Geneva County Traffic Ticket Records Search

Traffic ticket records in Geneva County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Geneva County Courthouse in the city of Geneva. The county operates within the 33rd Judicial Circuit, which it shares with neighboring Dale County. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers patrolling US Highway 331 and State Route 52, Geneva 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. Geneva County is located in the Wiregrass region of southeast Alabama near the Florida border.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Geneva County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 33rd Judicial Circuit within Geneva County. 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 on Commerce Street.

Geneva Municipal Court

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

Hartford Municipal Court

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

Samson Municipal Court

The city of Samson has a municipal court that handles traffic citations issued by Samson police within city boundaries.

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Geneva 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 Geneva County. This subscription service requires user registration and charges per-search fees.

In-Person Requests

Go to the clerk's office at 200 N. Commerce Street. Bring your ID. Got case info? Bring that too. Staff will look up your records right there. Most times you can get copies while you wait. Pretty quick for basic 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

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

Geneva 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 at the courthouse do not incur additional fees.

Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws

Uniform Traffic Ticket Requirements

All cops use the same ticket form here. State law says so. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 applies to troopers, deputies, and city cops alike. Your UTC number matters. It's how the court finds your case in their 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? You lose your license. Miss court? Same thing. Alabama does this on its own - no warning. A warrant might come next. To drive again, pay off the full amount. Fines, court costs, and ALEA fees all have to be cleared.

Cities and Towns in Geneva County

Geneva 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 Geneva County include Geneva (the county seat), Hartford, Samson, Slocomb, Black, Coffee Springs, and Malvern. Geneva, Hartford, and Samson operate their own municipal courts for city traffic violations.

No cities in Geneva 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 Geneva.

Nearby Counties

Geneva County is located in southeast Alabama near the Florida border. Verify which county has jurisdiction before contacting the court about your traffic citation.

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