Melbourne Traffic Court Records Search
Melbourne traffic court records are filed with the Brevard County Clerk of Court. Melbourne is the largest city in Brevard County, with a population of about 87,561. All traffic tickets written within Melbourne city limits get processed by the Brevard County clerk. Whether a Melbourne police officer or a state trooper issued your citation, it goes through the same system. You can search these records online, pay fines by web or mail, or visit the clerk in person. This page covers everything you need to know about Melbourne traffic court records.
Melbourne Quick Facts
Where Melbourne Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Brevard County Clerk of Court handles all Melbourne traffic court records. The clerk's mailing address is P.O. Box H, Titusville, FL 32781. Brevard County has courthouses in multiple locations, and Melbourne falls within the southern part of the county. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, all Florida traffic violations must be filed with the clerk of court in the county where the ticket was issued.
The Melbourne Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office are the primary agencies that write traffic tickets in Melbourne. The Florida Highway Patrol also issues citations on state roads and I-95 through the city. Once the officer writes the ticket, it goes to the Brevard County clerk. The clerk enters the Melbourne traffic citation into the system and assigns a case number. From that point, you can search for it and deal with it through the clerk's office.
| Office | Brevard County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box H Titusville, FL 32781 |
| Phone | 321-637-5413 |
| Website | brevardclerk.us |
Searching Melbourne Traffic Records Online
The Brevard County Clerk website offers online tools to search for Melbourne traffic court records. You can look up cases by citation number, name, or case number. The basic search is free. It pulls up the charge, case status, fines owed, and hearing dates. This is the fastest way to check the status of a Melbourne traffic ticket without making a phone call or driving to the courthouse.
Two statewide tools also cover Melbourne traffic cases. MyFLCourtAccess lets you search traffic court records from all 67 Florida counties in one place. Melbourne cases show up under Brevard County. PayFLClerk is the statewide payment portal. Enter your citation number and it connects to the Brevard County system so you can search and pay.
If you prefer to handle things by phone, call 321-637-5413. Clerk staff can look up your Melbourne traffic case and answer questions about fines, deadlines, and court dates. For in-person help, visit the Brevard County courthouse. Bring your citation or a valid ID so the staff can find your Melbourne traffic court record quickly.
Note: The Brevard County Clerk's online search covers all Melbourne traffic cases filed in the county system.
Brevard County Clerk Resources for Melbourne
The Brevard County Clerk of Court website provides case search, payment tools, and court information for Melbourne traffic court records.
This site is where Melbourne residents search for traffic cases, make payments, and find details about traffic court procedures in Brevard County. The clerk's online tools are available around the clock for basic searches and payments.
Options for Melbourne Traffic Citations
You have 30 days to respond to a Melbourne traffic ticket. The deadline is on the citation. Miss it and the Brevard County Clerk adds late fees to your record. After 30 days, the fines go up. There are no automatic extensions for Melbourne traffic cases. Act within the window to keep costs down.
Your choices start with paying the fine. Paying is an admission of guilt. The Florida DHSMV then adds points to your driving record. How many points depends on the violation. Speeding tickets carry different point values than running a stop sign, for example. Those points stay on your Melbourne traffic record and can affect your insurance rates.
The second option is traffic school. You still pay the fine, but you also complete a state-approved driver improvement course. The court withholds adjudication on your Melbourne traffic case. That means no points go on your record. This is a popular choice, but it has limits. You can only use it once every 12 months. CDL holders are not eligible. It does not apply to red light camera violations, tag violations, or registration issues.
Pleading not guilty is the third path. The clerk sets a hearing date. You go before a Brevard County traffic court judge. Present your side and the judge rules. If you win, the Melbourne traffic citation gets dismissed. If you lose, the original fine and points apply.
Melbourne Traffic Court Fees and Costs
The fine for a Melbourne traffic ticket is based on the violation type. Florida Statute 318 sets the base penalty for each offense. Court costs, state surcharges, and county fees are added on top. Your total amount due appears on the citation and in the clerk's online lookup. Moving violations carry higher fines than non-moving ones. Speeding in a school zone or passing a school bus, for instance, costs significantly more.
Late fees apply if you miss the 30-day deadline. The longer you wait, the more it costs. Under Florida Statute 28.246, the Brevard County Clerk can send unpaid Melbourne traffic fines to a collection agency after 90 days. The agency adds up to 40% to the balance. A $250 Melbourne traffic fine could jump to $350. Do not let that happen. Pay before the deadline or contact the clerk to work out your options.
You can pay Melbourne traffic fines online at the Brevard County Clerk's site, through PayFLClerk, by mail to P.O. Box H in Titusville, or in person at the courthouse. Online payments take credit and debit cards. Include your citation number with any mailed payment.
Public Access to Melbourne Traffic Records
Melbourne traffic court records are public. Florida Statute Chapter 119 guarantees the right of any person to inspect and copy public records. Traffic cases in Melbourne are no exception. You can look up anyone's traffic case without giving a reason. The Brevard County Clerk makes most records available through its website.
Public searches show the violation type, case status, plea, court outcome, and fine amounts. Social security numbers and certain sensitive personal data are redacted. Everything else about the Melbourne traffic case is visible. For older records or cases not yet in the online system, contact the Brevard County clerk by phone or in person. They can search the archives and provide copies at the standard per-page rate.
Note: Melbourne traffic court records are open for public inspection under Florida's public records law.
Brevard County Traffic Court Records
Melbourne is in Brevard County. All traffic citations from the city go through the Brevard County Clerk of Court. For more details on the county court system, search tools, and other resources, visit the full Brevard County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Other cities near Melbourne with their own traffic court record pages are listed below. Palm Bay is also in Brevard County and uses the same clerk.