Taylor County Traffic Records

Taylor County traffic court records are processed by the Clerk of Courts in Perry. This rural Big Bend county has a population around 22,000 and is crossed by US-19, US-27, and US-98. Traffic citations from these highways and local Taylor County roads are all filed with the clerk's office. You can search for a traffic citation, check on your case status, and pay fines through the clerk or the statewide payment system. Looking up your Taylor County traffic court records can be done online or by contacting the clerk directly in Perry.

Taylor County Clerk of Courts

The Taylor County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic citation processing for the county. The office is on North Jefferson Street in Perry. Every ticket written in Taylor County ends up here. That includes citations from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, local police, and the Florida Highway Patrol on US-19 and US-98. The clerk's staff can help with court dates, case lookups, and fine payments.

You can call the Taylor County Clerk at 850-838-3506 or stop by during business hours. The Taylor County Clerk website offers some online services. For paying traffic fines, the statewide PayFLClerk portal covers Taylor County along with all 67 Florida counties. Court documents for traffic cases can be filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The Taylor County traffic court records system tracks each case from citation to resolution.

Searching Traffic Court Records in Taylor County

You can find Taylor County traffic court records through the clerk's office or available online tools. Search by name, citation number, or case number. Florida has strong public records laws. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all county records are open for inspection by any person. You do not need to be the person named in the case to look it up. Taylor County traffic court records are public.

The Taylor County Clerk's website can help you start searching for traffic cases filed in the Perry area and throughout the county.

The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 requires that traffic court cases for adult defendants be accessible online. Taylor County follows these statewide standards. Personal data like social security numbers is always redacted. But the basic details of any Taylor County traffic case, including the charge, fine, disposition, and court dates, remain public information.

Note: For in-person record requests, visit the Taylor County Clerk's office on North Jefferson Street in Perry during regular business hours.

Taylor County Traffic Citation Options

A traffic ticket in Taylor County gives you 30 days to choose how to respond. This deadline is set by Florida Statute Chapter 316. Missing the deadline results in extra fees and a potential license suspension from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Paying the fine is the first option. It counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your driving record through FLHSMV. You can pay through PayFLClerk or at the clerk's office in Perry. Traffic school is option two. You plead no contest, pay the fine, and complete a driver improvement course. The court withholds adjudication and no points hit your record. Fine amounts are set by Florida Statute 318.18 and vary based on the violation type. You can only elect traffic school a limited number of times in your life.

The other choices are to appear in court with a guilty or no contest plea, or to plead not guilty and request a hearing. File the hearing request within 30 days. The Taylor County court sets a date. Each decision creates a record in the Taylor County traffic court system.

Fines and Collections for Taylor County

Traffic fine amounts in Taylor County depend on the type of violation. Speeding, running a stop sign, and reckless driving all carry different costs. A late fee gets added if you miss the 30-day deadline. Paying the penalty counts as a conviction under Florida law. Points from the citation go on your driving record through FLHSMV, and that can affect your insurance rates.

If a Taylor County traffic fine remains unpaid for more than 90 days, the clerk can send it to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. Collection agencies may add up to 40% of the original fine. Your license also gets suspended. Getting it back requires paying everything plus a reinstatement fee through FLHSMV. Avoid this by paying your Taylor County traffic citation before it reaches collections. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation oversees the standards all 67 Florida clerks follow for fines and collections.

How Traffic Cases Move in Taylor County

A traffic case in Taylor County follows a clear path. The officer writes the citation. It reaches the clerk within days. Staff enter it and your 30-day window opens. Ignoring the ticket leads to late fees and a suspension notice to FLHSMV. Each step gets logged in Taylor County traffic court records.

Contesting a ticket means the court schedules a hearing. You receive a notice by mail. At the hearing, you present your side to a judge. The citing officer may or may not appear. The judge makes a ruling based on the evidence. If the case gets dismissed, that goes on record. If you lose, you pay the fine plus court costs. The full file stays in the Taylor County system and remains public. You can check on your traffic court records at any time through the clerk's tools or by visiting the Perry office.

Note: Taylor County traffic court records remain searchable in the clerk's system even after a case has been closed and resolved.

Nearby Counties

Taylor County borders these counties. If your citation was near a county line, check with the right clerk's office. Each Florida county runs its own traffic court records system.