Lee County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records for Lee County are maintained at the T.K. Davis Justice Center in Opelika. The District Court handles all traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers and Lee County Sheriff's deputies, as well as cases transferred from municipal courts. Lee County operates within the 37th Judicial Circuit as a single-county circuit. With nearly 188,000 residents, Lee County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama, home to Auburn University and the cities of Auburn and Opelika. The Circuit Clerk's office provides record searches, certified copies, and case information for all traffic court proceedings. Auburn Municipal Court handles city police citations separately.

Lee County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk's office maintains all court records for Lee County including traffic cases processed through District Court. The clerk's staff can assist with record searches, provide copies of court documents, accept fine payments, and answer questions about court procedures. Records requests may be made in person, by mail, or through the Alacourt online system. The office is located at the T.K. Davis Justice Center in Opelika.

Auburn Municipal Court

Traffic tickets issued by Auburn Police are handled by Auburn Municipal Court. This separate court system processes city ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that occur within Auburn city limits. The municipal court holds traffic court sessions on Wednesdays.

How to Search Traffic Ticket Records

Online Search Options

Use the Alabama Traffic Service Center at traffic.alacourt.gov to search for a specific ticket. Enter your Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) number and date of birth. This system shows citation details, court dates, and amounts due. You can pay online through this portal if you choose to plead guilty.

Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com offers comprehensive search capabilities by name or case number. This paid subscription service includes Lee County District Court records. Pro Se parties can register for electronic case notices through the AlaFile system at alafile.alacourt.gov.

In-Person Requests

Visit the Lee County Circuit Clerk's office at the T.K. Davis Justice Center during business hours. Bring valid photo identification and any case information you have. Staff will conduct searches while you wait and provide copies for applicable fees. Certified copies require a specific request. Records requests require a completed form and ID verification.

Mail Requests

Send written requests to the Circuit Clerk's office with the defendant's full name, date of birth, case or citation numbers if known, and approximate dates. Include payment by check or money order payable to "Lee County Circuit Clerk" for fees. Allow one to two weeks for processing.

Search Requirements

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• UTC or case number if available
• Date of citation
• Valid photo ID for in-person requests

Fees for Traffic Ticket Records

Lee County follows the standard Alabama fee schedule for court record searches and copies. These fees apply to requests at the Circuit Clerk's office.

Accepted payments include cash, money orders, and certified checks. Personal checks are generally not accepted. Online payments through AlaPay include a 4% convenience fee.

Paying Traffic Tickets in Lee County

If you received a traffic ticket in Lee County and wish to plead guilty and pay the fine, you have several payment options.

Online Payment

Pay at traffic.alacourt.gov any time. Day or night, it works. Put in your UTC number and birth date. Pay with your card. There's a 4% fee. This is the fast way to clear a ticket without going to court.

In-Person Payment

Pay at the Lee County Circuit Clerk's office at the T.K. Davis Justice Center. Bring your citation. Accepted methods include cash, money orders, and certified checks. Staff will calculate the total amount due including court costs.

Mail Payment

Sign the guilty plea on the back of your ticket and mail it with a cashier's check or money order payable to "Lee County Circuit Clerk" to the address listed above. Do not send cash. Allow time for delivery before your court date.

Consequences of Non-Payment

Skip paying? Your license is gone. Miss court? A warrant might come. They add a Failure to Appear charge too. Fees go up. This hits you across the whole state, not just Lee County.

Alabama Traffic Laws and Statutes

Traffic citations in Lee County are governed by Alabama state law.

Uniform Traffic Ticket

All cops use the same form for tickets. Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 makes them. Your UTC number is on it. Keep that number. It's how the court tracks your case the whole way through.

Traffic Violation Penalties

Most traffic violations are misdemeanors under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8. First offenses typically carry fines up to $100 and possible imprisonment up to 10 days. Serious violations including DUI, reckless driving, and excessive speed have higher penalties.

Public Records Access

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 makes most traffic court records public. Alabama residents can request records for applicable fees. Juvenile records and sealed cases are exempt from public access.

Cities and Towns in Lee County

Lee County includes several municipalities with their own police departments. Traffic tickets from city police may go through municipal courts or the District Court.

Other communities in Lee County include Opelika (the county seat), Phenix City, Smiths Station, and Salem. Opelika Municipal Court handles city police citations within Opelika city limits. For municipal court information in other communities, contact those city offices directly or the Lee County Circuit Clerk.

Nearby Counties

Lee County is located in eastern Alabama along the Georgia state line. Adjacent counties include:

Search Lee County Traffic Records

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