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.