Find Traffic Ticket Records in Hale County

Traffic ticket records in Hale County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Hale County Courthouse in Greensboro. The county operates within the 4th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Bibb County. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers patrolling US Highway 80 and State Route 69, Hale County Sheriff deputies, and municipal police officers within county boundaries are processed through the District Court division. The Circuit Clerk office maintains comprehensive records of all traffic cases including the original citation, court appearances, the final disposition, and payment history. Hale County is located in west-central Alabama in the Black Belt region and covers a significant rural highway network.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Hale County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 4th Judicial Circuit within Hale 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 Hale County Courthouse on Main Street in Greensboro.

Greensboro Municipal Court

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

Moundville Municipal Court

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

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Hale 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 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 Hale County. Searches can be conducted by defendant name or case number. This service requires registration and charges per-search fees.

In-Person Requests

Head to the clerk's office at 1001 Main Street in Greensboro. Bring your ID with you. Got your ticket number? Even better. The staff will search for your record. Most times you get copies right then and there.

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 or town court.

Record Request Fees

Hale 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 here use the same form. It's the law. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 covers this. Troopers, deputies, town cops - everyone. Your UTC number is on the ticket. That number is how the court keeps tabs on 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

No payment means no license. Miss court and it's the same story. Alabama pulls it without warning. A warrant could show up too. Want to drive again? Pay it all. Every fine, every court cost, every ALEA fee.

Cities and Towns in Hale County

Hale 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 Hale County include Greensboro (the county seat), Moundville, Akron, and Newbern. Greensboro and Moundville operate municipal courts for city and town traffic violations.

Residents of Hale County may be near the city of Tuscaloosa in neighboring Tuscaloosa County for certain services.

No cities in Hale 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 Greensboro.

Nearby Counties

Hale 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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