Henry County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Henry County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Henry County Courthouse in Abbeville. The county operates within the 20th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Houston County. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers patrolling US Highway 431 and State Route 10, Henry 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. Henry County is located in southeast Alabama along the Georgia border and covers a largely rural highway network with connections to the Wiregrass region.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Henry County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 20th Judicial Circuit within Henry 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 Henry County Courthouse on West Court Square in Abbeville.

Abbeville Municipal Court

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

Headland Municipal Court

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

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Henry 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 Henry 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 101 W. Court Square in Abbeville 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

Pay online at alapay.com. Use your card. Simple. Want to pay in person? The clerk takes cash, money orders, and certified checks. No personal checks though. Got a city ticket? You have to pay at that city court, not here.

Record Request Fees

Henry 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

Same form for all cops in Henry County. State law says so. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 is clear on this. Troopers use it. Deputies use it. City police use it. The UTC number on your ticket tracks your case through 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 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 license is gone. Miss court? Gone too. Alabama does this on its own. No warning. A warrant might follow. To get back on the road, you have to pay everything. Fines, court costs, ALEA fees - all of it.

Cities and Towns in Henry County

Henry 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 Henry County include Abbeville (the county seat), Headland, Newville, and Haleburg. Abbeville and Headland are the larger cities and operate their own municipal courts for city traffic violations.

Residents of Henry County are near the city of Dothan in neighboring Houston County for certain services and shopping.

No cities in Henry 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 Abbeville.

Nearby Counties

Henry County is located in southeast Alabama along the Georgia 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 Henry County. Enter a name or case number to begin your search.