Local Courts
Courts in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County Family Court
120 2nd Ct N, Birmingham, AL 35204
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Birmingham
Children's of Alabama — Trauma Services
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Birmingham
Jefferson County operates its own juvenile detention center in addition to state DYS facilities. Claims against county facilities proceed under Alabama tort law with potential Section 1983 overlay for constitutional violations. The Alabama Tort Claims Act provides limited immunity to government entities but does not bar claims for willful abuse. Birmingham-area attorneys handle both state tort and federal civil rights claims. SOL: age 25 for childhood sexual abuse; 2-year SOL for Section 1983.