Municipal Court
Judge: Larry Ward
Prosecutors: James Hill, Bill Weathington & Corey Moore
Magistrates: Lauri Jones, Helen Williams & Kelli Lee
All traffic and misdemeanor cases are heard before the municipal judge in the Springville Annex Building located at 6315 U.S. Hwy 11 on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
Payment before Court
Anyone wishing to plead guilty to their traffic ticket before court must do so before 12:00 noon on the day of court. You must sign the back side of your ticket or a Waiver and Advise of Rights to pay your ticket before court. If you send your money with someone other than yourself, your signature is required to be on the back of the ticket. This court will accept cash or money orders only.
Continuing Your Case
If you need to continue your case please call before 4:00 p.m. the day prior to your court date. If summons or subpoenas have been issued in your case you may not be able to continue your case.
Office Hours
Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Offices close at 3:00 p.m. on court day
Open Monday through Thursday. Closed on Friday.
Payment Information
Payments must be made at:
Springville City Hall
6327 U.S. Hwy. 11
Springville, Al 35146
To make payments by mail send to:
Springville Municipal Court
P.O. Box 919
Springville. Al 35146
Court is held at:
Springville Annex Building
6315 U.S. Hwy. 11
Springville, Al 35146
Assistance
St. Clair County Referral Officers
1815 Cogswell Ave.
P.O. Box 340
Pell City, Al 35125
Phone: (205) 338-0655
Fax: (205) 884-0115
YMCA Domestic Violence Services
205 Edwin Holiday Place
Suite 125
Pell City, Al 35125
Phone: (205) 338-8808
Fax: (205) 814-5548
Emergency Hot Line: 1-800-650-6022
Schedule of Fines & Court Costs
The following chart lists fines and court costs for Municipal Court Traffic Infractions that may be paid in full before court.
| Infraction | Fine | Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving on the wrong side of the road | 30.00 | 123.00 | 153.00 |
| Failure to dim headlights | 10.00 | 123.00 | 133.00 |
| Failure to stop at railway crossing | 10.00 | 123.00 | 133.00 |
| Failure to use child restraints | 10.00 | 138.00 | 148.00 |
| Failure to use seat belts | 25.00 | 16.00 | 41.00 |
| Failure to yield right of way | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Following to closely | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper backing | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper brakes | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper lights | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper muffler | 10.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper/No rearview mirror | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper passing | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Improper signal | 10.00 | 123.00 | 133.00 |
| Improper tag | 25.00 | 123.00 | 148.00 |
| Improper window tinting | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| No helmet on motorcycle rider | 10.00 | 123.00 | 133.00 |
| Driving without a license (32-6-9) | 25.00 | 173.00 | 198.00 |
| Running red light | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Running stop sign | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Speeding | 20.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Speeding (25 mph over posted) | 40.00 | 123.00 | 163.00 |
| Stopping on highway | 30.00 | 123.00 | 153.00 |
| Violating driver's license restriction/Endorsement | 10.00 | 173.00 | 183.00 |
| Stopping, standing or parking in prohibited area | 10.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Parking in fire zone | 10.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Unauthorized parking in handicap parking | 10.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Cutting corners | 10.00 | 123.00 | 143.00 |
| Noise ordinance violation | 25.00 | 156.50 | 181.50 |
| *Proof of insurance violation | 123.00 | 123.00 |
All other infractions are court appearance required. Rule 20(A), Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration.
- If you have more than one citation, you must appear before the judge.
- If you were traveling at a rate of speed at or over 80 miles per hours, you must appear before the judge.
- If you are cited for speeding while in a school zone, you must appear before the judge.
- The fine amounts may be different if you appear before the judge.
Cash or Money Order Only
Online Payments
You may pay online at www.springvilletix.com
This is for state approved payable offenses only. The payment must be paid in full, before thecourt date.