Request a hearing by either 1 - mailing in a hearing request form (found on a fee schedule or bond card) postmarked on or before your appearance date or 2 - appear at the courthouse on or before the date on your citations. The Clerk of the Court will then schedule a hearing date. Hearings may be held in-person, remotely (via Zoom), or by mail depending on the courthouse.

Notify the court as soon as you can if:

• There are any witnesses that you need to have subpoenaed to the hearing (requests must be received at least 14 days in advance)
• You need an interpreter on site or other, non-legal, assistance
• You will need to use any equipment to present evidence.  Most courts have projectors and computer capabilities. Some courts allow you to come in prior to your court date to familiarize yourself with how the equipment works - so ask!

Be sure to:

• Be on time
• Dress neatly
• Find out if children are allowed in courtroom
• Be prepared to tell the judge why you were not responsible for what is on your ticket

*If you do not show up, you will be found responsible and a judgment will be entered in favor of the state and you will be responsible for the full cost of the traffic fine.  Points may also be added to your driving record and your insurance company notified, depending on the citation.*