Search Osceola County Traffic Court Records

Osceola County traffic court records are managed by the Clerk of Court in Kissimmee. The county sits just south of Orlando and has grown fast over the past two decades, now home to about 400,000 people. That growth means more drivers on the road and more traffic cases moving through the court system. Searching Osceola County traffic records can be done online through the clerk's website or in person at the Kissimmee courthouse. The clerk processes civil traffic infractions, criminal traffic cases, and all related filings for the entire county.

Osceola County Clerk of Court

The Osceola County Clerk of Court handles all traffic court records from the courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. Room 2000 is where the traffic division operates. This is where you go to pay fines, file paperwork, or ask questions about your Osceola County traffic case. The staff can pull up your citation by number or by name and walk you through your options.

Call 407-343-3500 to reach the clerk's office by phone. The Osceola County Clerk website has online tools for searching records and making payments. The site is fairly straightforward. You can look up cases, check balances, and see hearing dates without visiting the courthouse. For people living in the US-192 corridor or the growing communities around St. Cloud and Poinciana, having online access to Osceola County traffic court records saves a trip to Kissimmee.

Below is a screenshot of the Osceola County Clerk homepage, where you can find links to traffic citation services and court record searches.

The clerk's website provides direct links to pay traffic fines, search court records, and access forms for Osceola County cases.

Paying Traffic Tickets in Osceola County

When you get a traffic ticket in Osceola County, the 30-day clock starts right away. Florida law gives you that window to pay the fine, elect traffic school, or plead not guilty. Ignoring it leads to late fees and a potential license suspension from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The fine amounts depend on the violation. Under Florida Statute 318.18, penalties range from $15 for minor pedestrian infractions to much steeper amounts for serious moving violations.

You can pay an Osceola County traffic citation online through payflclerk.com. Select Osceola County and enter your citation number. Credit and debit cards are accepted. In-person payments can be made at the courthouse in Kissimmee. Mail works too if you send a check or money order to the clerk's office.

Paying the fine means you plead guilty. Points get added to your driving record. That is how it works across all of Florida under Chapter 316 of the state traffic control law. If you want to avoid points, traffic school is usually the better path.

Osceola County Traffic School Option

Traffic school is available for many civil infractions in Osceola County. Elect it within 30 days and pay the citation amount. Then you have extra time to finish a state-approved driver improvement course. Once completed, the adjudication is withheld. No points. No conviction on your Osceola County traffic court record.

Limits apply. Five uses per lifetime. One use per 12-month period. CDL holders cannot use this option. Some violations are not eligible either. If you miss the course deadline, the reduction goes away and points land on your record. The Osceola County Clerk will not give you a second chance on that timeline, so plan accordingly. A list of approved courses is available through the FLHSMV site.

Note: Electing traffic school does not erase the citation from your Osceola County traffic court record, but it keeps the conviction and points off your driving record.

Searching Osceola County Traffic Court Records

Osceola County traffic court records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119. Anyone can look them up. You do not need to be the person named on the citation. The Osceola County Clerk's website has a case search function. You can also try the statewide court access portal at myflcourtaccess.com for Osceola County data.

The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation supports the statewide system that connects all 67 county clerks. Through this system, Osceola County traffic records include the citation details, the charge, the disposition, and any fines or fees assessed. Certain personal information is redacted from public view, like social security numbers and bank account numbers, but the bulk of the traffic court file is open to anyone who wants to see it.

Criminal Traffic Offenses in Osceola County

Criminal traffic cases in Osceola County are handled differently than civil infractions. These involve charges like DUI under Florida Statute 316.193, reckless driving under 316.192, or driving with a suspended license. A court appearance is required. The penalties can include jail time, probation, and fines that go well beyond what a regular speeding ticket costs.

The Osceola County Clerk processes criminal traffic records through the same office in Kissimmee. However, the procedures are more involved. You get an arraignment date. You may need a lawyer. The case goes on your Osceola County traffic court record just like a civil infraction, but the consequences are far more serious. If you are facing criminal traffic charges in Osceola County, understanding the difference between a civil infraction and a criminal offense matters a great deal.

Late Fines and Collection Risks

Letting an Osceola County traffic fine go unpaid past 90 days puts it at risk of going to collections. Florida Statute 28.246 allows the clerk to send unpaid fines to a collection agency. That agency can add up to 40% on top of what you already owe. A $150 fine becomes over $200 just like that. Your license is likely already suspended at that point from missing the initial 30-day deadline.

To get back on the road, you would need to pay the fine, late fees, collection charges, and a reinstatement fee to FLHSMV. Contact the Osceola County Clerk at 407-343-3500 before things get to that stage. Ask about payment plans or extensions. It costs less to deal with it early than to let it pile up.

Cities in Osceola County

All traffic citations issued in Osceola County go through the same Clerk of Court in Kissimmee. It does not matter which city or community the ticket was written in. The following city has its own page with more details.

Other communities in Osceola County include St. Cloud, Poinciana, Harmony, and Celebration. Traffic court records for all of them are handled by the Osceola County Clerk in Kissimmee.

Nearby Counties

Osceola County shares borders with several surrounding counties. A ticket issued near a county line belongs to whichever county is listed on the citation. Double-check your ticket if you are unsure.