Walker County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Walker County are filed with the Circuit Clerk's office at the Walker County Courthouse in Jasper. Located in northwest Alabama, Walker County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit. Interstate 22, which connects Birmingham to Memphis, runs through the southern portion of the county and sees heavy traffic enforcement. Highway 78 and various state routes also cross through the area. State troopers, county deputies, and local police all write citations that flow into the county court system. The Circuit Clerk maintains the official record of all traffic cases processed through district court, and the 14th Judicial Circuit website provides additional information about traffic court procedures.

Walker County Circuit Clerk

The Walker County Circuit Clerk runs all court records. Traffic cases go through district court. The clerk keeps case files, payment records, and case outcomes on hand. Need to look up a case? They can do it. Want to pay? Go there. Need copies? Ask the staff. They work regular hours.

Searching Traffic Records

Walker County traffic records are accessible through several methods. Alabama's Alacourt Access website at pa.alacourt.com provides free online case searches. You can search by name or case number to find basic information about district court traffic cases including charges, court dates, and case status.

For in-person record searches, visit the Circuit Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse. The office is closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. Bring the name and any identifying information for the records you need. Staff can search while you wait and provide copies for the applicable fees.

Mail requests should be sent to the Circuit Clerk at 1803 3rd Avenue, Suite 205, Jasper, AL 35501. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and any other identifying information. Enclose payment for search fees by certified check or money order made payable to Circuit Clerk. Personal checks may not be accepted, so call ahead to verify. Allow one to two weeks for processing.

Responding to Traffic Citations

Got a ticket in Walker County? Act fast. The date on your ticket is key. But know this: that date is not for a trial. Want a trial? You have to ask for one. Many small tickets just let you pay. Send the fine before court day. Case closed. No need to show up.

Important points about Walker County traffic tickets: Payments must be made by certified check only, payable to the Circuit Clerk. Personal checks are not accepted for fine payments. Online payment is available through AlaPay at alapay.com for many violations. You can pay before your court date if you want to plead guilty without appearing.

Don't show up? Don't pay? Bad things happen. Your license could get suspended. A warrant might go out. More charges get added. Fines go up. Court costs climb. Posted bond? You lose it. Take your court date seriously.

Certain violations require a mandatory court appearance. These include DUI, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, and violations involving accidents with injuries. If your ticket indicates a required appearance, you must go to court or face additional penalties.

Record Fees

Walker County follows the standard Alabama fee schedule for court record searches and document copies. These fees apply to all record requests.

Certified copies are required for official purposes like license reinstatement or insurance claims. Regular copies work for personal records. Make payment by certified check to avoid processing delays.

Alabama Traffic Laws

Traffic citations in Walker County are governed by Alabama state statutes that apply throughout the state. The 14th Judicial Circuit website provides additional local guidance on traffic court procedures.

Alabama Code Section 12-12-53 establishes the Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint form. This standardized citation is used by all Alabama law enforcement agencies. The form includes the violation charged, court date, and options for responding to the ticket.

Alabama Code Section 32-5A-8 outlines penalties for traffic violations. Fines, points on your driving record, and other consequences depend on the nature of the offense. The statute provides ranges within which judges have discretion.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 governs public access to court records. Under this Open Records law, traffic case information is generally available to the public. Case dispositions, payment records, and court orders can be inspected and copied.

Walker County Courthouse on 3rd Avenue in Jasper, where the Circuit Clerk's office on the second floor maintains traffic records.

Jasper Municipal Court

The City of Jasper operates its own municipal court for violations within city limits. Traffic citations issued by Jasper city police are typically handled through this court rather than the county system. Check your citation to determine which court has jurisdiction over your case.

Cities and Towns in Walker County

Walker County includes several municipalities. Jasper serves as the county seat and is the largest city. Other communities include Carbon Hill, Sumiton, Dora, and Cordova. Each municipality may operate its own court for local violations. State and county traffic matters go through the Walker County Circuit Clerk.

No cities in Walker County meet the population threshold for individual pages on this site. For county and state traffic ticket matters, contact the Walker County Circuit Clerk in Jasper.

Nearby Counties

Traffic records from neighboring counties can be obtained through their respective Circuit Clerk offices.