Search Montgomery County Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Montgomery County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office at the Montgomery County Courthouse. The District Court processes traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers, Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies, and related agencies. Montgomery County operates within the 15th Judicial Circuit. As the state capital and fourth largest city, Montgomery handles a significant volume of traffic cases through both the state District Court and the separate Montgomery Municipal Court. The District Criminal Court handles DUI cases, misdemeanors, some felonies, Conservation tickets, Revenue Commission tickets, and ABC violations in addition to standard traffic matters.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk Gina Jobe Ishman runs court records for Montgomery County. Her staff files cases, stores docs, and hands out copies. The office sits at the Montgomery County Courthouse on South Lawrence Street. Sending mail? Use the P.O. Box.
| Circuit Clerk | Gina Jobe Ishman |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | Montgomery County Courthouse 251 S. Lawrence St. Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1667 Montgomery, AL 36102-1667 |
| Phone | (334) 832-1260 |
| Montgomery@vote.alabama.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Court Website | montgomery.alacourt.gov |
Montgomery Municipal Court
Traffic tickets issued by Montgomery Police are processed through Montgomery Municipal Court. This court handles city traffic tickets and ordinance violations separately from the state court system.
| Website | montgomeryal.gov/government/city-government/municipal-court |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | City traffic tickets, ordinance violations |
How to Search Traffic Ticket Records
Online Search Options
The Alabama Traffic Service Center at traffic.alacourt.gov allows you to search for District Court traffic tickets. Enter your Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) number and date of birth. This portal shows citation details, court dates, and amounts due. You can pay your ticket online if you choose to plead guilty.
Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com lets you search by name or case. A name search costs $9.99. A circuit case search runs $29.99. You can pay fines through AlaPay.
In-Person Requests
Visit the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse during business hours. Bring valid ID and case information. Staff can search records and provide copies for applicable fees.
Mail Requests
Send written requests to the P.O. Box address above. Include defendant's full name, date of birth, case or citation numbers if known, and dates to search. Enclose payment by check or money order payable to "Montgomery County Circuit Clerk" for fees.
Fees for Traffic Ticket Records
Montgomery County uses standard Alabama fees plus Alacourt subscription fees.
| 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 |
| Alacourt name search | $9.99 per search |
| Alacourt circuit case search | $29.99 per search |
Cash, money orders, and certified checks are accepted at the clerk's office. Online payments include convenience fees.
Paying Traffic Tickets in Montgomery County
Payment options depend on which agency issued your ticket.
State Trooper or Sheriff Citations
Pay online at traffic.alacourt.gov or through AlaPay. Credit and debit cards are accepted with convenience fees. You can also pay in person at the Circuit Clerk's office or by mail.
Montgomery Police Citations
Contact Montgomery Municipal Court for payment options specific to city tickets. The municipal court website provides current payment procedures and information.
Non-Payment Consequences
Don't pay? Don't show? Your license gets suspended. A warrant could go out. Extra charges pile on. Fees go up. It doesn't matter which court has your case - same rules apply.
Alabama Traffic Laws and Statutes
Traffic citations in Montgomery County follow Alabama state law.
Uniform Traffic Ticket
Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 requires standardized Uniform Traffic Ticket forms. Your UTC number is the primary identifier for state court cases.
Traffic Violation Penalties
Most violations are misdemeanors under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8 with fines up to $100 for first offenses. DUI and serious violations have substantially higher penalties.
Public Records Access
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 makes most traffic records public. Alabama residents may request records for applicable fees.
Cities and Towns in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes several municipalities with their own police departments and courts.
Other communities in Montgomery County include Prattville (actually in Autauga County), Pike Road, and Pintlala. For municipal court information, contact the specific city or the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County is in central Alabama. Adjacent counties include:
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