2006-09-14 16:16:46 · 11 answers · asked by maryjpowers1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Need more details...type of ciation, state written in, history of charges.....Can not answer only with this little info.
2006-09-14 16:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, laws vary from state to state, so any answer you get here is either speculation or only very general comments.
The answer really depends on the terms of the citation. I'm an attorney in California and traffic tickets are often called citations. By signing the citation, I am promising to appear in court to answer the charge. The court will give me the option of just paying the fine to close the case or maybe I can go to traffic school.
The meaning of a citation in California might be different than the meaning of a citation in Texas or Florida. You are better off asking a local attorney.
2006-09-14 16:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, if you pay the fine listed on the citation, you will not have to appear in court provided you are willing to accept a guilty plea on the charge. Some courts do require you to appear though, so your best bet is to call the court in which the case will be heard, (city, district or fed court clerk) to make sure.
2006-09-14 16:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can, normally a citation is for a traffic violation or a minor criminal offence ( littering) most of them allow you to merely pay the fine by mail.
Normally those that require a court appearance will state that on the citation.
2006-09-14 16:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually.
What kind of citation was it ?
On the citation does it have a court date,
if it does you had better show up.
Traffic violations do not usually require court time, unless you acted in a criminal way.
You can most likely just send in the money to pay the fine.
Good luck
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2006-09-14 16:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by Scooby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on the citation for a court appearance date.
2006-09-14 16:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More often than not, you can waive the court appearance by sending in the fine. Incidentally, this is an admission of guilt.
If you choose not to pay the fine, you must either show up in person or hire a lawyer to appear for you.
If you do neither, a bench warrant for your arrest will be issued.
2006-09-14 16:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are fighting the citation.
2006-09-14 16:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by Chick with pets 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the citation.
2006-09-14 16:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if its a traffic violation.. no.. you can read the back of your ticket and send in your money and plead guilty. if you plead innocent you have to appear in court to get a date scheduled for you.
2006-09-14 16:18:13 · answer #10 · answered by Min 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋