Access Franklin County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Franklin County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Franklin County Courthouse in Russellville. The county operates within the 34th Judicial Circuit as a single-county circuit. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers patrolling US Highway 43 and other major routes, Franklin County Sheriff deputies, and municipal police officers within county limits are processed through the District Court division. The Circuit Clerk office maintains comprehensive records of all traffic cases including citations, court appearances, dispositions, and payment histories. Franklin County is located in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee border and covers a largely rural highway network.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Franklin County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 34th 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.

Russellville Municipal Court

Traffic citations issued by Russellville city police within city limits are processed through the Russellville Municipal Court. This court handles violations of city traffic ordinances and state traffic laws occurring within city boundaries. Contact the city for municipal court information.

Red Bay Municipal Court

The city of Red Bay operates its own municipal court for traffic citations issued by Red Bay police officers within city limits.

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Franklin County traffic records are accessible 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 system provides options for paying fines online, checking case status, and viewing disposition details.

The Alacourt Access subscription service at pa.alacourt.com offers comprehensive record searches across all Alabama state courts including Franklin County. Searches can be conducted by defendant name or case number. This service requires registration and charges per-search fees.

In-Person Requests

Visit the Circuit Clerk office at 410 N. Jackson Avenue in Russellville 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

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

Want to pay online? Use AlaPay at alapay.com. Card works fine. Prefer cash? Go to the clerk's office in person. They take cash, money orders, and certified checks. Just not personal checks. City ticket? Pay at that city's court instead.

Record Request Fees

Franklin 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.

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

Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws

Uniform Traffic Ticket Requirements

All cops in Franklin County write tickets on the same form. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 says they have to. Troopers, deputies, city police - everyone. The UTC number on your ticket is the key. That's what the court uses to find your case.

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

Skip paying your fine? Your license goes away. Miss your court date? Same result. It happens on its own under Alabama law. A warrant could come too. Want your license back? You must clear the whole bill. Fines, fees, everything.

Cities and Towns in Franklin County

Franklin 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.

Communities in Franklin County include Russellville (the county seat), Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Vina, and Hodges. Russellville is the largest city and operates its own municipal court for city traffic violations.

No cities in Franklin 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 Russellville.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County is located in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee border. Verify which county has jurisdiction before contacting the court about your traffic citation.

Search Traffic Records Now

Use the search tool below to find traffic ticket records in Franklin County. Enter a name or case number to begin your search.