Violations

No Contest Plea: When you enter a plea of no contest, you waive your right to trial. Your fine will be assessed at the time you enter your no contest plea. If you choose to do this by phone or in writing, you may ask for a bail reduction. You can pay the balance over the phone with a credit card. If you need to set up a payment plan, we will send you 2 copies of the agreement - one you will sign and return, the other copy is yours to keep with all the ways to make future payments.

Not Guilty Plea: Not Guilty Pleas are not accepted by phone call and must be in writing either in person or by mail. If you plead not guilty, the case will be set for trial, and you will receive notice of the trial date in the mail. At the trial you may present evidence and call witnesses.

Appearance by Declaration: You may choose appear by Declaration. You must submit a Declaration and Waiver (PDF) to the court up to 10 days before the trial date. However, the court will consider the officer's testimony in reaching the decision.    

When you appear at the courthouse for your trial, check the scrolling monitors on the first or third floor for your scheduled courtroom. IF you are unable to find your name or courtroom, check in with a clerk in room 107 or room 300. Please be prepared to present your case at the time listed on your trial notice. You do not have to testify if you do not want to. If you choose not to testify, the judge will not hold that against you and will base his or her decision on the evidence that is presented. If you fail to appear for trial after a plea of not guilty, the court will take testimony from the officer and make a ruling from the evidence presented.

Please be respectful and practice good courthouse etiquette. 

If you do not appear on or before your first appearance date by telephone, mail, or in person, the court will enter a default judgment. The entire presumptive fine (scheduled bail) will be imposed. Your driver's license will be sanctioned which could result in the suspension of you driving privileges and your account turned over for collection. Additional fees will be assessed. 

In Person: You may request a reduction of the scheduled bail. The Court will enter a judgment, impose a fine. We will setup a payment plan if needed or you can pay in full by cash or credit card.

By Mail: Review the bottom of your citation and mark the option you wish to plea. If you submit a letter of explanation and ask for a bail reduction, the Court will enter a judgment and impose a fine. You may receive a refund check for a portion of the bail. If you mail in check for your bail amount without a letter of explanation, a judgment will be entered, and the full bail will be applied.

By Telephone: You may request a reduction of the scheduled bail. The Court will accept your credit/debit card for payment in full or setup a payment plan with you and 2 copies of the agreement will be sent out one for you to sign and return and one to keep with all the information on payment options on it.