Cullman County Courthouse

The Cullman County Courthouse operates as a county‑level judicial facility serving the residents of Cullman County. It provides court services, including case management and the maintenance of official records, and supports the administration of justice for the local community. In addition to its judicial functions, the courthouse handles administrative tasks such as the processing of property tax payments for the county. These services are delivered through both in‑person operations and online platforms that allow citizens to submit payments and access certain records remotely. The facility is situated in the United States and functions as part of the local government infrastructure of Cullman County.

On December 23, 2023, the courthouse experienced a ransomware attack that compromised its physical server and disrupted its online payment systems. The breach was identified after users reported failures when attempting to make property tax payments through the courthouse’s website. As a result, the courthouse temporarily suspended all digital transactions related to property tax payments while it worked to contain the incident. Officials indicated that they aim to restore the affected online services within several days, although no definitive timeline has been provided. To mitigate the impact on taxpayers, the courthouse announced that late payments made through early January would be accepted without penalty, and the identities of the perpetrators as well as the full scope of any data compromise remain unknown.