The information contained here is intended to address frequently asked questions. It is not comprehensive and should not be construed as legal advice. Those in need of legal advice should consult an attorney.
Criminal Citations
If you receive a Criminal Citation your appearance is MANDATORY.
Criminal Hearings are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Zoom hearings are available upon request for all cases except Driving Under The Influence (DUI) and Domestic Violence Assault. Requests for a Zoom Hearing MUST be made 48 hours prior to your hearing date. Examples of Criminal Citations are: Driving While License Suspended, Theft, DUI, and Assault.
If you receive a Criminal Citation (either a goldenrod half sheet or a white full sheet) from a police officer or in the mail you have been charged with a crime. Failure to appear will result in a warrant being issued for your arrest. A $100.00 warrant fee may be imposed.
Look for an appearance (arraignment) date in the mid-lower left-hand portion of the full white sheet or bottom left on the gold half sheet. If no date is written on the citation, the court will send you a summons to appear for a hearing in 2-3 weeks. The summons to appear will be mailed to the address on the face of the citation. It is your responsibility to contact the court if the address is incorrect or the summons is not received within 2-3 weeks. For additional information or questions please contact the court.
Infraction Information
If you receive an Infraction you MUST respond within 30 days from the date issued or 33 days from the date the notice is mailed. Infraction hearings are scheduled the second Tuesday of every other month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Some examples of Infractions are: Speeding, No Insurance or Registration, Defective Equipment and Parking.
Zoom hearings are available upon request. Requests for a Zoom Hearing MUST be made 48 hours prior to your hearing date.
You may respond to your infraction in several ways. You can pay the ticket, set up payment arrangements, request an in person appearance for a mitigation or contested hearing or submit an electronic hearing form where the Judge will review your written statement in lieu of an appearance in court. Additionally, you may request a deferred finding by the use of a mitigation hearing either in person or electronically.
Failure to respond to your infraction within 30 days from the issue date or 33 days front the date the notice was mailed or failing to appear at your requested hearing may result in an automatic finding of committed, and possible referral to a collection agency.
Please use the tabs below for more information regarding infractions.