Your citation is due 20 days from the date the citation was issued. Your appearance or response date is located below your signature line on the citation. Please allow at least 48 hours for your citation to be filed with the court before information can be given. You must notify the court either in person or in writing your intentions on your citation.
Juveniles (persons age 16 or younger) must appear in court with a parent or legal guardian. The court will notify the juvenile and their parent/legal guardian of a scheduled court date. No plea or payment is authorized at clerk's window, online, or by mail. Juvenile must appear to enter plea in open court.
PHONE CALLS DO NOT CONSTITUTE APPEARANCE.
Failure to respond to your citation within 20 days from the date the citation was issued may result in:
- Warrant issued for your arrest and an additional fee up to $75.00 will be assessed.
- Case sent to a collection agency and additional fees added to your case.
If you feel you are not guilty and desire a trial, you may request a court date by filling out the appropriate form online (see Forms tab). You may also mail or email a copy of your request for court in written format on or before your appearance date as noted on your citation. If you wish to appear in person, please do so during normal business hours. You will be notified by mail or email of the date and time to appear for your scheduled court date. If your address is different from the one listed on your citation, please provide the court with your correct address.
Nothing contained herein is intended to be, nor should be construed as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.