Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide efficient Judicial services to all defendants, attorneys, and law enforcement officers in a courteous, conscientious, and fair manner.
ABOUT ELBERTA MUNICIPAL COURT:
Court is held at 13052 Main Street Elberta, AL on the 2nd Monday of EVERY month starting at 2:00pm
2026
- July 13th
- August 10th
- September 14th
- October 12th
- November 9th
- December 14th
2027
- January 11th
- February 8th
- March 8th
- April 12th
- May 10th
- June 14th
- July 12th
- August 9th
- September 13th
- October 11th
- November 8th
- December 13th
Court Etiquette:
- *Cell Phones on silent or turned off
- *No hats or sunglasses; shirts must be tucked in
- *Appropriate attire should be worn in respect of the court
BASIC TRAFFIC VIOLATION FINES & COURTCOSTS
|
lnfraction |
Fine |
Court Costs |
Total |
Court Appearance Required |
|
Careless/Reckless Driving |
Set by Judge |
171 |
n/a |
Yes |
|
Driving While License |
Set by Judge |
221 |
n/a |
Yes |
|
Suspended |
|
221 |
|
|
|
Driving Without Obtaining A Driver's License |
Set by Judge |
171 |
n/a |
Yes |
|
Expired Tag |
25 |
171 |
196 |
No |
|
Failure to Register Vehicle |
Set by Judge |
171 |
n/a |
Yes |
|
Improper Lights |
20 |
171 |
191 |
No |
|
Improper Passing |
20 |
171 |
191 |
No |
|
Insurance Violation |
Set by Judge |
174 |
n/a |
Yes |
|
Open Container |
25 |
16 |
41 |
No |
|
Running a Stop Sign |
20 |
171 |
191 |
No |
|
Seat Belt Violation |
25 |
16 |
41 |
No |
|
Speeding |
20 |
171 |
191 |
No |
- If you appear in court for an infraction that does NOT require you to come before the Judge these fines can vary. The Judge sets ALL fines in court.
- Court Costs are subject to change without notice.
ONLINE PROCESSING
It is your responsibility to ensure payments are made before your court date.
- If your citation is delinquent, you are responsible for any late fees associated with this citation.
- If your citation does not appear payable in advance of court, there may be an appearance required. Call Elberta Municipal Court if you have any questions about online payments call 251-986-5995.
HOW DO I PAY?
Online Portal:
https://elbertaal.govtportal.com/
or
By Phone:
251-973-6153
To pay by mail:
Elberta Municipal Court
P.O. Box 277
Elberta, AL 36530
To pay in person:
Elberta Town Hall
13052 Main Street
Elberta, AL 3653O
The following forms of payment are accepted:
- Cash (in person only)
- Money order payable to Elberta Municipal Court
- Visa, Mastercard, or Discover (in person or online)
”You must pay your citation when pleading guilty to a citation that does not require a court appearance.
The Elberta Municipal court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and violations of municipal ordinances that occur in the town limits or the police jurisdiction of the Town of Elberta.
The legal authority to bring cases in Elberta Municipal Court is the Code of Alabama mainly Title 32(traffic) and Title 13A(criminal), as adopted by the town ordinance. The adopting ordinances and code sections are enforced in the Municipal Code Book.