Fannin County Traffic Court Records
Fannin County traffic court records are kept by the County Clerk in Bonham. Traffic violations in this Northeast Texas county go through JP precincts in Bonham, Leonard, Trenton, Honey Grove, and Ladonia for offenses outside city limits, and through municipal courts for violations inside those communities. This page covers how to search Fannin County traffic records and what steps to take when you receive a citation.
Fannin County Overview
Fannin County Clerk Office
Tammy Biggar is the County Clerk for Fannin County. The office is at 800 E 2nd St, Bonham TX 75418. Phone: (903) 583-7488. Fax: (903) 583-9598. The clerk maintains county court records, land records, vital records, and other county documents. For traffic court records, this office is your primary point of contact for finding case files and requesting copies.
Fannin County has multiple JP precincts covering different communities including Bonham, Leonard, Trenton, Honey Grove, and Ladonia. The Bonham Municipal Court and Leonard Municipal Court handle traffic violations issued within those city limits. Check your citation for the court name to identify which court filed your case.
| County Clerk | Tammy Biggar |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 E 2nd St, Bonham, TX 75418 |
| Phone | (903) 583-7488 |
| Fax | (903) 583-9598 |
| Land Records | TexasFile |
| State Case Search | re:SearchTX |
Finding Fannin County Traffic Court Records
Start with re:SearchTX, the free statewide portal that covers Fannin County. Search by name or case number for traffic cases. The portal shows filing dates, case type, and status. It is the best first step before calling the courthouse in Bonham.
For direct records requests, call the Fannin County Clerk at (903) 583-7488. Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act require a 10-business-day response. Standard Texas fees apply: $1 per page for copies and $5 for certified documents. Provide the defendant's name and approximate offense date with any request.
Traffic Citations in Fannin County
Traffic violations in Fannin County are governed by the Texas Transportation Code. Moving violations under Chapter 545 are Class C misdemeanors with fines plus mandatory court costs. The total is higher than the base fine on your ticket. You must respond by your appearance date. Ignoring a ticket leads to additional penalties and possible warrant.
Deferred disposition is an option for most Class C violations. Enter a plea, pay the fee, and serve a probation period. Complete it without a new violation and the case is dismissed without a conviction. Ask about this at or before your court date. The probation period is usually 90 to 180 days set by the judge. The Driver Safety Course option is also available for eligible drivers once per year.
Online Tools for Fannin County Traffic Cases
The re:SearchTX statewide portal provides free case search for Fannin County traffic records without a trip to Bonham.
Search Fannin County traffic cases by name or case number on re:SearchTX before contacting the county clerk.
The Texas DPS website handles driver record requests needed for Driver Safety Course dismissals in Fannin County cases.
Order a Type 3A certified driving record through Texas DPS when completing a Driver Safety Course dismissal for a Fannin County citation.
Cities in Fannin County
Bonham is the county seat of Fannin County. Other communities include Leonard, Trenton, Honey Grove, and Ladonia. No cities here meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations within Bonham city limits are handled by the Bonham Municipal Court.
Nearby Counties
Fannin County is in Northeast Texas near the Oklahoma border. These counties border it.