Louisville Traffic Court Records Search
Louisville Traffic Court Records are maintained by the Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk. Louisville Metro operates under a consolidated city-county government. The Circuit Clerk handles all traffic citations for the entire Metro area. You can search cases online through CourtNet 2.0 or visit the Hall of Justice.
Louisville Circuit Court Clerk
The Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk manages Louisville traffic records. Jennifer Griffin serves as the elected clerk. The office operates Kentucky's only true 24-hour urban court system. The clerk serves all of Louisville Metro.
The main office is at the Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson St. The District Criminal and Traffic Division is open 24/7. You can reach them at 502-595-4428.
Visit jeffersonkycourtclerk.com for online services.
Louisville District Court Traffic Division
The District Court handles all Louisville traffic cases. The division operates around the clock every day. This schedule accommodates the city's busy population. Services include bond posting and fine collection.
You can post bonds 24 hours a day. Property bonds require an appointment during business hours. Surety bonds can be posted anytime with a $25 filing fee. You must be a Kentucky resident to post bonds.
Traffic Citation Options in Louisville
Louisville offers multiple ways to resolve traffic citations. The Circuit Clerk website outlines all options. You can appear in court, attend Drive Safe Louisville, complete traffic school, or pay the fine.
Drive Safe Louisville is unique to Jefferson County. The program lets you resolve tickets without a guilty plea. The fee is $199 for most cases. Excessive speeding costs $279. You must complete it 72 hours before court.
Note: Paying a fine equals pleading guilty. This adds points to your license.
Paying Louisville Traffic Fines
Louisville offers several payment methods. Online payments use KYeCourts. Phone payments call 866-396-1751. In-person payments are accepted 24/7 at the Hall of Justice.
Pay at least 3 business days before your court date. Bring your citation when paying in person. Credit cards incur a processing fee.
Searching Louisville Traffic Records
Use CourtNet 2.0 to search Louisville cases. This free system covers all Kentucky courts. Visit kcoj.kycourts.net. Enter a name or case number to find records.
For certified copies, visit the clerk in person. The Archives office is at 514 W. Liberty St. Fees apply for all copies.