The following require a mandatory appearance in Court regardless of where you reside. Your court date is shown on the face of your citation.
Mandatory Court Appearances
- All other non-traffic offenses
- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
- Driving While Under the Influence
- Fictitious Plates or Registration
- If an accident occurred
- If you wish to plead Not Guilty
- Petit Larceny
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Reckless or Careless Driving
- Suspended or Revoked Driver's License
- Unlicensed Driver
What Happens if you Fail to Appear
If you fail to appear on your court date and you have not
- Paid the full bail and/or
- Paid the full bail and attended traffic school and/or
- Shown proof of insurance or registration
The Judge will order a bench warrant for your arrest. At that time, a notice will be sent to your department of motor vehicles requesting the suspension of your driver's license. Any money ultimately owed to the Court will be increased considerably.
