Find Traffic Records in Walton County
Walton County traffic court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in DeFuniak Springs. This northwest Florida county has about 75,000 residents and includes popular beach communities along the Gulf Coast like Miramar Beach and Santa Rosa Beach. Traffic citations from I-10, US-98, and local roads throughout Walton County are all processed by the clerk's office. You can search for your traffic court records, check your case status, and pay fines through the clerk's online system or in person. Getting the details on a Walton County traffic case takes just a few steps.
Walton County Quick Facts
Walton County Clerk of Courts
The Walton County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic citations filed in the county. The main office is on US Highway 90 East in DeFuniak Springs. Every ticket written in Walton County goes through this office. That includes citations from the Walton County Sheriff, local police, and the Florida Highway Patrol on I-10 and US-98. Staff can look up your case, explain your options, and take payments. They handle civil traffic infractions and criminal traffic charges.
You can call the Walton County Clerk at 850-892-8115 or visit during business hours. The Walton County Clerk website offers online case search and payment features. Traffic fines can also be paid through the PayFLClerk portal that serves all 67 Florida counties. For filing court documents in a Walton County traffic case, the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal accepts electronic submissions.
| Office | Walton County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 571 U.S. Hwy 90 E, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 |
| Phone | 850-892-8115 |
| Website | Walton County Clerk of Courts |
Searching Walton County Traffic Records
Walton County provides public access to traffic court records through the clerk's online tools. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results include the charge, case status, fine amount, and court dates. It is free. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all county records are open for inspection by any person. Anyone can look up Walton County traffic court records.
The Walton County Clerk's website is your best starting point for looking up traffic cases from DeFuniak Springs, the beach communities, and all other parts of the county.
Under the Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18, traffic court records for adult defendants should be accessible online, including court document images when available. Walton County follows this standard. Personal information like social security numbers gets redacted, but the case basics remain public. Charges, dispositions, fines, and scheduled court dates are all accessible. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation helps maintain access standards for all 67 Florida clerks including Walton County.
Note: Walton County sees a spike in traffic citations during tourist season when beach traffic increases along US-98 and the coastal roads.
Walton County Traffic Citation Options
When you get a traffic ticket in Walton County, the 30-day response window starts. Florida Statute Chapter 316 sets this deadline for the entire state. Missing it brings late fees and a possible license suspension through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
The first option is paying the fine. It counts as a guilty plea and points go on your driving record. Pay online through the clerk's website or through PayFLClerk. Traffic school is option two. You plead no contest, pay the fine, and complete a driver improvement course. Points are not added and the court withholds adjudication. Penalty schedules are in Florida Statute 318.18.
Your third choice is to appear in court with a guilty or no contest plea. The fourth is to plead not guilty and request a hearing within 30 days. The Walton County court sets a hearing date. At the hearing you can present evidence and challenge the traffic citation. Every choice gets recorded in the Walton County traffic court records.
Fines and Collections in Walton County
Traffic fines in Walton County depend on the violation. Speeding, running a stop sign, reckless driving, and other offenses all carry different amounts. Late fees apply if you miss the 30-day window. Under Florida law, paying the civil penalty counts as a conviction and points go on your driving record through FLHSMV.
Unpaid Walton County traffic fines that sit past 90 days can be sent to a collection agency. Florida Statute 28.246 authorizes this. Collection agencies can add up to 40% of the original fine. A $200 Walton County traffic fine could grow to $280 in collections. Your license gets suspended as well. Reinstatement requires paying the full amount plus a fee through FLHSMV. Pay your Walton County citation on time to avoid these extra costs.
How Traffic Cases Work in Walton County
A traffic case in Walton County follows the same process as everywhere else in Florida. The officer writes the citation. It gets to the clerk within days. Staff enter it and your 30-day period begins. If you ignore the ticket, the clerk adds fees and reports it to FLHSMV for a license suspension. Everything is logged in Walton County traffic court records.
Contesting a ticket means the court schedules a hearing. You get a notice by mail. At the hearing, you present your case to a judge. The officer may or may not appear. The judge decides based on the evidence. Win or lose, the full record stays in the Walton County system and is part of the public file. You can check your traffic court records through the clerk's online tools or visit the DeFuniak Springs office on US Highway 90.
Note: Walton County traffic court records remain in the system permanently and can be searched even after a case has been resolved.
Nearby Counties
Walton County borders these counties. If your ticket was issued near a county line, confirm the correct clerk has your case. Each Florida county maintains its own traffic court records.