Hollywood Traffic Court Records

Hollywood traffic court records are processed and stored by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Hollywood is one of the bigger cities in south Broward County with about 159,000 residents. The South Regional Courthouse is right in Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard, making it the most convenient location for local residents to handle traffic citations. You can search Hollywood traffic records online through the Broward County Clerk's case search tool, pay fines from home, or walk into the courthouse to deal with your case face to face.

Broward County Clerk Handles Hollywood Traffic

All Hollywood traffic court records go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. In Florida, there are no city-level traffic courts. The county clerk processes citations, collects fines, and stores records for every city in the county. Hollywood residents benefit from having the South Regional Courthouse right in the city.

The Traffic South office sits at 3550 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 200. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can pay a Hollywood traffic citation, file a plea, request a hearing, or get copies of traffic court records here. The Broward County traffic phone is 954-831-6565. For online services, the Broward County Clerk Traffic and Misdemeanor Division page has everything from payment links to downloadable forms. Hollywood is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Broward County under Florida's Uniform Traffic Control Law in Chapter 316.

Note: Hollywood residents can also use the Central, North, or West Broward County courthouse locations for traffic court services.

Search Hollywood Traffic Cases Online

The Broward County Clerk case search portal lets you look up Hollywood traffic court records from any device. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results include the charge, hearing dates, case status, and more. Searching is free.

The clerk's portal covers all Broward County court divisions, so Hollywood traffic cases show up alongside records from the rest of the county.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, most government records in Florida are open to the public. Hollywood traffic court records are no exception. Anyone can search for them. You do not need to be the person named on the citation. Personal identifiers stay private, but case details, charges, and outcomes are public information. If a case has been sealed or expunged, nothing will come up in the results.

You can also use the statewide site at payflclerk.com to look up and pay Hollywood traffic fines. It works for all 67 Florida counties.

Hollywood Traffic Citation Options

Got a traffic citation in Hollywood? You have 30 days from the issue date to take action. The FLHSMV traffic citations page lays out your three choices: pay the fine, elect traffic school, or plead not guilty. Each one affects your Hollywood traffic court record differently.

Paying means you plead guilty. Points go on your license. Traffic school lets you avoid points while still paying the fine. Adjudication gets withheld, so no conviction goes on your record. You can only elect traffic school five times in your life and once every twelve months. Pleading not guilty gives you a court date at the Hollywood courthouse or another Broward County location. Broward County also has a Conditional Plea of No Contest for certain civil infractions. This avoids both court and license points if your Hollywood traffic case qualifies.

Here are the payment options for a Hollywood traffic citation:

• Online through the Broward County Clerk's payment system
• In person at the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood
• By mail to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610
• At any Florida AMSCOT location for cash
• Through the PayIt app or website

Hollywood Traffic Fees and Late Penalties

Fine amounts for Hollywood traffic citations depend on the violation type. Florida Statute 318.18 sets the penalty schedule. Moving violations cost more than non-moving ones. Speeding fines go up with the number of miles per hour over the posted limit.

Copies of Hollywood traffic court records run $1.00 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.00 per page. If you need driver license history records, those are $14.25 for a 3-year report and $16.25 for a 7-year or full history at any Broward County location.

Late payments lead to more costs. If your Hollywood traffic fine stays unpaid past 90 days, it goes to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. The agency can add up to 40% in fees for their collection services. On top of that, the FLHSMV may suspend your driver license for failure to pay. Reinstatement costs even more. Handle your Hollywood traffic citation on time to avoid all of this. Call the Broward County Clerk at 954-831-6565 if you need to check what you owe.

Note: The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation oversees fee standards across all 67 county clerks.

Public Access to Hollywood Traffic Records

Florida has strong public records laws. The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 says traffic court records for adult defendants should be visible online, including actual court documents. Hollywood traffic cases follow these same rules. Confidential items like search warrants before they are served, social security numbers, and bank account information stay hidden. Everything else is available for public review.

Whether you search online or visit the South Regional Courthouse in person, you can access Hollywood traffic court records the same way. In-person requests let you see the full case file and get certified copies on the spot. Online searches give you basic case details quickly. Both methods work for finding what you need from Hollywood traffic cases filed in Broward County.

Broward County Traffic Court Records

Hollywood is in Broward County, and all traffic cases are filed through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The county runs four courthouse locations and handles traffic records for over a dozen cities. For the full details on fees, plea options, court locations, and more, visit the Broward County page.

View Broward County Traffic Court Records

Nearby Cities

These cities neighbor Hollywood and use the same Broward County traffic court system for all citations and records.