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1. What are my rights?

You have the right to enter a plea of guilty, nolo contendere / no contest, or not guilty to each offense charged. You have the right to consult an attorney and the right to a jury or non-jury trial. If you plead not guilty, you will need to decide whether to have an attorney represent you. You may defend yourself, but no one else except a lawyer may represent you.

2. How can I plead?

Pleas:

Guilty - You admit that the act is prohibited by law, that you committed the act charged, and that you have no defense or excuse for your act.

Nolo contendere / no contest - You do not contest the state's charge against you. While it is not an admission by you that you are guilty, it will result in a conviction on your record.

Not guilty - You are informing the court that you deny guilt or that you have a good defense, and that the state must prove what is charged against you.

3. How do I request a pre-trial hearing or trial setting?

If you wish to plead not guilty or get further information on your options by setting court date, you must either appear in person before your appearance date on your citation at the court clerk's office or submit a written request. You may submit the Request for Trial Form to the court prior to your appearance date.  Attach a copy of your Driver's License or picture ID with the form.  A notice of trial date will be mailed to you at your current address.

4. Can I pay my citation online?

Yes, but only if you wish to pay the full amount. If you have been order by the court to pay a reduced amount or have requested Driver's Safety Course or a Deferral, do not pay online. Call the court directly to make your payment. If you pay online there are no refunds and the processing fee is not refundable. Contact the court for more information at 972-441-6372

5. How do I submit a document to the Court, such as my receipt for repair of defective equipment?

You may fill out an online form and attach your document to the form and it will automatically be sent to the court for review.  The are several documents that you may attach and send to the court.  Here is the Document Submission Form.

You may also call the Court for more information on forms or documents that you need to submit at (972)441-6372.