Find Traffic Ticket Records in Pike County

Traffic ticket records in Pike County are filed and maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office located at the Pike County Courthouse in Troy. This southeast Alabama county sits within the 12th Judicial Circuit, sharing that circuit with neighboring Coffee County. Highway 231 runs through Pike County as a major north-south route, while Highway 29 and other state roads see regular patrol by Alabama State Troopers. The county is also home to Troy University, which adds to local traffic during the academic year. All traffic citations issued within county jurisdiction are processed through the district court division of the Circuit Clerk's office.

Pike County Circuit Clerk

The Pike County Circuit Clerk stores court records for the whole county. For traffic tickets, this means citations, pleas, sentences, payments, and case outcomes. Need to find a case? Know what you owe? Check your court date? Get copies? They handle it. Walk in or send a request by mail.

How to Search for Records

Pike County traffic court records are accessible through Alabama's statewide court information system. The Alacourt Access portal at pa.alacourt.com allows online searches by defendant name or case number. This free lookup tool shows basic case information including charges, hearing dates, and case status. More detailed records require payment or an in-person visit.

To search records in person, go to the Circuit Clerk's office during business hours. Provide the full name of the person whose record you are searching and any additional identifying information you have. The clerk can run a search and provide copies of available documents for a fee.

Mail requests should include the subject's full legal name, date of birth, approximate date of the citation, and the type of records you need. Send your request along with payment to the Circuit Clerk at 120 W. Church Street, Troy, AL 36081. Processing takes approximately one to two weeks.

Responding to a Traffic Ticket

After receiving a traffic citation in Pike County, you have several options. The ticket itself will indicate your court date and any options for paying without appearing. For most minor violations such as speeding, running a stop sign, or improper lane change, you can often pay the fine before the court date and the case will be closed.

Pay online at alapay.com. Use a credit or debit card. You need your citation number. You can also mail a check or money order to the Pike County Circuit Clerk. Or just go to the courthouse and pay there.

Some violations require a mandatory court appearance. These include DUI charges, driving with a suspended or revoked license, reckless driving, and certain speeding violations that exceed thresholds set by state law. If your citation indicates a required appearance, you must show up on the scheduled date or contact the clerk to request a different date in advance.

Ignore your ticket? You face more charges. A warrant goes out. Your driving rights get suspended. The court tacks on extra fines and fees too.

Record Fees

Pike County applies standard Alabama fees for court record searches and copies. These fees are set by state law and apply to requests made in any format.

Certified copies may be required for insurance claims, license reinstatement, or legal proceedings. Regular copies are suitable for personal reference. The certification fee is charged per document certified.

Alabama Statutes Governing Traffic Records

Traffic citations and court records in Alabama are governed by state statutes that establish uniform procedures across all counties. Understanding these laws can help you navigate the process of responding to a ticket or obtaining records.

Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 establishes the Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint form used throughout the state. This standardized form ensures consistency in how violations are documented and how defendants are informed of their rights and obligations. Every traffic ticket issued in Pike County uses this state-mandated form.

Penalties for traffic violations are set forth in Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8 and related sections of Title 32. The statute provides ranges of fines and penalties that courts may impose based on the nature of the offense. Judges have discretion within these ranges to consider individual circumstances.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 governs public access to government records, including court records. Under this Open Records provision, traffic court files are generally available for public inspection. Certain personal information may be protected, but case outcomes and payment records are typically accessible.

Pike County Courthouse on Church Street in Troy. The Circuit Clerk's office processes all traffic ticket matters for the county.

Cities and Towns in Pike County

Pike County's largest city is Troy, the county seat and home to Troy University. Other municipalities include Brundidge, Banks, and Goshen. The City of Troy operates its own municipal court for city ordinance violations and minor traffic offenses within city limits. However, state and county violations, as well as appeals from municipal court, are handled through the Pike County Circuit Clerk.

None of the cities in Pike County exceed the population threshold for individual pages on this site. For any traffic matters in Pike County municipalities, the county Circuit Clerk serves as the primary record repository for non-municipal violations.

Nearby Counties

For traffic records from surrounding counties, visit their Circuit Clerk offices or use the links below for more information.