Marion co traffic court.. give me the scoop?
Someone said if I go to court instead of just paying it that with it being a first offense and what not typically they will lower the charge and the fine and not give as many points so thats what I was thinking of doing but I'm confused about this. Someone even said to go as far as getting a lawyer, which I'm not sure about (noone was hurt or anything, the only damage in the wreck was done to my car pretty much too).
Soo anyone have any advice for me?
Misty I really think you should go to court on this one. During court you will be able to ask for the diversion program since it is your first offense. If you are found guilty you can take an online class and recieve points back on your license through the diversion program. My husband did this, I am thinking it cost him $200 but it kept his license clean and since he drives a company vehicle it was money well spent.
Jeannie
33 lbs lost prior to surgery!
Misty, check this link. If you accept the charge, you can then go into the diversion program to lower the points.
If you fight it, and are found guilty anyway, the fines are increased because you took up the court's time.
This info was in the paper awhile back - they wanted to discourage folks from coming to court because it is so overcrowded.
Traffic Court Division
The traffic division of the Marion County Clerk's Office is responsible for receiving payments for the Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) or cases resolved in Criminal Superior Court 13 (Traffic Court).
When a ticket is issued by a police agency, you have 60 days from the day you receive the ticket to admit (pay) or deny the violation without penalty.
The payment date is 60 days from the date you received the ticket. If the payment date is on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, you have until the next business day to make your payment. Your envelope must be received by that date. Failure to pay or deny the ticket by that date will result in a default judgment against you. The court may also assess additional fines, costs and fees; suspend your driver's license; and/or issue a warrant for your arrest.
If you admit the violation, you will be asked to choose one of the following:
- Safe Driver Option: You are eligible if: 1) You have not received a ticket for a moving violation in the past 6 months, 2) your speed did not exceed 25 mph over the speed limit and 3) the ticket was not a worksite, school zone, driving while suspended or passing a school bus, failure to yield to emergency recovery or highway maintenance vehicle, unsafe start, multiple tickets or aggressive driver tickets. There will be no record of this ticket reported to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. To take advantage of the safe driver option, you must pay $225 and are not required to attend any classes. If you choose this option and are not eligible, an admission will be entered. The safe driver option excludes commercial drivers.
- Admission: You may admit the violation and pay the ticket. An admission has the same effect as a court judgment. A record of this judgment will be sent to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of Indiana and your licensing state.
- Equipment / Paperwork Diversion: If eligible, this option is only for NON-MOVING violations. If this violation qualifies for a diversion, you can correct the violation and pay the reduced fee of $75. Correction of the problem alone will not result in a dismissal of the ticket. If you decide not to correct the violation or you wait past the 60 day due date to pay, you will owe the full amount of the ticket($150). This option excludes commercial drivers.
If you choose to deny the violation, you may deny the ticket and request a court trial in front of a judge. A notice of your trial date will be mailed to the address listed on the ticket unless you provide a different address. You must appear on the trial date. If the court finds against you a fine may be assessed up to $10,000 plus court costs. The trial date may not be changed by telephone. The denial must be received by the 60 day due date. Mail the ticket along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to TVB Denial, 9049 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229.
Jeannie
33 lbs lost prior to surgery!
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