Find Gadsden County Traffic Records

Gadsden County traffic court records are handled by the Clerk of Courts in Quincy. Located just west of Tallahassee in the Florida panhandle, Gadsden County has about 44,000 residents. The clerk office processes all traffic citations issued in the county. Whether you are looking for a ticket from I-10, US-90, or any local road, the Gadsden County Clerk keeps that record on file. You can search for traffic court records online, by phone, or by visiting the clerk office in person. This page covers how to find, pay, and understand traffic citations in Gadsden County.

Gadsden County Clerk of Courts

The Gadsden County Clerk of Courts is responsible for all traffic court records in the county. The office is in Quincy, which serves as the county seat. Staff here process citations, accept fine payments, schedule hearings, and manage the traffic case files. Every ticket issued by local law enforcement, the Florida Highway Patrol, or any other agency within Gadsden County goes through this office.

Gadsden County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit along with Franklin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties. Traffic cases are heard by county court judges in Quincy. The Gadsden County Clerk website offers information about court services and how to handle a traffic ticket. Because Gadsden County sits right next to Leon County and Tallahassee, some drivers who commute through the area end up with Gadsden County citations and need to know where to go. Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, traffic court records in Gadsden County are public.

Search Gadsden County Traffic Records

You can look up Gadsden County traffic court records a few different ways. The Gadsden County Clerk website provides access to case search tools where you can look up your citation. Search by name, case number, or citation number to find case details, fines owed, and court dates.

The clerk's homepage shown above is where you start when searching for traffic cases in Gadsden County. You can also use the statewide payment portal at payflclerk.com to find and pay traffic tickets. This tool works for all 67 Florida counties. Just enter your citation number. It pulls up the case and lets you pay with a credit or debit card. The FLHSMV traffic citations page has general information about your options after getting a ticket anywhere in Florida.

For in-person requests, visit the clerk office in Quincy. Bring your citation number or the full name on the ticket. Staff will search the system and can print copies of records. If you need certified copies of Gadsden County traffic court records, those are available for a small fee at the clerk window.

Note: The Gadsden County Clerk may need a few business days to process a newly issued citation into the system.

Handling a Traffic Ticket in Gadsden County

When you get a traffic citation in Gadsden County, the 30-day clock starts right away. You must tell the clerk how you want to handle it within that time. This deadline comes from Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, the state uniform traffic control law. Missing the window leads to extra fees and possible license suspension.

Three options are on the table. Pay the fine and accept the guilty plea. Points go on your driving record through the Florida DHSMV. Or pay and elect to attend traffic school. This keeps points off your license. You can only do this five times in your life and once per year. The third option is to plead not guilty and ask for a hearing. The Gadsden County court will set a date for you.

• Pay the fine: guilty plea, points go on your record
• Pay and elect traffic school: no points, limited to five times lifetime
• Plead not guilty: court hearing set in Gadsden County

Some tickets cannot be paid without going to court. Reckless driving, passing a school bus, and accidents with serious bodily injury all require a mandatory court appearance under Section 318.18, Florida Statutes. The Gadsden County Clerk can tell you whether your citation requires a hearing.

Gadsden County Traffic Court Fees

Traffic fines in Gadsden County follow the state fee schedule. The violation type sets the base fine. Speeding costs more the faster you were going. Other moving violations have set amounts under state law. Non-moving tickets like expired registration are usually cheaper.

Late fees pile up fast in Gadsden County. Miss the 30-day window and an additional fee gets added. After 90 days, under Section 28.246, Florida Statutes, unpaid fines can be sent to a collection agency. That agency can add up to 40 percent on top of what you already owe. A $100 Gadsden County traffic ticket could become $140 just from the collection surcharge alone. Handle your citation quickly and you only pay the base fine amount.

The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation oversees how all 67 Florida clerks manage fines, and the Gadsden County Clerk follows those statewide guidelines for fee collection and processing.

Public Records in Gadsden County

All traffic court records in Gadsden County are public under Florida law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes it clear that government records are open for inspection and copying by anyone. This covers traffic tickets, court rulings, and case files held by the Gadsden County Clerk. You do not need a reason to request these records.

Certain personal details are redacted from public view. Social security numbers and bank information are kept confidential. The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 sets the rules for what can be shown online. For adult traffic cases, the general rule is that case information and documents should be visible to the public. Gadsden County follows these state guidelines for all traffic court records on file.

Note: Sealed or expunged Gadsden County traffic cases will not appear in any public records search.

Cities in Gadsden County

Gadsden County includes the cities of Quincy, Chattahoochee, Midway, Greensboro, and Havana. None of these meet the population threshold for a separate city page on this site. All traffic citations from these communities are processed through the Gadsden County Clerk of Courts in Quincy. Many residents of Gadsden County commute to Tallahassee in neighboring Leon County for work, so it is common for people here to deal with traffic cases in both counties.

Nearby Counties

Gadsden County borders five other Florida counties. Check your citation to see which county issued it. Each county has its own clerk of courts for handling traffic records.