Do I have to appear in court if I gave the police officer money when they gave me the traffic ticket?

The money you gave the police officer is your bond money. If you decide to pay the ticket within 10 calendar days, that money will be applied to the total amount of fines and costs that you owe. Refer to the question that asks about paying a ticket for directions.


If you deny responsibility or plead not guilty your bond money will be held in trust at the court until your case reaches a final disposition.

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1. If I want to pay my civil infraction traffic ticket, what do I do?
2. If I want to deny responsibility for my civil infraction traffic ticket what do I do?
3. If I want to plead not guilty to my misdemeanor traffic ticket what do I do?
4. Do I have to appear in court if I gave the police officer money when they gave me the traffic ticket?
5. Is there a warrant for my arrest?
6. May I go to a court ordered or sponsored traffic school so I don't get points on my driver's license?
7. What if I've already received an extension on my traffic ticket but I still need more time?