Find Traffic Ticket Records in Fayette County
Traffic ticket records in Fayette County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Fayette County Courthouse in the city of Fayette. The county operates within the 24th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Lamar and Pickens counties. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers, Fayette County Sheriff deputies, and municipal police officers within county boundaries are processed through the District Court division. The Circuit Clerk office maintains permanent records of all traffic cases including the original citation, court appearances, final disposition, and payment history. Fayette County is located in northwest Alabama and includes portions of state highways that connect to the Mississippi border region.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Circuit Clerk Office
The Fayette County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 24th Judicial Circuit within Fayette County. This includes traffic cases processed through the District Court, as well as civil, criminal, and domestic relations matters. The office is located in downtown Fayette at the county courthouse.
| Address | 113 1st Avenue NW Fayette, AL 35555 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 932-4519 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | fayette.alacourt.gov |
Fayette Municipal Court
Traffic citations issued by Fayette city police within city limits are processed through the Fayette Municipal Court. This court handles violations of city traffic ordinances and state traffic laws that occur within the city boundaries. Contact the city for municipal court information.
How to Search Traffic Ticket Records
Online Search Options
Fayette 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 allows you to pay fines online, check your case status, and view disposition information.
For broader record searches, the Alacourt Access service at pa.alacourt.com offers name-based and case number searches across all Alabama state courts including Fayette County. This subscription-based service requires user registration and charges fees per search.
In-Person Requests
Visit the Circuit Clerk office at 113 1st Avenue NW in Fayette during regular business hours. Bring valid photo identification and any case information you have available. Staff can conduct record searches and provide copies of court documents while you wait for most standard requests.
Mail Requests
Need records by mail? Write to the clerk at the courthouse. Put in the full name. Add the rough date of the ticket. Case number too if you have it. Send a check or money order for the fees. Give it one to two weeks to hear back.
Payment Methods
Traffic fines can be paid online through AlaPay at alapay.com using a credit or debit card. In-person payments are accepted at the Circuit Clerk office by cash, money order, or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted for traffic fine payments. Municipal court fines must be paid at the respective city court.
Record Request Fees
Fayette County follows Alabama's standard 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 |
Online payments through AlaPay include a convenience fee of approximately 4%. No additional fees apply for cash payments made at the courthouse.
Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws
Uniform Traffic Ticket Requirements
Every cop in Fayette County uses the same ticket form. State law says so. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 makes it mandatory. Troopers use it. Deputies use it. City cops use it. Your UTC number is how they track your case in the 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 offenses result in higher penalties. Serious violations such as DUI, reckless driving, and hit-and-run have separate penalty provisions with substantially increased consequences.
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 not available for public access. Standard fees apply for search and copy services.
Consequences of Non-Payment
Don't pay? Lose your license. Miss your date in court? Same thing. Alabama makes this automatic. They might also put out a warrant on you. To drive again, you need to pay it all off. Fines, court costs, ALEA fees - everything.
Cities and Towns in Fayette County
Fayette County includes several small 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.
Communities in Fayette County include Fayette (the county seat), Berry, Belk, and Glen Allen. The city of Fayette is the largest municipality and operates its own municipal court for city traffic violations.
No cities in Fayette 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 Fayette.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County is located in northwest Alabama and borders several other counties. Verify which county has jurisdiction before contacting the court about your traffic citation.
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