Tickets can be paid to the Daphne Municipal Court online through Govt Portal or over the phone by calling 251-262-6200. (Note: the service fee is 4.5% of the total owed.)

First, you need to contact the Daphne Police Department. They will issue a police report if a crime has been committed. You then will be referred to our office to make an appointment. You will be placed under oath by a magistrate and provide a written deposition. The magistrate will determine whether there is probable cause to charge the subject.

It is very important you appear at the Daphne Municipal Court on your assigned court date. If you have a medical emergency, you can fax or email a doctor's excuse to the court.

CRO stands for Court Referral Office. The referral officers administer drug tests and teach defensive driving school. They are responsible for all drug and alcohol classes. The Baldwin County Court Referral Office can be reached at 251-580-1666.

Warrants are not public information and the magistrates office cannot assist you with this matter. You can appear in person with a photo ID and request to speak to the warrant officer at the Daphne Police Department for further information.

Please send an email with your full name, information on file, and new information to court@daphneal.com .

The court is a formal setting so please dress appropriately and professionally. You should not wear clothes with holes in them, tank tops, halter tops, or revealing clothing. Do not wear any clothing with obscene words or graphics. Please tuck in your shirt and remove any sunglasses or hats.

Someone will assist you in checking in at our kiosk. When you enter the Civic Center/Courthouse, you will walk through a metal detector.  You will need to empty your pockets and any bags are subject to search. You WILL NOT be allowed to bring your cellphone into the courtroom. 

Yes, your court date is set for both arraignment and trial. If you feel more time is needed to prepare or you would like time to hire an attorney, you may request a one-time continuance from the Judge.

You have 14 days from the date of conviction to appeal your case to Baldwin County Circuit Court. You can inform the Judge of your intent to appeal, and you will be provided with the appropriate paperwork. You will be required to post an appeal bond. Once you appeal, your case is sent to Circuit Court where you will be given a new trial.

If you have not had a citation within the last five (5) years, you can request to attend traffic school. This request must be made to the Judge on your court date. Upon completion of the course and payment of court cost(s), your case will be dismissed.

The court accepts the following forms of payment:

• Cash
• Credit Card: a 4.5% service fee applies (we do not accept American Express)
• Money Order or Certified Check (Note: we cannot give change from a money order - please make sure the amount is exact)

The Judge may issue an alias warrant for failing to appear.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is notified upon conviction and points may be assessed to your license. Only your insurance provider can tell you if any changes to your policy will take place.

Court ends when the last case has been called. Times will vary.

The doors may be closed, and you will not be allowed to enter. 

• No cell phones are allowed in the courtroom
• No food, drinks, or chewing gum
• No hats or sunglasses
• Be quiet while court is in session

The amount of court costs is set by the state, not by the City of Daphne. Cost is assessed in each case unless you are found not guilty. 

Please note: these amounts do not include any additional fines, warrant or failure to appear fees. An additional bail bond fee is assessed to all cases where a signature, cash, or corporate bond was posted.