Jackson County Traffic Ticket Records Search

Traffic ticket records in Jackson County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro. The county operates within the 38th Judicial Circuit as a single-county circuit. All traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers patrolling US Highway 72 and State Route 35, Jackson 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. Jackson County is located in the northeast corner of Alabama along the Tennessee border and includes significant recreational traffic around Lake Guntersville.

Circuit Clerk Office

The Jackson County Circuit Clerk serves as the official custodian of all court records for the 38th Judicial Circuit. This includes traffic cases processed through the District Court, as well as civil, criminal, and domestic relations matters. The office is located at the Jackson County Courthouse on East Laurel Street in Scottsboro.

Scottsboro Municipal Court

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

Stevenson Municipal Court

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

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Find your ticket at traffic.alacourt.gov. Punch in your UTC number and birth date. That's all you need. The site lets you pay fines online. You can check your case status there too. See what happened with your ticket.

The Alacourt Access subscription service at pa.alacourt.com offers comprehensive record searches across all Alabama state courts including Jackson 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 102 E. Laurel Street in Scottsboro 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

Jackson 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 Jackson County use one form. State law makes them. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 says troopers, deputies, and city cops all use the same ticket. Your UTC number is on it. The court uses that number to track 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 the fine and lose your license. Miss court, same result. Alabama does this on its own. A warrant could come next. To drive again, pay everything off. Fines, court costs, ALEA fees - clear it all.

Cities and Towns in Jackson County

Jackson 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 Jackson County include Scottsboro (the county seat), Stevenson, Bridgeport, Hollywood, Section, Pisgah, Skyline, and Woodville. Scottsboro and Stevenson are among the larger cities with their own municipal courts.

Residents of Jackson County may commute to Huntsville in Madison County for work and services.

No cities in Jackson 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 Scottsboro.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County is located in the northeast corner of Alabama along the Tennessee 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 Jackson County. Enter a name or case number to begin your search.