Citrus County Traffic Records

Citrus County traffic court records are stored at the Clerk of Court office in Inverness, Florida. About 155,000 people call this county home, making it a mid-sized county on Florida's Nature Coast. All traffic citations issued in Citrus County pass through the clerk's office for processing and storage. Whether you need to search for a past ticket, check a fine amount, or find out about an upcoming court date, the Citrus County Clerk of Court is where to start. The county is part of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, and the courthouse in Inverness handles all traffic court matters for the area.

Citrus County Clerk of Court Office

The Citrus County Clerk of Court manages all traffic court records for the county. The main office is on North Apopka Avenue in Inverness. This is where traffic citations get filed, payments are processed, and court hearings are scheduled. The clerk's staff can look up any traffic case by name or citation number and give you details about fines, court dates, and case status.

Citrus County sees a good number of traffic cases each year. The area has busy roads like US 19 and State Road 44 that run through the county. Tickets from local police, the sheriff's office, and Florida Highway Patrol all end up at the Citrus County Clerk's office. If you want to handle a ticket in person, the courthouse is easy to find in downtown Inverness. Parking is available near the building, and the traffic division staff can walk you through your options.

Note: The Citrus County Clerk processes both civil and criminal traffic cases at the Inverness courthouse.

Searching for Citrus County Traffic Records

You can search for traffic court records in Citrus County through several methods. Online, the PayFLClerk system covers all Florida counties and lets you find and pay citations. The Citrus County Clerk may also offer a local records search through their website. Check citrusclerk.org for any online search tools they provide.

By phone, you can call the clerk at 352-341-6424 and ask about a specific case. Have the citation number or your full name ready. In person, go to the courthouse at 110 N. Apopka Ave in Inverness. Staff there can pull up your Citrus County traffic court record and tell you what you owe, what options you have, and when your next court date is if one has been set. For copies of traffic court documents, the clerk charges a per-page fee. Certified copies cost a bit more than plain ones.

The Florida FLHSMV website has general information about how traffic citations work across the state, including Citrus County. It covers the point system, driving school rules, and what happens if you do not respond to a ticket within 30 days.

Citrus County Clerk Online Access

The Citrus County Clerk of Court website has information about court services, office hours, and ways to handle traffic tickets in Citrus County.

From this portal you can find contact numbers, learn about payment methods, and get directions to the Inverness courthouse. The site also links to the statewide PayFLClerk system for online payments.

Your Options for Citrus County Traffic Tickets

When you receive a traffic citation in Citrus County, Florida law gives you 30 days to act. That deadline matters. If you miss it, extra fees pile on and your license could be suspended. The Citrus County Clerk of Court handles all three response options from the Inverness office.

Paying the fine is the fastest way to close a ticket in Citrus County. It counts as a guilty plea. The state will add points to your driving record through the FLHSMV. The second option lets you pay and elect driving school. You still pay a fine, though it may be less. If you finish the approved course on time, no points go on your record. The penalty schedule under Statute 318.18 determines how much you owe. The third option is to plead not guilty. The Citrus County court will schedule a hearing. You can argue your case in front of a judge. Some people hire traffic lawyers for this, while others go on their own.

Certain violations in Citrus County require a court appearance no matter what. These include reckless driving, driving under the influence, and crashes that cause serious injury. Under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, these are criminal traffic offenses and carry heavier penalties than civil infractions.

Traffic Fine Costs in Citrus County

The cost of a traffic ticket in Citrus County depends on the type of violation. State law sets the base fine amounts. Court costs, surcharges, and other fees are added on top. A typical speeding ticket in Citrus County runs between $150 and $350 depending on how fast you were going.

Missing the 30-day deadline adds a late fee. After 90 days of no payment, the debt may go to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. The collection agency can charge up to 40 percent extra. That turns a manageable fine into a much bigger problem. If your license gets suspended over an unpaid Citrus County ticket, you will also pay a reinstatement fee to the FLHSMV. Pay on time to avoid all of this.

Note: Online payments through PayFLClerk may include a small convenience fee charged by the payment processor.

Accessing Citrus County Court Records

Traffic court records in Citrus County are open to the public. Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 makes most government documents available to anyone who asks. You do not need to be the driver named on the ticket. The Citrus County Clerk must let you see traffic case records if you make a proper request.

Some information is exempt from public view. Social security numbers, financial account numbers, and data about minors get removed. But the basic details of a Citrus County traffic case are public. The driver's name, the offense, the date, and how the case was resolved are all available. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation provides guidance to all 67 clerks on public records access. Citrus County follows these statewide standards for traffic court records.

Cities in Citrus County

Citrus County includes Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, Beverly Hills, and Lecanto. None of these communities have populations over 75,000. All traffic tickets issued anywhere in Citrus County go through the Clerk of Court in Inverness for processing and records.

Nearby Counties

Citrus County borders four other Florida counties. If you received a citation near the boundary, make sure you handle it in the correct county.