Town 'n' Country Traffic Records
Town 'n' Country traffic court records go through the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts. This census-designated place in unincorporated Hillsborough County is home to about 86,544 people, just west of Tampa. Because Town 'n' Country is not an incorporated city, it relies entirely on the county system for traffic court matters. All tickets issued in the area are filed with the Hillsborough clerk at the downtown Tampa courthouse. This page explains how to search, pay, and respond to Town 'n' Country traffic court records.
Town 'n' Country Quick Facts
Where Town 'n' Country Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts manages all Town 'n' Country traffic court records. The clerk's main office is at 800 E. Twiggs Street in Tampa. The mailing address is P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, every traffic citation in the state must go to the local clerk of court. For Town 'n' Country, that is Hillsborough County.
Since Town 'n' Country is an unincorporated area, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency. Deputies and state troopers write the bulk of traffic tickets here. Once a citation is issued, the officer files it with the Hillsborough clerk. The clerk enters the Town 'n' Country traffic case into the system, assigns a case number, and starts tracking it. From that point forward, the case lives in the Hillsborough County court system.
| Office | Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 E. Twiggs Street Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601 |
| Phone | 813-276-8100 |
| Website | hillsclerk.com/traffic |
Searching Town 'n' Country Traffic Records
The Hillsborough County Clerk traffic page is the starting point for any Town 'n' Country traffic record search. You can look up cases by citation number or by name. The online search is free. It shows the violation, case status, fines due, and court dates. This is the same system used for all Hillsborough County traffic cases, including those from Tampa, Brandon, and Riverview.
Statewide search tools work for Town 'n' Country too. PayFLClerk lets you search and pay traffic tickets from any Florida county. Enter your citation number and it connects to Hillsborough County. MyFLCourtAccess provides a broader search across all 67 counties. Town 'n' Country cases appear under Hillsborough County in both systems.
For phone help, call 813-276-8100. The clerk staff can pull up your Town 'n' Country traffic court record and give you the details. If you want to go in person, the courthouse at 800 E. Twiggs Street in Tampa is about a 15-minute drive from Town 'n' Country. Bring your citation number or full name so staff can find your case right away.
Hillsborough Clerk Tools for Town 'n' Country
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts website offers search tools, payment options, and traffic court information for Town 'n' Country residents.
This is the main site for handling Town 'n' Country traffic court records. It has links to the traffic division, payment portal, and case search. The clerk's online system is available 24 hours a day for searches and payments.
Responding to Town 'n' Country Traffic Tickets
Hillsborough County gives you up to 60 calendar days from the date a traffic ticket was issued to pay the full penalty. The clerk notes that you already received an automatic 30-day extension at the time of the citation. So the total window is 60 days. There are no further extensions for Town 'n' Country traffic cases beyond this. Miss the deadline and late fees start piling up on your record.
You have three main options. Pay the fine and accept the points. The FLHSMV puts points on your driving record based on the violation. Or elect traffic school. You pay the fine and take an approved course. The court withholds adjudication on your Town 'n' Country traffic case, so no points get added. This keeps your record cleaner and can help with insurance rates. The third choice is to plead not guilty and request a hearing before a traffic court judge.
Traffic school has restrictions in Hillsborough County. You can use it just once in a 12-month period. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school at all. It does not apply to red light camera tickets, tag violations, or registration issues. If your Town 'n' Country ticket is for faulty equipment, get it fixed within 30 days and have a law enforcement officer verify the repair. Bring the signed proof to the Hillsborough clerk to reduce or dismiss the fine.
- Pay the full penalty within 60 days and accept points
- Elect traffic school to avoid points on your record
- Plead not guilty and request a court hearing
- Fix equipment violations and bring proof to the clerk
Town 'n' Country Traffic Court Fines
Fine amounts for Town 'n' Country traffic tickets depend on the violation. Under Florida Statute 318, each offense has a base penalty. Court costs, surcharges, and local fees are added by the Hillsborough County Clerk. The total shows on your citation and in the online system. Common moving violations range from about $150 to $500 or more before any added fees.
Red light camera violations have their own rules in Hillsborough County. The clerk does not receive these until after the camera citation converts to a traffic ticket. Once it hits the system, it follows the same process as any other Town 'n' Country traffic case. Late fees apply after the deadline passes. Under Florida Statute 28.246, unpaid fines can go to a collection agency after 90 days. The agency can add up to 40% on top. A $300 Town 'n' Country traffic fine could become $420 if it gets to collections.
Payment methods include online at the Hillsborough clerk's site, through PayFLClerk, by mail to P.O. Box 3360 in Tampa, or in person at the courthouse. Credit and debit cards work online. Mail a check or money order with your citation number written on it.
Note: Hillsborough County gives 60 days to pay, but late fees and collections can add up to 40% after that.
Public Access to Town 'n' Country Traffic Records
Town 'n' Country traffic court records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119. Anyone can search for and view these records. You do not need to be the person named in the case. You do not need to state a reason for your search. The Hillsborough County Clerk posts most adult traffic court records online. Social security numbers and certain personal data are redacted, but the case facts, charges, and outcomes are all public.
For older Town 'n' Country traffic records that may not appear in the online system, visit the Hillsborough County clerk office in Tampa or call 813-276-8100. Staff can search the archives and provide copies. Standard copy fees apply. The openness of these records is a key feature of Florida's public records law, and it applies to every Town 'n' Country traffic case in the Hillsborough County system.
Hillsborough County Traffic Court Records
Town 'n' Country is in Hillsborough County. All traffic cases from the area go through the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts in Tampa. For more details on the county system, fees, and additional search tools, visit the full Hillsborough County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Several other cities near Town 'n' Country use the Hillsborough County clerk or nearby county systems for traffic records. Here are nearby cities with their own pages.