Homestead Traffic Court Records Lookup
Homestead traffic court records are processed by the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller. Located in southern Miami-Dade County, Homestead has about 85,796 residents. All traffic citations issued within Homestead city limits go to the Miami-Dade clerk for filing, tracking, and payment processing. The clerk offers online search tools, phone payment through an IVR system, and in-person services. This page explains how to access and manage Homestead traffic court records.
Homestead Quick Facts
Where Homestead Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller handles all Homestead traffic court records. The main office is the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building at 1351 NW 12 Street in Miami. The mailing address is PO Box 19321, Miami, FL 33101-9321. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, every traffic citation in Florida goes through the local clerk. For Homestead, that is Miami-Dade County.
Under Florida statutes, a civil infraction is a case in which a person is suspected of committing a non-criminal traffic violation. Most Homestead traffic tickets fall into this category. The Homestead Police Department, the Miami-Dade Police, and the Florida Highway Patrol all issue citations in the area. Once written, the ticket goes to the Miami-Dade clerk. The clerk logs the Homestead traffic case, assigns it a number, and makes it searchable in the county system.
| Office | Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Address | 1351 NW 12 Street Miami, FL 33125 |
| Mailing | PO Box 19321, Miami, FL 33101-9321 |
| Phone / IVR | 305-275-1111 |
| Website | miamidadeclerk.gov |
Searching Homestead Traffic Records Online
The Miami-Dade Clerk offers a dedicated traffic case search tool online. This is the best way to look up Homestead traffic court records. You can search by citation number, name, driver license number, or tag number. The search is free. Results show the charge, case status, amount due, and available options for your Homestead traffic citation.
Statewide tools also work. PayFLClerk connects to all 67 Florida counties. Enter your citation number and it pulls up your Homestead traffic case through the Miami-Dade system. MyFLCourtAccess gives you a broader view across all Florida courts. Homestead cases show up under Miami-Dade County.
For phone help, call 305-275-1111. This number also serves as the IVR (Interactive Voice Response) system for paying Homestead traffic tickets by phone. The automated system walks you through looking up your case and making a payment with a credit card. If you need to speak to someone, the clerk staff can answer questions about your Homestead traffic court record during business hours.
Note: The Miami-Dade Clerk has a dedicated traffic search tool separate from the general case search for Homestead citations.
Miami-Dade Clerk Tools for Homestead
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court website provides traffic case search, payment options, and information about civil traffic infractions for Homestead residents.
This site hosts all the tools Homestead residents need for traffic court records. The civil traffic infractions page explains the process, payment methods, and options available for dealing with a Homestead traffic ticket through Miami-Dade County.
Options for Homestead Traffic Tickets
When you get a traffic ticket in Homestead, you have 30 days to respond. The due date is printed on the citation. Once those 30 days pass, things change. The Miami-Dade clerk adds a $16 late fee to citations that are 31 to 180 days old. If your Homestead traffic ticket goes past 180 days unpaid, the clerk must file a motion with an administrative traffic judge. The penalties get much steeper at that point. Do not wait.
Your main options are to pay the fine, elect traffic school, or plead not guilty. Paying the fine closes the case but adds points to your driving record through the FLHSMV. Electing traffic school means you pay the fine and take an approved course. The court withholds adjudication on your Homestead traffic case, keeping points off your record. You can use this once every 12 months.
Traffic school is not available for all Homestead traffic citations. The Miami-Dade clerk specifically notes that it does not apply to tag, registration, license, PIP, toll, or red light camera violations. CDL holders also cannot elect traffic school. If your Homestead ticket falls into one of those categories, you must either pay the fine or contest it in court.
The Miami-Dade Clerk also has a Traffic Payment Plan Initiative. If you cannot pay your Homestead traffic fine in full, you may be able to set up a payment plan through the clerk's office. Contact them at 305-275-1111 to ask about eligibility.
- Pay the fine within 30 days and accept points
- Elect traffic school to keep points off your record
- Plead not guilty and request a court hearing
- Ask about the Traffic Payment Plan Initiative
Homestead Traffic Court Fees and Penalties
Fine amounts for Homestead traffic tickets are based on the violation type. Under Florida Statute 318, each offense has a base penalty. Court costs, state surcharges, and county fees get added by the Miami-Dade clerk. Your total shows on the citation and in the online search tool. Moving violations cost more than non-moving ones across the board.
The late fee structure in Miami-Dade is clear. From day 31 to day 180, the clerk adds a $16 late fee to your Homestead traffic citation. After 180 days, the case goes before an administrative traffic judge. The fines can increase sharply at that stage. And under Florida Statute 28.246, fines unpaid past 90 days can be sent to a collection agency. The agency can add up to 40% on top. That means a $300 Homestead traffic fine could become $420 in collections. Pay early to avoid all of this.
Payment methods for Homestead traffic fines include online through the Miami-Dade Clerk's site (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express), by phone at 305-275-1111 through the IVR system, by mail to PO Box 19321 in Miami, or in person at the courthouse. The online system and phone line accept all major credit cards.
Public Access to Homestead Traffic Records
Homestead traffic court records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119. Anyone can look up a Homestead traffic case without giving a reason. The Miami-Dade Clerk makes most traffic records available through the online search tool. You can view the charge, case status, fine amount, and outcome for any Homestead traffic citation that has not been sealed or expunged.
Social security numbers and certain personal identifiers are not shown in public search results. The facts of the case are fully visible. The violation, the date it happened, the officer who wrote it, and the court outcome are all part of the public record. For older Homestead traffic records or cases that do not appear online, contact the Miami-Dade Clerk at 305-275-1111 or visit the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in Miami to request a manual search.
Miami-Dade County Traffic Court Records
Homestead is in Miami-Dade County. All traffic cases from the city go through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller. For more on the county court system, additional search options, and other resources, visit the Miami-Dade County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Several other cities in Miami-Dade County use the same clerk system for traffic court records. Here are nearby cities with their own pages.