Search Alpine County Traffic Cases

Alpine County traffic court records are maintained by the Superior Court but no online public portal is currently available for case searches. You must contact the court directly by phone at 530-694-2113 or email traffic@alpine.courts.ca.gov to get information about citations issued in the county. The traffic division does not accept electronic filing at this time. All documents must be submitted by mail or in person. Traffic school costs fifty two dollars as an administrative fee plus the full bail amount. Proof of correction fees run twenty five dollars per violation. Alpine County is California's least populated county but still processes traffic violations through the same court system used statewide.

Contacting the Traffic Division

Alpine County does not offer online case lookup. You need to call or email the court. The phone number is 530-694-2113. Email goes to traffic@alpine.courts.ca.gov. Have your citation number ready when you contact them. The clerk can tell you your balance, due date, and options for handling the ticket.

The court website at alpine.courts.ca.gov has general information about traffic procedures. You can find forms and instructions there. But you cannot search cases or pay online. All payments must be made by mail or in person at the courthouse in Markleeville.

Processing a new citation takes time. Wait at least two weeks after getting your ticket before calling the court. They may not have entered it yet. Once entered, the clerk can access all details about your case in Alpine County California.

Record Searches and Copy Fees

If you need copies of court documents, the fee is fifty cents per page. Searches that take more than ten minutes cost fifteen dollars per name. The court charges these fees to cover staff time for research. Most people just need their own citation information which is free to look up. But if you want certified copies or documents from an old case, expect to pay the standard fees.

Record searches can be requested by mail or in person. Write to the court with the case number or as much information as you have. Include a check for the search fee if you think it will take more than ten minutes. The court processes requests in the order received. Allow up to thirty days for a response on complex searches in California.

Paying Fines and Traffic School

Pay your Alpine County traffic fine by mail or in person. Make checks payable to Alpine County Superior Court. Write your citation number on the check. Mail to the traffic division at the courthouse in Markleeville. In person payments are accepted during business hours. The court does not process credit card payments online like larger counties do.

Traffic school costs fifty two dollars to the court plus the full bail amount. You also pay the school you attend. Online traffic school is allowed if the school is DMV approved. You have sixty days after the court approves your request to finish the course. The school sends completion to the court. Make sure to check that it was received before your deadline in Alpine County California.

Eligibility for traffic school follows state rules. You cannot have gone to school in the past eighteen months. The violation must be a one point infraction. Speeding over twenty five above the limit disqualifies you. If you have questions about whether you qualify, contact the court before your due date. They will tell you if traffic school is an option for your specific violation.

Filing Requirements

Alpine County Superior Court does not accept electronic filing. All trial by written declaration forms must be mailed or delivered in person. The same applies to proof of correction and other traffic documents. This differs from larger counties that have moved to online filing systems. Alpine maintains traditional paper processes due to the small volume of cases.

When you mail documents, send them certified mail with return receipt. That way you have proof the court received them. Keep copies of everything you submit. If something gets lost, you can provide your proof of mailing. The court processes mail daily but response time varies depending on workload in California.

Payment Plans and Hardship

If you cannot pay your fine in full, call the court to ask about a payment plan. The clerk will review your income and set up monthly payments. You can also request community service instead of payment. The court decides how many hours equal your fine amount. These options must be arranged before your due date. Once you are late, civil assessments get added and your choices are limited.

Surrounding Counties

Alpine County borders several other California counties. If your ticket was issued elsewhere, contact the appropriate court:

El Dorado County | Mono County | Tuolumne County | Calaveras County