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Can I enter a plea of not guilty without appearing in the court?: For parking and traffic tickets you may plead not guilty by signing the back of the ticket and forwarding it to the court. You will then be scheduled for a subsequent conference date at which time you will meet with the prosecuting attorney.
Appearance is mandatory for all housing and code of ordinance violations.

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1. When is court in session?

Parking Conferences are the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and must be scheduled in advance.

Trials are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. and must be scheduled in advance.

Housing Violations are held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Traffic and Appearance tickets are every Wednesday at 1 p.m. / 7 p.m.

2. What are the court office hours?: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. We do not close for lunch hour.

3. What form of payment does the court accept?: Cash, certified check or money order, Mastercard, or Visa.

4. Can someone appear in court for me?: No, with one exception an attorney may appear on your behalf with a letter/affidavit of power of attorney.

5. Can I just plead guilty and pay the fine without appearing in court?: Yes, you may please guilty by signing the back of the ticket and mailing it in with the payment or pay at the cashier's window. With the exception for violations 511, 512, 1212, 600, all housing violations, and code of ordinance violations in which an appearance is mandatory.

6. Can I enter a plea of not guilty without appearing in the court?: For parking and traffic tickets you may plead not guilty by signing the back of the ticket and forwarding it to the court. You will then be scheduled for a subsequent conference date at which time you will meet with the prosecuting attorney.
Appearance is mandatory for all housing and code of ordinance violations.

7. How can I get an adjournment?: You may request an adjournment at the cashier's window or by mail. You may not get an adjournment via a telephone call.

8. If I have a warrant will I be arrested?: Yes, there is a possibility that you will be arrested. You must answer the ticket/summons as quickly as possible.

9. What will happen if I fail to answer the summons/ticket?: Eventually you will be declared a scofflaw and/or a warrant will be issued for your arrest.

10. How many points will I get for traffic violation?: For all questions regarding points please contact the Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-DIAL-DMV or visit the Online DMW website.