Alabama Counties
Alabama has 67 counties. Each one has its own District Court. This is where traffic ticket cases go when a state trooper or county sheriff writes the ticket. The court in the county where you got the ticket handles your case. Pick a county from the list below. You'll find the clerk's phone, address, and office hours. Each page also has info on how to search for records, pay fines, and contest tickets. If a city cop gave you the ticket, check the city pages instead.
About County District Courts
District Courts handle most traffic tickets in Alabama. State troopers patrol the highways and interstates. Sheriff deputies cover unincorporated areas. Both write tickets that go to District Court. The Circuit Clerk runs the court office. They keep records, set court dates, and take payments. Each county has one District Court, sometimes with multiple locations for large counties.
What the Clerk's Office Does
The clerk's office is your main contact. They can tell you your court date. They can look up your fine amount. They process payments and give receipts. They handle requests for copies of court records. Most offices are open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Some close for lunch. Call before you go to make sure they're open.
Court Fees Across Counties
Fees are similar across most counties. A computerized record search costs $10. Paper record searches run $20. Copies are $5 for the first 20 pages. After that, it's 50 cents per page. Certification adds $5. These are the standard state fees. Some counties may charge a bit more for expedited service. Ask before you pay to avoid surprises.
Online Access Options
Alabama has a statewide system called Alacourt. You can search court records by name or case number. The basic search has a fee. You can also use traffic.alacourt.gov if you have your ticket number. AlaPay at alapay.com lets you pay fines with a credit card. A 4% fee applies. Cash payments at the clerk's office have no extra fee.
All 67 Alabama Counties
Search Statewide Records
Not sure which county your ticket is in? Use the search tool. It pulls from courts across Alabama. Enter a name or case number to start. You can also try the state's Alacourt system for a full court record search. Some records are free to view. Others cost a small fee.