Arraignments & Court/Trial Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my initial court date?
It is possible to change your initial court date. You must contact the court office to make arrangements.
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Can I change my trial date?
To get a trial date changed you must write a letter to the Judge requesting a continuance and the reasons why. Your letter must be received in the Court office within 10 days of receiving your trial notice.
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If I plead guilty, do I have to pay today?
Yes, if possible. If you need time to pay, be sure you ask the Judge when you enter your plea.
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If I plead not guilty, when will my trial be?
Trials are set for Mondays and Thursdays. Cases are set in advance about two months. If you plead not guilty today, your case will be set within approximately two months.
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What if I don't know what to do at an arraignment, how to plead or proceed?
The Municipal Court Judge can grant you a continuance for you to get legal advice. You must ask the judge, at the arraignment time set by the officer, to get additional time and to have a new date to appear assigned to you. Neither the Judge nor court staff can give you legal advice.
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What is an arraignment?
An arraignment is the first appearance before a court to answer to a charge. When you receive a citation, you must enter a plea of either guilty, no contest, or not guilty to the court. This entry of plea is done at arraignment.
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When do you have arraignments?
Arraignments are:
Mondays
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1:30 p.m. Traffic/Parking Arraignments
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3 p.m. Criminal Arraignments
Thursdays
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1:30 p.m. Traffic/Parking Arraignments
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