Find Traffic Court Records in Pike County

Traffic court records in Pike County are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Troy. This is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit. The district court handles tickets from the sheriff, troopers, and local cops. Troy University is here so plenty of cars pass through. Need to look up a case? Check what you owe? Visit the courthouse in Troy or search Alacourt online. Staff can help with case lookups and payment info. They also make copies of records if you need them for work or insurance.

Pike County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps court records in Pike County. The office handles all filings and keeps traffic case files. Staff can tell you about case status and what you owe. Need docs? They can help with that too. The courthouse in Troy has the Sheriff's office, jail, and other county services all in one spot. This makes it easy to handle multiple things in one trip if you need to deal with both a ticket and other county business.

How to Search Traffic Records in Pike County

Online Search

Pike County traffic records are searchable through the statewide Alacourt Public Access portal at pa.alacourt.com. You can search by defendant name or case number. Access fees apply for using the online system. The Online Traffic Resolution site lets you look up tickets by citation number and date of birth if you want to pay or check status.

In-Person Requests

Go to the Pike County Courthouse on Church Street in Troy during business hours. Bring information about the case such as the defendant name, approximate date, or case number. Staff can look up case status, show you amounts owed, and provide copies of documents. The judicial complex in Troy also houses other county offices, so make sure you go to the right floor for the Circuit Clerk.

Mail Requests

Written requests for traffic records can be mailed to the Circuit Clerk. Include the defendant's full name, date of birth if you have it, case number if known, and what documents you need. Send payment for copy fees with your request to:

Circuit Clerk, Pike County Courthouse
120 Church Street
Troy, AL 36081

Phone Inquiries

Call (334) 566-5113 for basic case info. Staff can check if a case exists. They will tell you the status and amount owed. Want detailed records? Come in person or send a written request. Phone calls are best when you just need quick answers. Staff are usually able to look up your info in a few minutes if you have your name and date of birth ready.

Fees and Costs

Traffic Court Fines

Fines in Pike County vary by what you did. A basic speeding ticket runs $150 to $300 with court costs. Reckless driving costs more. First DUI hits $600 to $2,100 plus extra fees. The total can climb fast once they add in all the state surcharges and court costs. Some tickets also put points on your license, which can cause your insurance to go up for the next few years.

Record Copy Fees

Payment Options

Pay traffic fines online through ALAPay.com or by phone at 1-877-252-7294. In person at the courthouse, payments are accepted by cash, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks usually are not accepted. Credit and debit cards work for online and phone payments with a convenience fee.

Legal Framework

Traffic cases in Pike County fall under Alabama state law. Code of Alabama Section 12-12-51 gives the district court jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic cases. This includes most speeding tickets, failure to yield, and similar violations. City ordinance violations go to municipal court as outlined in Sections 12-14-1 through 12-14-70.

Traffic offenses are generally misdemeanors under Section 32-5A-8. Speed limits are set in Sections 32-5A-170 through 32-5A-178 of the Alabama Code. Reckless driving is defined in Section 32-5A-190. DUI offenses fall under Section 32-5A-191 and can become felonies with multiple convictions.

Traffic court records are public per Section 36-12-40, which gives citizens the right to inspect and copy court records. Some records may be sealed or exempt from public access.

Pike County shares the 12th Judicial Circuit with Coffee County. Judges rotate between the two counties. Most routine traffic cases are heard at the district court level rather than circuit court.

Additional Resources

District Attorney's Office

The 12th Circuit DA handles traffic cases here. Got questions about a pending case? Want to talk about options? Give them a call. The DA's office deals with all the tickets that go to trial. They can sometimes work out deals on minor cases, so it may be worth reaching out if you plan to contest a charge.

Troy Municipal Court

Tickets from Troy Police go to Troy Municipal Court. This is not the same as district court. If a city cop gave you a ticket in Troy, call the municipal court. They handle city violations while district court handles sheriff and trooper tickets. Make sure you know which court has your case before you go looking for info or trying to pay.

Legal Aid

Legal Services Alabama provides free legal assistance to qualifying residents. Call 1-866-456-4995 to check if you qualify for help with a traffic matter.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

For driver's license questions, driving records, or point inquiries, contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). They maintain driving records separate from court records.

Cities in Pike County

Pike County includes the city of Troy and several smaller communities. Troy is the county seat and largest city, home to Troy University. Citations from city police typically go to that city's municipal court, while sheriff and state trooper tickets go to district court.

Towns in Pike County include Troy, Brundidge, Goshen, and Banks. The Troy Municipal Court handles most city traffic violations.

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