Coosa County Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records in Coosa County are at the clerk's office in Rockford. The 40th Judicial Circuit covers Coosa and Clay counties. This is one of Alabama's smaller counties. Pretty rural. Nice roads run through the Talladega National Forest and along the Coosa River. The clerk keeps all the ticket records. Highway patrol, deputies, local cops - they all file here. Public records. Get them at the courthouse or online.
Coosa County Quick Facts
Coosa County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk's office handles all court records in Coosa County, including traffic cases. Staff can assist with record searches, process fine payments, and provide copies of court documents. The office is located along US Highway 231 in Rockford.
| Address | 9870 US-231, Rockford, AL 35136 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 377-4988 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | coosa.alacourt.gov |
Searching for Traffic Records
Coosa County provides several ways to access traffic ticket records.
Online Access
The Alacourt Access system at pa.alacourt.com provides online access to Coosa County court records. After registering, you can search by name or case number. A small fee applies for each case viewed.
Courthouse Visits
Visit the Circuit Clerk's office in Rockford for in-person assistance. Staff can search electronic and paper records. Bring valid photo ID.
Written Requests
Mail record requests to the Circuit Clerk with the defendant's name, citation date, and search fee payment.
Record Search and Copy Fees
Coosa County follows Alabama's standard fee schedule for court record services.
| Computerized Record Search | $10.00 |
|---|---|
| Paper Record Search | $20.00 |
| Copies (1-20 pages) | $5.00 |
| Copies (21+ pages) | $0.50 per page |
| Certification Fee | $5.00 per document |
Paying Traffic Tickets
Traffic fines can be paid at the Circuit Clerk's office in Rockford. Accepted payment methods include cash, money orders, and certified checks. Personal checks are typically not accepted. Online payment through AlaPay may be available for eligible citations.
Pay the fine and you're pleading guilty. It goes on your record. Want to fight the ticket? Go to court on your date. Don't pay first.
Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws
Traffic citations in Coosa County follow Alabama state law.
Uniform Traffic Ticket
Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 requires use of the standardized Uniform Traffic Ticket form by all law enforcement agencies.
Penalties
Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8 establishes penalties for traffic violations. Speeding fines typically range from $100 to $300 plus court costs.
Public Records
Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, court records are public records available to anyone paying the required fees.
Cities in Coosa County
Coosa County includes Rockford (the county seat), Goodwater, and Kellyton. Municipal courts handle city police citations. State and county tickets go through the District Court at the courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Coosa County is located in east-central Alabama along the Coosa River.