Instructions to Defendants:

If you have been charged with a traffic offense in the Municipal Court of Elba, Alabama, you have a right to a trial.

The date set for your first appearance is entered on the citation on the bottom left.  You must be in court at the specified time and place if you do not have this case resolved prior to that time.  Failure to do so may result in arrest, additional expense and/or loss of your privilege to drive.

If you have not been convicted of one speeding violation within the past 12 months, and are charged with a speeding violation listed on the fines and fees page and wish to plead guilty and pay the fine and costs, you may do so.

If you have not been convicted of two or more traffic violations within the past twelve months and charged again with one of the offenses listed on the fines and fees page and wish to plead guilty and pay the fine and court costs, you may do so. 

To settle your case by mail:

Complete the plea of guilty form on the right side of your citation and mail it to the court along with payment in the amount indicated.

Your payment in the form of a MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED CHECK must be mailed in time so it will arrive at the court before the appearance date shown on the citation.

Please make money orders and/or certified checks payable to "Municipal Court of Elba" and mail to the following address: