Entering a Plea/Appearing in Court
When you receive a traffic citation,
you have 10 days to answer that citation; namely, to admit or deny
responsibility.
You are not required to pay the fine within 10 days.
Please read and follow the instructions on the back
of your ticket, indicate your decision, and send it to us as soon as possible.
Our address is on the front of
your ticket.
Your appearance in court may be made by personal appearance or by mail.
Appearance must be made within 10 business days of
the date the citation was issued.
A phone call is not
considered an appearance.
If you fail to appear for a civil infraction violation, a default judgment will
be entered against you, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed in addition to the
original fines and
costs, and your driver's license will be suspended until such time as
payment is made.
If you fail to appear for a misdemeanor violation, a bench warrant may be issued
for your arrest, additional court costs will be assessed, and your driver's
license will be suspended until such time as judgment is rendered.