What Happens on the Court Date on the Citation?
The date on the citation is the initial appearance and is your opportunity to enter a plea to the charge. You may plead “guilty,” “not guilty” or “no contest.” The initial appearance is not the trial date and the judge will not hear circumstances surrounding the case. If you plead “guilty” or “no contest” the citation will be resolved at the initial appearance. If you plead “not guilty” the case will be scheduled for a pre-trial conference. Paying Fines and Restitution: Fines and restitution can be paid at two locations: • City Hall – City Hall accepts cash, money orders, chekcs or credit cards (MasterCard, American Express or Discover). • Police Department – The Police Department only accepts cash (exact change only) or money orders. Personnel: To maintain objectivity, court personnel are independent of the police department.
