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1. Does the mayor hear my case?

No, the court is presided over by a magistrate who is certified by law to hear and determine cases filed in Mayor’s Court.

2. Can I get a continuance over the phone?

No. You must be signed in person on or before the court date at the bottom left hand side of the citation. You can receive one continuance, so if you have already had one then you will need to appear in court to request another.

3. Do I have to appear in court?

Certain traffic violations and criminal offenses can be payout, if the personal appearance box at bottom left side of citation is not marked, no you do not have to appear, you can call the office to confirm if a payout or personal appearance. You can pay online visa or master card, over the phone, in person or by mail.

4. When is the court appearance mandatory?

If you have been cited for one of the following offenses, you are REQUIRED to appear in court on the date listed on the bottom of your citation:

1. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
2. Leaving the scene of an accident (hit-skip)
3. No operator’s license: not licensed to drive: license expired OVER six (6) months.
4. Driving under ANY suspensions
5. Wrongful Entrustment (allowing a person under suspension to operate your motor vehicle.
6. A third (3rd) moving violation within a one-year period.
7. All First, Second, Third and Fourth Degree Misdemeanor charges.