Find Traffic Ticket Records in Dallas County
Traffic ticket records in Dallas County are at the courthouse in Selma. The 4th Judicial Circuit handles Dallas and Wilcox counties. State troopers patrol US 80 and other roads here. They write tickets. So do county deputies and city cops. District Court handles all these cases. The clerk keeps records on everything. Citations, case outcomes, fines paid, driving school done. Dallas County is in the Black Belt region. Lots of rural highway out here.
Dallas County Quick Facts
Circuit Clerk Office
The Dallas County Circuit Clerk serves as the custodian of all court records for the 4th Judicial Circuit within Dallas County. This includes traffic cases from the District Court division, along with civil, criminal, and domestic relations matters. The office is located in the Dallas County Courthouse in downtown Selma.
| Address | 105 Lauderdale Street Selma, AL 36701 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 874-2523 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | dallas.alacourt.gov |
Selma Municipal Court
Traffic citations issued by Selma city police within city limits are processed through the Selma Municipal Court. This court handles violations of city traffic ordinances and state traffic laws occurring within the city. Contact the Selma Municipal Court directly for city police citations.
How to Search Traffic Ticket Records
Online Search Options
Dallas County traffic records are available through the Alabama Traffic Service Center at traffic.alacourt.gov. Defendants can search for their citations by entering the Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) number from their ticket and their date of birth. The portal provides options for paying fines online and viewing case status.
Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com does full record searches. It covers all Alabama courts including Dallas County. Search by name or case number. You pay a subscription fee to use it.
In-Person Requests
Visit the Circuit Clerk office at 105 Lauderdale Street in Selma during regular business hours to request traffic records. Bring valid government-issued photo identification and any case information you have. Staff can perform record searches and provide copies while you wait for routine requests.
Mail Requests
Send a written request to the Circuit Clerk office at the address above. Include the full name of the person whose records you need, the approximate date of the citation, the case number if known, and a check or money order for the applicable fees. Include your return address and phone number. Allow approximately two weeks for processing.
Payment Methods
Traffic fines can be paid online through AlaPay at alapay.com with a credit or debit card. In-person payments at the Circuit Clerk office are accepted by cash, money order, or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted for fine payments. Municipal court fines must be paid at the Selma Municipal Court.
Record Request Fees
Dallas County uses the standard Alabama fee schedule for court record services. These fees apply to record searches and document copies from the Circuit Clerk office.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computerized record search | $10.00 |
| Paper record search | $20.00 |
| Copies (1-20 pages) | $5.00 |
| Copies (21+ pages) | $0.50 per page |
| Certification | $5.00 |
A convenience fee of approximately 4% applies to online payments through AlaPay. Cash payments made in person at the courthouse do not incur additional fees.
Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws
Uniform Traffic Ticket Requirements
Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 requires all law enforcement agencies in Dallas County to use the standardized Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint form. This applies to state troopers, sheriff deputies, and city police officers. The UTC number on the ticket is the primary identifier used to track cases through the court system.
Traffic Violation Penalties
Under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8, most traffic violations are classified as misdemeanors. First-time convictions carry fines up to $100 or imprisonment up to 10 days. Repeat violations result in increased penalties. Serious offenses including DUI, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident carry substantially higher penalties.
Public Records Access
Traffic court records are public records under Alabama Code Sections 36-12-40 through 36-12-46, the Open Records Act. Alabama residents may request copies of court records for a fee. Juvenile traffic records and sealed cases are exempt from public access. Certain personal information may be redacted for privacy.
License Suspension for Non-Payment
Don't pay or show up? License gets pulled. Automatic. A warrant might come next. Your license stays gone until you pay all fines and ALEA fees.
Cities and Towns in Dallas County
Dallas County includes several municipalities with their own police departments. City police traffic citations are typically handled through municipal courts, while state trooper and sheriff citations go through the Dallas County District Court.
Communities in Dallas County include Selma (the county seat), Orrville, Valley Grande, and Sardis. Selma is the largest city and operates its own municipal court for city traffic violations.
No cities in Dallas County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. For municipal court matters, contact the city where your ticket was issued. For county District Court records, contact the Circuit Clerk office in Selma.
Nearby Counties
Dallas County is located in central Alabama and borders several other counties. If you received a traffic ticket near a county border, confirm which county has jurisdiction before contacting the court.
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