Municipal Court
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Riverside Municipal Court
(Located inside Riverside City Hall)
Office Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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• Judge: Lance Bell
• Prosecutor: Elizabeth Parsons
• Email the Court Magistrate
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at least 3 business days following the citation date
PAY FINES & TICKETS: ​​​​​​​
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BY PHONE (205-302-7443)
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MAIL OR IN PERSON
Riverside Municipal Court
379 Depot Street
Riverside, Alabama 35135​
Riverside Municipal Court is a criminal misdemeanor court that handles misdemeanor and traffic offenses that occur
within the city limits and police jurisdiction of Riverside, Alabama.
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PAYING TRAFFIC FINES
If you have received a traffic citation, you are to appear at Riverside Municipal Court on the date stated on your citation.
If you desire a court hearing, or if a court appearance is required, you must appear on the court date and time shown on your citation.
Certain citations may be paid without appearing in Court if you wish to enter a plea of guilty.
Any pre-payment must be made 24 hours prior to the court date on your ticket.
(Mailed payments must reach the Court office 24 hours before court date.)
To obtain information as to the amount of these fines visit http://riversideal.govtportal.com
Please allow at least 3 business days following the citation date to request information, or for payment. ​
ATTENDING COURT
Municipal Court is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month and begins promptly at 3:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted on the City Calendar.
In the event of a conflict or illness, a continuance must be requested by 4:00pm on the day preceding your court date.
If you fail to appear in court on the date and time shown on your traffic ticket or to plea and pay the ticket BEFORE your court date, any one or more of the following things may happen without further notice to you:​​​​​​
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1) A warrant will be issued for your arrest.
2) Your driver’s license will be suspended and it cannot be reinstated until the ticket is cleared and a reinstatement fee is paid.
3) A new charge of failure to appear may be made against you.
4) The fine is subject to being increased.
5) Any bond you have posted will be forfeited
For any other information regarding your citation, contact
the Court Magistrate during regular office hours.
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Riverside Municipal Court
Riverside City Hall
379 Depot Street
Riverside, Alabama 35135
205.338.7692 ext 2