ETA Data Direct, Inc. — Municipal Software Solutions

What We Offer

Software & Services

One System. Every Function. Zero Gaps.

Court clerks manage cases, collect payments, track warrants, handle officer paperwork, and report to the state — all in one platform built specifically for Alabama municipal courts, so your staff works faster and nothing falls through the cracks.

Core System Features

Case Management

Full misdemeanor maintenance with multiple search options — by name, ticket, SSN, driver's license, case number, tag, and more.

Financial Reporting

State-required reporting, payment tracking, and finance department integration — always audit-ready with custom reports as requested.

Payment Processing

Accept credit cards in-court and online. Payments post immediately. Partial payments, payment plans, and schedules included.

Statewide Compliance

Seamless interface to state for all tickets. All Alabama state forms included. Docket maintenance by court date to clear docket.

Integrated Solutions

Credit Card Processing

Online & in-court payments via Government Portal. No cost to the city — 3.5% convenience fee paid by defendant. Free card readers.

Cash Bond

Defendants post bond online by credit card — no one has to visit the jail. Court and jail are notified automatically by email.

eSwear V2

Officers sign tickets digitally from any location. Ticket images emailed to the court clerk and attached to the case — no paper, no delay.

Warrant Lookup

Statewide database with 80,000+ records. Search by name, DOB, agency, and more. Free for all ETA Municipal Court customers.

CourtRoom Portal

Extends court access through a secure web portal for streamlined courtroom operations and real-time case information.

Document Imaging

Scan and attach entire stacks of documents at once. Eliminate paper files and retrieve records instantly.

eCitation

Citation images automatically attached to the case — no manual entry, no scanning, no lost paperwork.

AOC Interface

Seamless interface to the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts for state ticket processing and compliance.

Every License. Every Renewal. Under Control.

Tracking business licenses, managing renewals, running reports for the state, and handling building permits can consume your staff's entire day. ETA's Business License System was designed specifically for Alabama cities using NAICS codes — giving your team a single, fast system that keeps every license organized and every report ready.

Core System Features

Powerful Search

Find any license instantly — search by business name, owner name, address, or business description. Global search across all records.

Alabama NAICS Codes

Built specifically for Alabama municipalities using standard NAICS classification codes. Compliant and ready for state reporting.

Monthly Reporting

Transmit monthly municipal business license report data with ease. Custom forms and reports generated as requested.

Document Management

Attach scanned documents to any license record. Full business license documentation with PDF output to any printer.

Easy Data Entry

Windows interface designed for speed — drop-down calendars, check boxes, multiple choice buttons, and resizable pop-up windows.

Access Anywhere

Access the system from iPhone, iPad, and Android. Disaster recovery included with full data backup to keep your records safe.

Building Permits

Integrated Building Permit Management

Track and manage building permits alongside your business licenses — all in one system. No separate software or duplicate data entry.

Issue, Search & Report

Issue, search, and report on permits with the same fast interface your staff already knows. Custom permit forms available as requested.

Also Included

Microsoft Word interface Multiple screens at once MapQuest link for addresses Custom reports on request Credit card payment posting On-site demos & training

Meters to Mailboxes. One System Handles It All.

Utility departments juggle meter readings, billing cycles, payment collection, and customer service — often with disconnected tools that slow everything down. ETA's Utility Billing System brings it all together in one streamlined platform, from reading meters on a smartphone to collecting payments online.

Core System Features

Smartphone Meter Reading

Read meters directly from any smartphone with an immediate update to the system. No upload/download — no data loss if a device fails.

Online Payments & e-Bill

Customers sign up for electronic billing and pay online from any device. Payments reconciled daily and posted to accounts automatically.

Flexible Billing Services

Define your own services — Water, Sewer, Garbage, and more. Track deposits for any service type and print laser bills in color with 12-month usage bar graphs.

Account Management

Full customer records with transaction history, scanned documents, unlimited notes, and customer photos. Search by name or address with Google Map links.

Reporting & Receivables

Print accounts receivable for any date. PDF reports for archiving or emailing. Management and statistical reports to monitor account activity at a glance.

Credit Card & Bank Draft

Secure online credit card payments for customers. Credit card and bank draft interface built in. Cash receipts module to emulate a register and print receipts.

Also Included

Work order tracking module Estimate readings by book Microsoft Word interface Access from iPhone, iPad, Android Address verification Disaster recovery & data backup

Court-Ordered Driving School. Fully Integrated. Zero Hassle.

When your court assigns driving school, tracking completion shouldn't fall on your clerk's shoulders. ETA Driving School is the only online driving school that integrates directly with your municipal court system — so enrollment, completion, and certificates are all visible without a single phone call.

Why Courts Choose ETA Driving School

Court System Integration

The only driving school that connects directly to your ETA Municipal Court System. See enrollment dates, completion status, and more.

No Other Vendor Offers This

No competing driving school integrates with municipal court software. This feature is exclusive to ETA customers.

24/7 Online Access

Defendants complete the course on their own schedule from any device — anytime, anywhere with internet access.

Revenue for Your Court

Fee collection and monthly payments to courts are built in. Streamlined compliance and payment handling included.

Bilingual Support

Full driving school instructions and materials available in both English and Spanish to serve your entire community.

Flexible Support

Telephone support Monday–Friday during business hours. Email support available 24/7 for after-hours needs.

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Quick Access

ETA Services & Links

ETA Driving School→ Download LookSoftware→ Launch Lookserver→ Sign Up for e-Billing→ Warrant Lookup Application→ AL Municipal Court Clerks & Magistrates Assoc.→ Administrative Office of Courts→

Municipal SoftwareBuilt for Alabama Cities

Alabama's Largest Municipal Software Provider

Vision

Mission

Goal

Superior Product.Unmatched Support.Trusted Partnership.

Software & Services

Case Management

Financial Reporting

Payment Processing

Statewide Compliance

Credit Card Processing

Cash Bond

eSwear V2

Warrant Lookup

CourtRoom Portal

Document Imaging

eCitation

AOC Interface

Powerful Search

Alabama NAICS Codes

Monthly Reporting

Document Management

Easy Data Entry

Access Anywhere

Integrated Building Permit Management

Issue, Search & Report

Smartphone Meter Reading

Online Payments & e-Bill

Flexible Billing Services

Account Management

Reporting & Receivables

Credit Card & Bank Draft

Court System Integration

No Other Vendor Offers This

24/7 Online Access

Revenue for Your Court

Bilingual Support

Flexible Support

ETA Services & Links

The ETA Team

Eddie Ambrose

Jennifer Ambrose Roberts

Steve Spates

Joey Ambrose

Jessica Ambrose

Contact & Support

Remote Technical Support

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Municipal Software
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Unmatched Support.
Trusted Partnership.

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