Flagler County Traffic Records

Flagler County traffic court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Bunnell. This fast-growing county on Florida's northeast coast has about 120,000 residents. Palm Coast is the largest city here. The Flagler County Clerk handles every traffic citation issued within the county, from civil infractions to criminal traffic offenses. You can search for records through the clerk's website, pay fines online, or visit the office in person. Whether you got a ticket on I-95 or a local road, the Flagler County Clerk is where that citation ends up.

Flagler County Clerk of Courts

The Flagler County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic citations for the county. This office is in Bunnell, the county seat. Every ticket from Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, and the unincorporated parts of Flagler County goes through this one clerk office. The staff handles case filings, fine payments, court scheduling, and record requests.

Flagler County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties. Traffic cases are heard by county court judges in Bunnell. The Flagler County Clerk website has tools for searching court records and paying fines. You can also use payflclerk.com to pay Flagler County traffic tickets from home. Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all traffic court records held by the Flagler County Clerk are open to the public.

Note: The Flagler County Clerk office is closed on state holidays and may have reduced hours during severe weather events.

Search Flagler County Traffic Court Records

The easiest way to find Flagler County traffic court records is through the clerk's online search. Go to the Flagler County Clerk website and use the court records search tool. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show the type of violation, fine amount, case status, and any scheduled court dates in Flagler County.

The clerk's site gives you access to search tools, payment options, and information about handling traffic tickets in Flagler County. If you prefer to pay through the state system, payflclerk.com covers all 67 Florida counties. This is sometimes easier for people who are not sure which county issued their ticket. Just enter your citation number and the system will pull it up.

In-person searches are available at the clerk office in Bunnell. Walk in with your citation number or the name on the ticket. Staff will look it up and can make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but are needed for some legal matters. If you live in Palm Coast, the drive to Bunnell is short. The courthouse is easy to find off US-1 in Flagler County.

Handling a Flagler County Traffic Ticket

You have 30 days from the date a ticket is issued to respond. This rule comes from Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, the state uniform traffic control law. It applies to every county in Florida, including Flagler. You pick one of three options and notify the Flagler County Clerk of your choice.

Paying the fine means you plead guilty. Points go on your record. The FLHSMV sets the point values based on the violation type. Electing traffic school lets you avoid points. Adjudication is withheld, which means you are not found guilty on your record. This option has limits. You can only use it five times ever, and no more than once per year. Pleading not guilty and requesting a hearing is the third path. The Flagler County court will schedule a date for you to appear before a judge and contest the citation.

• Pay fine within 30 days: guilty plea, points on license
• Elect traffic school: no points, adjudication withheld
• Plead not guilty: court hearing scheduled in Flagler County
• Compliance tickets: show proof to clear certain violations

Some violations require a court appearance no matter what. Reckless driving, racing on highways, and accidents involving serious injuries all need a hearing under Section 318.18. The Flagler County Clerk can tell you if your citation falls into this category.

Flagler County Traffic Fines

Traffic fine amounts in Flagler County are based on state law. The type of violation sets the base fine. Speeding fines go up with the number of miles per hour over the limit. Other moving violations have set amounts. Non-moving violations tend to cost less. The Flagler County Clerk can give you the exact amount owed on any citation.

Late fees kick in if you miss the 30-day deadline. Most counties add around $23 for late payment. After 90 days, the Flagler County Clerk may send the fine to a collection agency. Under Section 28.246, Florida Statutes, collection agencies are allowed to add up to 40 percent on top of what you owe. A $100 ticket could end up costing $140 or more if it goes to collections. Handling your Flagler County traffic citation promptly is the best way to keep costs down. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation oversees how all clerks manage fines and collections across the state.

Public Records Access in Flagler County

All traffic court records in Flagler County are public records under Florida law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says that state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. This includes traffic tickets, court orders, and case files. You do not need to show a reason for requesting Flagler County traffic records.

The Florida Supreme Court sets rules for electronic access through Administrative Order AOSC 15-18. Adult traffic cases should be available online, with some personal information redacted. Social security numbers, bank accounts, and similar sensitive details are kept out of public view. The Flagler County Clerk follows these rules for all records posted to their online search system.

Note: If a case has been sealed or expunged by court order, it will not appear in any Flagler County records search.

Cities in Flagler County

Flagler County has a few cities and towns. Palm Coast is by far the largest, with over 100,000 residents. All traffic citations issued in Flagler County are processed by the same clerk office in Bunnell.

Other communities in Flagler County include Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Marineland, and Beverly Beach. Traffic tickets from all of these areas go through the Flagler County Clerk of Courts.

Nearby Counties

Flagler County shares borders with three other Florida counties. Check the citation to confirm which county issued it before contacting a clerk office.