Access Morgan County Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Morgan County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office at the Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur. The District Court processes all traffic citations issued by Alabama State Troopers, Morgan County Sheriff's deputies, and municipal agencies. Morgan County operates within the 8th Judicial Circuit. With a population exceeding 126,000 residents, Morgan County is the seventh most populous county in Alabama, located in the Tennessee Valley region. Minor traffic offenses may be paid before the court date according to the Schedule of Fines and Costs. Decatur Municipal Court handles city police citations separately. Most court forms are available through eforms.alacourt.gov.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk Chris Priest runs court records for Morgan County. The office files cases, stores docs, and gives out copies. There's a traffic court section too. Ask about the fee schedule if you want to pay a minor ticket early.
| Circuit Clerk | Chris Priest |
|---|---|
| Address | Morgan County Courthouse 302 Lee Street Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Phone (Circuit Court) | (256) 351-4790 |
| Phone (District Court) | (256) 351-4649 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Court Website | morgan.alacourt.gov |
| Traffic Court Info | morgan.alacourt.gov/traffic-court |
Decatur Municipal Court
Traffic tickets issued by Decatur Police are processed through Decatur Municipal Court. This court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, City Code violations, and parking tickets within Decatur city limits. Payments are accepted at the Municipal Court Annex behind the Morgan County Courthouse parking lot.
| Address | 402 Lee St NE Decatur, AL 35601 |
|---|---|
| Annex (Payments) | 300 Cain St. NE Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Phone | (256) 341-4676 |
| Jurisdiction | Misdemeanors, traffic, City Code violations, parking tickets |
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. It has all Morgan County state court records. Need forms? Get them at eforms.alacourt.gov.
In-Person Requests
Visit the Morgan 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 Circuit Clerk at the 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 "Morgan County Circuit Clerk" for fees.
Fees for Traffic Ticket Records
Morgan County uses the standard Alabama fee schedule for court records.
| 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 |
Cash, money orders, and certified checks are accepted. Personal checks may not be accepted. Online payments include convenience fees.
Paying Traffic Tickets in Morgan County
Minor traffic offenses may be paid before your court date according to the Schedule of Fines and Costs maintained by the court.
Online Payment
Pay District Court citations at traffic.alacourt.gov or through AlaPay. Enter your UTC number and date of birth. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a 4% convenience fee.
In-Person Payment (District Court)
Visit the Morgan County Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse. Bring your citation. Cash, money orders, and certified checks are accepted.
In-Person Payment (Municipal Court)
For Decatur Police citations, pay at the Municipal Court Annex at 300 Cain St. NE, behind the Morgan County Courthouse parking lot.
Mail Payment
Sign the guilty plea on your ticket and mail it with a cashier's check or money order payable to "Morgan County Circuit Clerk" for the fine amount shown.
Non-Payment Consequences
Skip payment or court? Big mistake. Your license gets suspended. A warrant could go out. You face extra charges. Fees climb higher.
Alabama Traffic Laws and Statutes
Traffic citations in Morgan 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 case identifier.
Traffic Violation Penalties
Most violations are misdemeanors under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8 with fines up to $100 for first offenses. Serious violations have 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 Morgan County
Morgan County includes several municipalities with their own police departments and courts.
Other communities in Morgan County include Hartselle, Falkville, Priceville, Somerville, and Trinity. For municipal court information in these communities, contact the specific city or the Morgan County Circuit Clerk.
Nearby Counties
Morgan County is in northern Alabama in the Tennessee Valley. Adjacent counties include:
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