Franklin County Traffic Ticket Records

Franklin County traffic ticket records are managed through the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in Union, Missouri. Citations from the Franklin County Sheriff, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, and local police departments in Union, Washington, St. Clair, and Sullivan are all filed through this court system. Missouri Case.net lets you search records, check hearing dates, and pay eligible fines online at any time. This page covers how to find your case, pay a fine, understand the points system, and get legal help when you need it.

Franklin County Circuit Court Traffic Records

The Circuit Clerk's office in Union maintains all Franklin County traffic ticket records filed through the 20th Judicial Circuit. Franklin County is one of the more active counties in the circuit, with several cities that generate their own municipal court cases alongside circuit court cases. The clerk's office at the Franklin County Courthouse in Union handles circuit-level cases. Staff process payments, maintain case records, and issue certified copies on request. Walk-in visits are welcome during regular business hours.

The 20th Judicial Circuit covers Franklin and Gasconade Counties. Each has its own clerk's office. Franklin County cases are filed in Union when the citation was issued within the county. The county is served by MSHP Troop C on state highways and county roads. If you got a ticket on I-44 or one of the main state routes through Franklin County, Troop C likely issued it and your case is in circuit court.

Search Franklin County Traffic Tickets on Case.net

The Missouri Courts offer free public case searches through Case.net. You can look up Franklin County traffic ticket records any time by entering your name, case number, or citation number. The system shows charge details, the filing date, upcoming court dates, and current case status. No account or login is needed.

Case.net also has a "Plead and Pay" option for eligible minor violations. This lets you resolve a simple ticket online without making a trip to the courthouse in Union. You enter your plea and pay the fine through the portal. Not all cases are eligible. DWI charges, driving while suspended, and violations with mandatory court appearances cannot be handled online. The system will show you what options are available once you look up your specific case. For tickets issued inside city limits in Washington, St. Clair, Sullivan, or Union, check whether your case is in municipal court or circuit court by searching Case.net first.

Note: Case.net records generally go back to 1991. For earlier cases, contact the clerk directly for access to paper records.

Municipal Courts in Franklin County

Franklin County has several cities with their own municipal courts. Union, Washington, St. Clair, and Sullivan all handle city traffic violations separately from the circuit court. If your ticket was issued by a city police department inside one of these cities, it is likely a city ordinance case in that city's municipal court. These courts have their own judges, court schedules, and payment processes.

Washington is one of the larger cities in Franklin County. Its municipal court handles a meaningful volume of traffic tickets each year. St. Clair and Sullivan also have their own court systems for city violations. If you are not sure which court has your case, search Case.net first. If you cannot find it there, contact the city where you received the ticket and ask about their municipal court. Under RSMo 479.010, all municipal courts in Missouri must follow state rules on how traffic cases are processed, so the general framework is the same even if local procedures vary.

The screenshot below is from the Missouri Department of Revenue site, which handles driver records and points for all Franklin County traffic violations.

The Missouri DOR at dor.mo.gov tracks points added from Franklin County traffic convictions and maintains your official driving record.

How the Missouri Points System Applies in Franklin County

Traffic convictions in Franklin County add points to your driving record. Under RSMo 302.302, point values range from 2 for minor moving violations up to 12 for the most serious offenses. The points are tracked by the Missouri Department of Revenue and can affect your ability to drive.

When you reach 8 points within 18 months, the DOR suspends your license. Accumulating 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months leads to revocation. After a suspension or revocation, you must meet reinstatement requirements before you can drive legally again. Franklin County drivers with multiple violations in a short time period face real risk of losing their license. Under RSMo 302.309, completing an approved driver improvement program can reduce your point total if your violation qualifies. Ask the court or an attorney before enrolling, since not all violations are eligible for point reduction this way.

Paying Traffic Fines and Getting Legal Help in Franklin County

Online payment is the quickest option for eligible fines. Use Case.net to pay through the court system or CourtMoney for court cost payments. In-person payment is accepted at the Franklin County Courthouse clerk's office in Union. Bring your case number or citation number when you visit. Mail payments by check or money order are also accepted. Never send cash. Include your case number on the payment.

For legal help with a Franklin County traffic ticket, the Missouri Bar lawyer referral service can connect you with attorneys in the Union and Washington area who handle traffic matters. Given that Franklin County has a busy stretch of I-44 running through it, local attorneys are experienced with traffic cases in the 20th Circuit. Some tickets on major highways carry higher risk of points and fines. If your case could affect your license or insurance, talking to a lawyer first is worth the time. The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney can answer questions about specific case options if you are unrepresented.

Note: Payment deadlines vary by case. Confirm your deadline with the clerk before sending any payment to avoid late fees or other consequences.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit along with Gasconade County. Other nearby counties have their own courts for traffic records.