Search Duval County Traffic Records

Duval County traffic court records can be searched through the Clerk of Courts office in Jacksonville. This is a consolidated city-county government, so all traffic citations issued anywhere in Duval County go through one clerk. With roughly one million residents, the volume of traffic cases here is among the highest in Florida. The Duval County Clerk manages both civil and criminal traffic matters. You can look up tickets, check case status, and find out what you owe. Online tools make it possible to search from home, and the clerk office in downtown Jacksonville also handles walk-in requests for traffic court records in Duval County.

Duval County Clerk of Courts

The Duval County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic citation processing for the county. Because Jacksonville and Duval County share a consolidated government, there is one central clerk office for every traffic case in the area. The clerk receives citations from local law enforcement, the Florida Highway Patrol, and other agencies that issue tickets within Duval County borders. Staff at the office can pull up any traffic case by name or citation number.

The clerk's online records portal, called CORE, lets you view case details and court documents from anywhere. This is a free tool for looking up traffic court records in Duval County. You can find case status, hearing dates, fines owed, and more. The Duval County Clerk website has links to CORE and other services for traffic records. Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, traffic court records are public. Anyone can request them.

Note: The CORE portal may take up to 24 hours to reflect newly issued citations in Duval County.

Search Duval County Traffic Records

There are a few ways to search for traffic court records in Duval County. The fastest option is the clerk's online system. Go to the CORE portal on the Duval County Clerk site. Type in a name or case number and results come up right away. You can see the charge, court date, fine amount, and case status. This works for both civil and criminal traffic cases in Duval County.

The Duval County Clerk homepage provides direct access to the court records search portal where you can look up any traffic case filed in the county.

After pulling up the clerk's site, you can use the CORE system to check fine amounts, view documents tied to your case, and confirm hearing dates. The statewide payment portal at payflclerk.com also lets you look up and pay Duval County traffic tickets online. You can pay by credit card or debit card through this system. It covers all 67 Florida counties, so it works for Duval County citations too.

In-person searches are also an option. Visit the clerk office at 330 East Bay Road in Jacksonville. Bring the citation number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up any traffic case and print copies for you. This is helpful if you need certified copies of Duval County traffic court records for legal purposes.

Duval County Traffic Citation Options

When you get a traffic ticket in Duval County, you have 30 days to respond. The clock starts from the date the citation was issued. Under Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, the state uniform traffic control law, most moving violations are payable without a court appearance. You pick one of three main options, and that choice becomes part of your traffic court record in Duval County.

Your first option is to pay the fine. This counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your driving record. The FLHSMV traffic citations page explains how point values are set by the state. Your second option is to pay the fine and elect traffic school. This keeps points off your license, and adjudication is withheld. You can only use this option five times in your life and once every 12 months. The third option is to plead not guilty and ask for a court hearing in Duval County. The clerk will set a court date for you.

• Pay the fine within 30 days (guilty plea, points assessed)
• Pay and elect driving school (no points, adjudication withheld)
• Plead not guilty and request a hearing
• Submit proof of compliance for certain equipment or license violations

If you miss the 30-day window, extra fees are added. Your license may also be suspended. Under Section 318.18, Florida Statutes, penalty amounts are set by state law. The Duval County Clerk applies these fees to every citation that comes through their office. Late payments will cost more than if you handle the ticket on time.

Traffic Court Fees in Duval County

Fine amounts for traffic tickets in Duval County vary by violation. Speeding fines depend on how many miles per hour you were over the limit. Other moving violations have set fine amounts under state law. Non-moving violations like parking tickets typically cost less. The clerk can tell you the exact amount owed for any citation in Duval County.

If a fine goes unpaid for more than 90 days, the Duval County Clerk may send it to a collection agency. Under Section 28.246, Florida Statutes, collection agencies can add up to 40 percent to the original amount. That can turn a $150 ticket into over $200 fast. The best move is to deal with any Duval County traffic citation before the 90-day mark.

Note: Payment plans may be available through the Duval County Clerk for those who cannot pay the full fine at once.

Public Access to Duval County Records

Traffic court records in Duval County are public records. Florida has some of the strongest public records laws in the country. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. That includes traffic citations, court orders, and case files held by the Duval County Clerk.

There are a few limits. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other personal financial details are kept confidential under state redaction rules. The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 governs electronic access to court records. For adult traffic defendants, case information and document images should be visible online. This means most Duval County traffic court records are available through the CORE portal without restriction. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation supports all 67 clerks in making records accessible to the public, and the Duval County Clerk follows these guidelines for every traffic case on file.

Cities in Duval County

Duval County is consolidated with Jacksonville, making it one unified government. All traffic citations issued within the county boundaries are processed by the same clerk office. Whether a ticket is written on the Westside, the Beaches, or downtown, it all goes to the Duval County Clerk at 330 East Bay Road.

Jacksonville is the only qualifying city in Duval County. The city and county share the same court system, so all traffic court records are handled through one office. Smaller communities like Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach also file traffic cases through the Duval County Clerk.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Duval County. If you got a ticket near the county line, check the citation to see which county it was issued in. You must handle the ticket through the correct county clerk.