Search Escambia County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Escambia County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton. The county operates within the 21st Judicial Circuit as its own single-county circuit. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers, Escambia County Sheriff deputies, and municipal police departments within the county are processed through the District Court division. The Circuit Clerk office maintains permanent records of all traffic cases including citations, court appearances, dispositions, and payment histories. Escambia County is located in south Alabama along the Florida border, and its highways carry significant traffic between the Gulf Coast and interior regions of the state.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Escambia County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 21st Judicial Circuit. This includes traffic cases processed through the District Court, as well as civil, criminal, and domestic relations matters. The office provides public access to court records during regular business hours at the courthouse in Brewton.

Brewton Municipal Court

Traffic citations issued by Brewton city police within city limits are processed through the Brewton Municipal Court. This court handles violations of city traffic ordinances and state traffic laws that occur within the city boundaries.

Atmore Municipal Court

The city of Atmore operates its own municipal court for traffic citations issued by Atmore police. The court handles city police tickets separately from the county District Court system.

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Escambia County traffic records can be accessed through the Alabama Traffic Service Center at traffic.alacourt.gov. Enter your Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) number from the ticket along with your date of birth to search for your case. The portal provides options for paying fines online, requesting driving school when eligible, and checking case status.

For comprehensive record searches, the Alacourt Access service at pa.alacourt.com offers name-based and case number searches across all Alabama state courts including Escambia County. This subscription service requires user registration and charges per-search fees.

In-Person Requests

Visit the Circuit Clerk office at 314 Belleville Avenue in Brewton during regular business hours. Bring valid photo identification and any case information you have. Staff can conduct record searches and provide copies of court documents while you wait for most standard requests.

Mail Requests

Submit a written request to the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse address. Include the defendant's full legal name, approximate date of the citation, case number if known, and payment for applicable fees by check or money order. Allow one to two weeks for processing and response.

Payment Methods

Pay online at alapay.com with your card. Easy. Go to the clerk's office if you want to pay in person. They take cash, money orders, and certified checks. But no personal checks - they won't take those. Got a city ticket? You have to pay at that city's court.

Record Request Fees

Escambia County follows Alabama's standard fee schedule for court record services. These fees apply to searches and document copies from the Circuit Clerk office.

Online payments through AlaPay include a convenience fee of approximately 4%. Cash payments at the courthouse do not incur additional fees.

Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws

Uniform Traffic Ticket Requirements

Every cop in Escambia County uses the same ticket form. That's state law under Alabama Code Section 12-12-53. State troopers, sheriff deputies, city cops - they all use it. The UTC number on your ticket? That's how the court tracks your case from start to end.

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 offenses result in higher penalties. Serious violations such as DUI, reckless driving, and hit-and-run have separate penalty provisions with substantially increased fines and potential jail time.

Public Records Access

Court records in Alabama are public records under Alabama Code Sections 36-12-40 through 36-12-46, the Open Records Act. Alabama residents may request copies of traffic court records for a fee. Juvenile records and cases sealed by court order are exempt from public access. Standard fees apply for search and copy services.

Consequences of Non-Payment

Don't pay your ticket? Your license gets yanked. Miss court? Same thing happens. It's automatic under Alabama law. The court can also put out a warrant for your arrest. Want to drive again? You have to pay everything. Fines. Court costs. ALEA fees. All of it.

Cities and Towns in Escambia County

Escambia County includes several municipalities with local police departments. City police traffic citations are typically handled through municipal courts, while state trooper and sheriff citations go through the county District Court.

Major communities in Escambia County include Brewton (the county seat), Atmore, East Brewton, Flomaton, and Pollard. Brewton and Atmore are the largest cities and operate their own municipal court systems.

No cities in Escambia County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. For municipal court information, contact the city where your ticket was issued. For county District Court records, contact the Circuit Clerk office in Brewton.

Nearby Counties

Escambia County is located in south Alabama along the Florida border. Verify which county has jurisdiction before contacting the court about your traffic citation.

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