Access Brevard County Traffic Court Records

Brevard County traffic court records are processed by the Clerk of Courts in Titusville. With a population of about 600,000, Brevard is one of the larger counties on Florida's east coast. It stretches along the Atlantic from Mims in the north down to Palm Bay in the south. That means a lot of traffic, a lot of citations, and a lot of court records. The Brevard County Clerk handles every traffic case filed in the county, from speeding tickets on I-95 to local road violations in Melbourne and Titusville. You can search, pay, and track these traffic court records through the clerk's office or online.

Brevard County Clerk of Courts

The Brevard County Clerk of Courts is the main office for all traffic court records in the county. The clerk processes citations, collects fines, schedules court dates, and stores case files. With 600,000 residents spread across more than 70 miles of coastline, Brevard County handles a high volume of traffic cases each year. The main office is in Titusville, but the county has multiple courthouse locations to serve the large geographic area.

If you need to deal with a Brevard County traffic citation, you can contact the clerk by phone or visit in person. The Brevard County Clerk website has information on court services, payment options, and case lookups. Staff can help you figure out what you owe, check your court date, and explain the options for resolving your traffic ticket. For a county this size, having online tools makes a big difference in how fast you can get answers about your Brevard County traffic court records.

Note: Brevard County has multiple courthouse locations across the county, so check which one serves your area before visiting in person.

Searching Brevard County Traffic Records

You have several ways to look up Brevard County traffic court records. The clerk's website at brevardclerk.us is the starting point. It provides access to case searches and court records for all case types, including traffic. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show the charges, status, court dates, and fine amounts for Brevard County traffic cases.

The Brevard County Clerk's homepage gives you access to online court services and traffic case lookups.

The statewide PayFLClerk portal works for Brevard County too. You can enter your citation information and see case details before paying. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another resource that covers all 67 counties, Brevard included. For in-person record searches, visit any Brevard County courthouse location. Staff can pull up your traffic court records and provide copies on the spot. Bring your citation number or a photo ID with your full legal name.

Traffic Citation Options in Brevard County

When you get a traffic ticket in Brevard County, you have 30 days to respond. This deadline is the same across all of Florida. The Florida FLHSMV sets the rules, and the Brevard County Clerk enforces them locally. Missing the 30-day window leads to late fees and a possible license suspension. So act on any Brevard County traffic citation as soon as you can.

Your first option is to pay the fine. Simple and fast. But it counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your driving record. The second option is traffic school. You pay the fine, elect school, and the Brevard County court withholds adjudication. No points land on your license. You get extra time to complete the course after you file the election form. The school option has limits though. Under Florida law, you can only use it five times in your lifetime and once every 12 months. Your third option is to plead not guilty and request a hearing. The Brevard County court sets a date. You show up, present your case, and a judge decides.

For civil traffic infractions in Brevard County, the penalties follow Florida Statute 318.18. Fines range from $15 for pedestrian violations up to several hundred dollars for speeding and red light violations. Some Brevard County cases require a mandatory court appearance, like crashes with serious injuries or fatalities. Those fall under Section 318.19 and cannot be resolved by just paying a fine. Criminal traffic offenses such as DUI or driving on a suspended license also require a court appearance in Brevard County.

Brevard County Traffic Fines and Collections

Fine amounts for Brevard County traffic cases depend on the violation. Moving violations cost more and add points. Non-moving violations like expired tags cost less and carry no points. The Brevard County Clerk collects all fines. You can pay at the courthouse, by mail, or online. The statewide PayFLClerk portal handles online payments for Brevard County and all other Florida counties.

A late fee of $23 kicks in if you miss the 30-day payment deadline for a Brevard County traffic citation. After 90 days without payment, Florida Statute 28.246 allows the clerk to refer the case to a collection agency. The agency can add up to 40% to the total owed. On a $250 fine, that is an extra $100 in collection fees. Your license also gets suspended through FLHSMV when a Brevard County citation goes unpaid. Getting your license reinstated means paying everything plus a reinstatement fee. Accumulating points from multiple Brevard County traffic violations can also raise your insurance rates or trigger further suspensions.

Note: Payment of a civil traffic penalty in Brevard County is considered a conviction under Florida law, and the state will assess points to your driving record.

Public Access to Brevard County Records

Brevard County traffic court records are public. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection by any person. That includes traffic court records. You do not need to be the person named in the case. Anyone can request and view Brevard County traffic case information.

The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 says adult traffic court case records should be available online. Brevard County follows these rules. Cases involving adult defendants are visible through the clerk's electronic access system, including the actual court documents. Some personal data gets removed for privacy. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and similar identifiers are redacted. But the substance of each Brevard County traffic court record, like the charges, dates, fines, and rulings, remains fully public.

You can get copies of Brevard County traffic court records at the courthouse or through the online portal. Standard copies carry a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more but are accepted as official documents in legal matters. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation sets standards for how Brevard County and all other clerks handle public records access. If you need to verify a traffic case or pull records for any reason, the Brevard County Clerk is required by law to help you.

Traffic Court Process in Brevard County

Here is how a traffic case moves through Brevard County. A law enforcement officer writes a citation. It gets sent to the Brevard County Clerk. The clerk enters it into the court system, creating a traffic court record. You receive the citation with a due date printed on it. From there, you choose your option within 30 days. If you pay or elect school, the case resolves without a hearing. If you plead not guilty, the court schedules a hearing.

Brevard County traffic court hearings work like any other Florida county court proceeding. The judge calls your case. The officer who issued the citation may testify. You get to respond and present evidence. The judge makes a ruling. A guilty verdict means fines, points, and possible court costs. A dismissal means the case closes with no penalty. All of it goes into the Brevard County traffic court record for that case. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, the state keeps uniform traffic laws, and Brevard County applies them at the local level. Your record stays in the system and can be searched by anyone at any time through the clerk's tools.

Cities in Brevard County

Brevard County has many cities and towns spread along the Space Coast. All traffic citations issued anywhere in the county go through the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. It does not matter whether the ticket came from a local police department or the county sheriff. The clerk processes every case. Two of the larger cities in Brevard County have their own pages on this site.

Other communities in Brevard County include Titusville, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, and West Melbourne. Traffic citations from all of these areas are processed through the Brevard County traffic court system.

Nearby Counties

Brevard County shares borders with five other Florida counties. If your ticket was issued near a county line, verify which county it belongs to. Look at the issuing agency on your citation. Each county maintains its own traffic court records.