Instructions for Paying Traffic Fines in the Birmingham Division of Jefferson County
A traffic citation has been issued for you to appear before the Jefferson County, Birmingham Division, District Court. If you desire a Court Hearing, you must appear on the Court date and time shown on your citation. The Court date on your copy of the ticket is NOT A TRIAL DATE. If you desire to plead NOT GUILTY and want a TRIAL, you must appear in court on your court date to request a separate TRIAL DATE. To obtain the amount of your fine and costs, contact the Clerk of Court at (205) 325-5309. If you wish to avoid a court appearance and enter a plea of guilty, sign the Defendant's plea of guilty on the back of your copy of the ticket and attach your money or cashier's check (NO PERSONAL CHECKS) for the amount of the fine and costs indicated and mail to:
Jacqueline Anderson-Smith, Clerk
District Criminal Court
207 Mel Bailey Criminal Justice Center
801 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
FOR QUESTIONS OR PAYMENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE ALABAMA TRAFFIC SAFETY CENTER AT traffic.alacourt.gov/ OR CALL TOLL FREE (866) 954-9399. CASES MAY BE PAID WITH CREDIT CARD BY CALLING (877)252-7294. PAYMENTS MUST REACH THE CLERKâS OFFICE BEFORE YOUR COURT DATE.
If you fail to pay or otherwise dispose of your case prior to the court date and fail to appear on your court date, a warrant may be issued for your arrest, your driver's license may be suspended by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the fine may be increased, and any bond posted may be forfeited.
Payment Information
NO PERSONAL CHECKS. Personal checks will be returned, causing a delay and late charges to be assessed. Your signed plea of guilty and payment must reach the Clerk's office before your court date. If it does not, a warrant may be issued for your arrest and your driver's license may be suspended by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, all without further notice to you.
For questions or payment please contact the Alabama Traffic Service Center at traffic.alacourt.gov/ or by calling toll free (866) 954-9399. Cases may be paid with a credit or debit card by calling (877) 252-7294, or online via AlaPay.com.
Helpful Information
To avoid further court appearances, Defendant should bring to court all relevant documents at the first court appearance. For example, if the Defendant did not have insurance at the time the ticket was written, but has obtained insurance, proof of the new insurance may result in a lower fine. Also, if the Defendant had insurance coverage on another vehicle and the vehicle driven at the time of citation was newly purchased, the Defendant may bring proof of insurance on the other vehicle, proof of purchase of the newly purchased vehicle described in the ticket and a statement from the insurance provider that the newly purchased vehicle was covered at the time of citation, although the Defendant had not received the insurance card.