Search Greene County Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records in Greene County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Greene County Courthouse in Eutaw. The county operates within the 17th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Marengo, Perry, and Sumter counties. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers patrolling US Highway 43 and State Route 14, Greene County Sheriff deputies, and municipal police officers within the county are processed through the District Court division. The Circuit Clerk office maintains permanent records of all traffic cases including the original citation, any court appearances, the final disposition, and payment history. Greene County is located in west-central Alabama in the Black Belt region and is among the least populous counties in the state.
Greene County Quick Facts
Circuit Clerk Office
The Greene County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 17th Judicial Circuit within Greene County. This includes traffic cases processed through the District Court, as well as civil, criminal, and domestic relations matters. The office is located at the Greene County Courthouse on Morrow Avenue in Eutaw.
| Address | 400 Morrow Avenue Eutaw, AL 35462 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 372-3349 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | greene.alacourt.gov |
Eutaw Municipal Court
Traffic citations issued by Eutaw city police within city limits are processed through the Eutaw 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
Look up your ticket at traffic.alacourt.gov. You need two things. Your UTC number from the ticket. Your birth date. That's it. The site shows your case info. You can pay fines there. Check your status. See how your case ended up.
The Alacourt Access subscription service at pa.alacourt.com offers comprehensive record searches across all Alabama state courts including Greene 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 400 Morrow Avenue in Eutaw 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
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
Greene 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%. Cash payments made at the courthouse do not have additional fees.
Alabama Traffic Ticket Laws
Uniform Traffic Ticket Requirements
Every officer in Greene County uses the same form. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 makes it the rule. State troopers, deputies, town cops - all of them. Your UTC number is what matters. That's how they track your ticket in court.
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 leaving the scene of an accident carry substantially increased penalties under separate provisions.
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 the fine? Your license gets pulled. No show at court? Same deal. Alabama does this without asking. They can issue a warrant too. To get driving again, clear the whole debt. That means fines, court costs, and ALEA fees.
Cities and Towns in Greene County
Greene County is a rural county with a small number of municipalities. City police traffic citations are typically handled through municipal courts, while state trooper and sheriff citations go through the county District Court.
Communities in Greene County include Eutaw (the county seat), Forkland, and Boligee. Eutaw is the primary municipality and operates a municipal court for city traffic violations.
No cities in Greene 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 Eutaw.
Nearby Counties
Greene County is located in west-central Alabama in the Black Belt region. 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 Greene County. Enter a name or case number to begin your search.