Glades County Traffic Records Search
Glades County traffic court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Moore Haven. This is one of Florida's least populated counties with about 14,000 residents. It sits in the south-central part of the state near Lake Okeechobee. The Glades County Clerk processes all traffic citations issued within county lines, from US-27 speeding tickets to local road infractions. Despite its small size, the clerk office follows the same state rules as every other Florida county. You can search for traffic court records by calling the clerk, visiting in person, or using statewide online tools.
Glades County Quick Facts
Glades County Clerk of Courts
The Glades County Clerk of Courts manages all traffic court records for the county. The office is in Moore Haven, a small town on the west shore of Lake Okeechobee. Staff here process citations, accept payments, schedule hearings, and maintain case files. It is a small operation, but the clerk handles the same range of traffic cases that any Florida county does.
Glades County belongs to the 20th Judicial Circuit along with Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Lee Counties. Traffic cases in Glades County are heard by county court judges in Moore Haven. Because of the small population, court sessions may not happen as often as in larger counties. Call the clerk to find out when traffic court is held. Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all traffic court records in Glades County are public and open to anyone who wants to see them.
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 10, Moore Haven, FL 33471 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 941-946-0113 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: Glades County is a small rural office, so calling ahead before visiting is a good idea.
How to Find Glades County Traffic Records
Searching for traffic court records in Glades County works a bit differently than in big urban counties. The clerk office in Moore Haven is the main place to go. Call 941-946-0113 and give them a name or citation number. Staff can look up case details, fine amounts, and court dates over the phone. For copies of traffic court documents, you may need to visit in person or send a written request by mail to P.O. Box 10, Moore Haven, FL 33471.
The statewide payment portal at payflclerk.com covers Glades County along with all other 66 Florida counties. You can enter your citation number on this site to look up what you owe and make a payment by credit or debit card. The FLHSMV traffic citations page provides general information about your options after getting a ticket anywhere in the state, which applies to Glades County too.
The FLHSMV page shown above covers the statewide rules that apply to every traffic citation in Glades County. It explains the three main options you have after getting a ticket and what happens if you miss the deadline. This is a helpful starting point if you are not sure what to do with a Glades County traffic citation.
Glades County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a traffic citation in Glades County, you have 30 days to respond. Under Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, this 30-day window applies in every Florida county. Contact the Glades County Clerk to let them know your choice before the deadline passes.
Paying the fine is the simplest option. It counts as a guilty plea, and points will go on your driving record. The number of points depends on the violation. Electing traffic school is the second option. You pay the fine and take a course. Points do not go on your license, and adjudication is withheld. There are limits on this. You can only use it five times in your lifetime and once every 12 months. The third option is pleading not guilty and asking for a court hearing in Glades County.
- Pay fine: guilty plea, points assessed by FLHSMV
- Elect traffic school: no points, limited uses
- Plead not guilty: hearing scheduled in Glades County
- Proof of compliance: for certain license or equipment tickets
- Mandatory court: required for reckless driving and serious crashes
Some tickets require a court appearance. Under Section 318.18, Florida Statutes, charges like reckless driving and passing a school bus cannot be resolved just by paying a fine. The Glades County Clerk can tell you if your citation falls into this category. If so, you must show up in court.
Traffic Fines in Glades County
Fine amounts in Glades County follow the state fee schedule. The violation type sets the base fine. Speeding tickets cost more the faster you were going over the limit. Moving violations typically cost more than non-moving ones. The Glades County Clerk can tell you the exact fine on any citation.
Missing the 30-day deadline means extra fees on top of the original fine. After 90 days with no payment, the Glades County Clerk can send the matter to a collection agency under Section 28.246, Florida Statutes. The collection agency can add up to 40 percent. That makes a bad situation worse. Pay your Glades County traffic ticket as soon as possible to keep the cost as low as it can be. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation oversees how all Florida clerks manage fine collection, and Glades County follows those same statewide rules.
Public Records Access in Glades County
All traffic court records in Glades County are public under Florida law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. That includes every traffic citation, court order, and case file the Glades County Clerk has on record. You do not need a reason to request them.
Some personal information gets redacted. Social security numbers and bank account numbers are confidential per the Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18. For adult traffic cases, the general case information and most documents should be available. Glades County follows the same state guidelines as every other Florida county. If a case has been sealed or expunged, it will not appear in any records search.
Note: Due to limited online resources in Glades County, contacting the clerk by phone is sometimes the fastest way to check on a traffic case.
Cities in Glades County
Glades County is very rural. Moore Haven is the county seat and the primary community. Buckhead Ridge and other small areas round out the population. No cities in Glades County meet the threshold for a separate page on this site. All traffic citations from anywhere in the county are processed by the Glades County Clerk of Courts in Moore Haven.
Nearby Counties
Glades County borders six other counties. Check your citation to confirm which county issued it. Each one has its own clerk of courts for traffic matters.