Wakulla County Traffic Records Lookup

Wakulla County traffic court records are processed by the Clerk of Courts in Crawfordville. This Gulf Coast county south of Tallahassee has around 35,000 residents. Traffic citations from US-319, US-98, and local Wakulla County roads all get filed with the clerk's office. You can search for your traffic citation, check on your case, and pay fines through the clerk or the statewide payment portal. Finding your Wakulla County traffic court records is straightforward whether you call the office, visit in person, or go online through available tools.

Wakulla County Clerk of Courts

The Wakulla County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic citation processing for the county. The office is on Crawfordville Highway in Crawfordville. Every ticket written within Wakulla County borders ends up at this office, whether it came from the sheriff's department, local law enforcement, or the Florida Highway Patrol. Staff can help with court dates, fine questions, and case lookups. They process both civil traffic infractions and criminal traffic offenses for Wakulla County.

Reach the Wakulla County Clerk by calling 850-926-0905 or visiting the Crawfordville office. For online payment of traffic fines, the statewide PayFLClerk portal covers all 67 Florida counties including Wakulla. Court documents for traffic cases can be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The Wakulla County traffic court records system tracks cases from the moment the citation is entered until the case closes.

Note: Wakulla County is close to Tallahassee, so commuters with tickets issued in Wakulla should check with this clerk's office rather than the Leon County Clerk.

Searching Wakulla County Traffic Court Records

Wakulla County traffic court records are public information. Florida has strong public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes states that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection by any person. You can search for Wakulla County traffic cases by name, citation number, or case number. You do not need to be named in the case to access the records.

Since no local screenshot was available for the Wakulla County Clerk's site, the FLHSMV traffic citations page below shows how Florida manages traffic cases across all counties, including Wakulla.

The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 requires traffic court records for adult defendants to be visible online. This applies to Wakulla County. Personal data like social security numbers is redacted in public records. But the core case information, charges, fines, court dates, and dispositions, stays accessible. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation helps all 67 clerks maintain these public access standards.

Traffic Ticket Options in Wakulla County

A traffic citation in Wakulla County gives you 30 days to respond. Florida Statute Chapter 316 sets this deadline statewide. Missing it can mean extra fees and a license suspension from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The Wakulla County Clerk processes your decision and updates the traffic court record.

Paying the fine is the simplest route. It counts as a guilty plea. Points get added to your driving record through FLHSMV. You can pay through PayFLClerk or at the clerk's office. Traffic school is your second option. You plead no contest, pay the fine, and complete a state-approved driver improvement course. No points hit your record and the court withholds adjudication. Fine amounts vary by violation under Florida Statute 318.18.

You can also appear in court with a plea, or plead not guilty and request a hearing within 30 days. The Wakulla County court sets a date and you get to challenge the citation. Each option gets tracked in the Wakulla County traffic court records.

Wakulla County Fines and Collections

Fine amounts in Wakulla County depend on what you were cited for. Moving violations carry higher penalties. If you miss the 30-day deadline, a late fee gets added. Paying the penalty counts as a conviction under Florida law. Points from the violation go on your driving record through FLHSMV.

Wakulla County traffic fines unpaid past 90 days can go to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. The agency can tack on up to 40% of the original fine. A $150 Wakulla County traffic ticket could become $210 once collections gets involved. Your license gets suspended too. Getting it back means paying the full balance plus a reinstatement fee from FLHSMV. Handle your Wakulla County traffic citation before it reaches that stage.

Note: Points from traffic violations in Wakulla County add up on your statewide record and can lead to a license suspension if the total gets too high.

How Traffic Cases Move Through Wakulla County

Traffic cases in Wakulla County follow a standard Florida process. The officer writes the citation. It reaches the clerk within days. Staff enter it and your 30-day window begins. Ignoring the ticket leads to late fees and a suspension notice sent to FLHSMV. All steps are tracked in Wakulla County traffic court records.

If you fight the ticket, the court schedules a hearing. You get a notice by mail with the date. At the hearing, you present your side to a judge. The officer who wrote the citation may or may not show up. The judge makes a ruling. If dismissed, that goes in the record. If you lose, you pay the fine plus court costs. The full file stays in the Wakulla County system. You can access your traffic court records through the clerk's office on Crawfordville Highway or through available online tools.

Nearby Counties

Wakulla County borders these counties. If your citation was issued near a county line, double-check which clerk has your case. Each Florida county keeps its own traffic court records.