About Infractions

Being accused of an infraction can be an upsetting experience. We hope this page will be of help in guiding you through the infraction process and take some of the mystery out of the procedures. We have tried to anticipate and answer the more frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to ask a staff member.

BRIAN D BARLOW, Judge
BRIAN D GWINN, Judge
NICHOLAS L. WALLACE, Judge
MELISSA K. CHLARSON, Court Commissioner

  1. WHAT IS AN INFRACTION?
  2. WHAT MUST I DO IF I RECEIVE AN INFRACTION?
  3. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR AND HOW SHOULD I ACT IN COURT?
  4. WHAT IS A MITIGATION HEARING?
  5. WHAT IS A CONTESTED HEARING?
  6. MAY I HAVE A LAWYER AT A CONTESTED HEARING?
  7. IS THERE A PROCESS TO KEEP THE VIOLATION OFF MY RECORD?
  8. MAY I HAVE A HEARING BY MAIL?
  9. WILL A TRAFFIC INFRACTION APPEAR ON MY DRIVING RECORD?
  10. WHAT IF I DO NOT PAY FOR MY TICKET OR APPEAR AT A HEARING?
  11. WHAT ABOUT A NO LIABILITY INSURANCE TICKET?
  12. IS THERE A RIGHT TO APPEAL?