I have reasons to believe the ticketing officer (NY - Westchester County) clocked my speed inaccurately. He told me to make my court date and if I did he would "work with me." Does NY law require that the ticketing officer show up in court for my hearing?
2007-11-19 13:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Merrymeet 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
most courts do not have the officer(s) showing up on the 1st court date given to you. most 1st court dates are 1st appearances more or less telling you what you did and what you want to to. i.e. pay the fine, set it for trial or ask for time to talk to a lawyer. if it's set for trial and the officer doesn't show most courts drop it.
2007-11-19 13:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by andy3191 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yeah usually the one who gives you the ticket shows up but not in all states
2007-11-20 09:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by PSOs gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Officer is required to appear unless he is excused.
2007-11-19 13:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
not sure, but in NH if they don't show up usually you can get off.
2007-11-19 13:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by beatlemania 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋