| Criminal / Traffic Division | |
|---|---|
| Criminal Violation Court Cost | $90.00 |
| Moving Violation Court Cost | $90.00 |
| Non-moving Violation Court Cost | $55.00 |
All Minor Misdemeanor Criminal and Traffic citations (with the exception of possession of marijuana, speed, and seatbelt) requires the posting of $115.00, which includes Court Cost.
Possession of marijuana is a Must Appear (MM) offense.
Absolutely no felonies or domestic violence offenses with a motion for temporary protection orders are bondable without approval of the judge.
*** Criminal Trespass citations issued after June 24, 1994 for trespassing at Glass Rock, Lake Jenny, and Crystal Lake will be bondable. The bond is $190.00.
| Speeding | |
|---|---|
| 01 to 20 MPH Over | $115.00 bond (includes court cost) |
| 21 to 35 MPH Over | $165.00 bond (includes court cost) |
| 36 MPH and Over | $190.00 bond (includes court cost) |
| Seatbelt or Child Restraint | |
|---|---|
| Bond for Driver | $85.00 |
| Bond for Passenger | $75.00 |
| Child Restraint | $85.00 |
*** (If cited for more than one offense, only required to pay one court cost)
All minor misdemeanors are to be paid by the court date listed on the bottom right side of the citation. No partial payments will be accepted prior to court date. Payment arrangements are granted only by appearing in court on scheduled date and time.
Failure to pay your fine in full or follow scheduled payments will result in a license suspension until such fine is paid. All violations require proof of insurance for the Date of Citation. If your ticket is marked "FR NOT SHOWN" you must bring proof to court. Do not bring invoices or applications. You need an insurance card with effective dates for the car listed on the citation. Failure to provide proof of insurance will result in a suspension of your license imposed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for a minimum of 90 days.
Bonds can be posted at the Clerk's Office Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Court is closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch. Bonds only may be paid after hours at the Sheriff's Office, fines will not be accepted.
*** Cash bonds will be refunded to the defendant. If a cash or 10% bond is posted, 90% of the monies paid will be refunded to the defendant after fines and cost are deducted.
| Misdemeanor of the 1st Degree (M-1) | $500.00 + $25.00 surcharge ($525.00) |
| Misdemeanor of the 2nd Degree (M-2) | $400.00 + $25.00 surcharge ($425.00) |
| Misdemeanor of the 3rd Degree (M-3) | $300.00 + $25.00 surcharge ($325.00) |
| Misdemeanor of the 4th Degree (M-4) | $200.00 + $25.00 surcharge ($225.00) |
*** The $25 additional bond fee is required by state. This surcharge will be refunded to the defendant, only if the charges against defendant are dismissed.
*** All must appear citations must be marked 'Must Appear" by the arresting officer.
| Probation Services Fund | |
|---|---|
| Standard probation fee (one time fee) | $150.00 |
| ISP Probation (one time fee) | $200.00 |
| Revocation of probation motion | $50.00 |
| Probation warrant | $50.00 |
| Immobilization order | $25.00 |
| Driving Privileges | $25.00 |
| Re-issuance of driving privileges | $10.00 |
| (new job, change of hours, extended privileges) | |
| Gross Overload: Trucks | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2,000 LBS | $170.00 (includes court cost) |
| 2,000 to 5,000 LBS | $190.00 plus $1.00 per 100 LBS of overload (includes court cost) |
| 5,000 to 10,000 LBS | $220.00 plus $2.00 per 100 LBS of overload (includes court cost) and must appear in court |
| In excess of 10,000 LBS | $250.00 bond plus $3.00 per 100 LBS of overload (includes court cost) and must appear in court |
| Additional Administration Cost | |
|---|---|
| Affidavit of Indigency (State Mandated) | $25.00 |
| Issuance of Warrant | $25.00 |
| Certified Mail | $5.00 |
| Capital recover service (collections) (30% applied to upaid balance) |
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| Declaration of forfeiture order | $25.00 |
| Expungement fees | $75.00 |
| Warrant Registration Block | $25.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.25 |
| Certified Copies (per page) | $1.00 |
| Audio CD for Transcripts | $20.00 |
| NSF Checks or Closed Accounts | $30.00 |
| Subpoena (per person) | $1.00 |
| Jurors (for each juror appearing) | $9.00 |
*** Court reporter: Requesting party shall be responsible for payment directly to reporter. Note: Court will contact reporter and make arrangements.
| Common Violations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Section Number | Degree | Violation Description |
| 4301.62 | MM | Open Container |
| 4301.64 | M4 | Consume Alcohol in a Vehicle |
| 4301.69 | M1 | Underage Consumption/Possession |
| 4503.11 | M4 | Fail to File Annual Registration |
| 4503.12 | M4 | Fail to Transfer Registration |
| 4503.28 | M4 | Fail to Register Dealer |
| 4507.30 | M1 | Fictitious Operator License |
| 4507.31 | M1 | Permit a Minor to Drive |
| 4510.11 | M1 | Driving Under Suspension/License Restriction |
| 4510.14 | M1 | Driving Under Suspension/OVI |
| 4510.16 | M1 | Driving Under Suspension/FRA |
| 4510.21 | M1 | Driving Under Suspension/Failure to Reinstate |
| 4510.037 | M1 | Driving Under Suspension/Points |
| 4510.12 | M4 to M1 | No Operator License (Expired more than six months or prior offenses within three Years |
| 4511.19 | M1 | Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol |
| 4511.19(B)(H) | M4, M3 | Operating a Vehicle After Underage Alcohol Consumption |
| 4511.194 | M1 | Physical Control Under the Influence |
| 4511.20 | M4 | Reckless Operation |
| 4549.02 | M1 | Stopping After Accident |
| 4549.08 | M4 | Fictitious Plates |
| 4549.10 | M4 | Operate Without Plates |
| 4549.11 | M4 | Operate with Plates of Former Owner |
| 2903.13 | M1 | Assault |
| 2903.14 | M3 | Negligent Assault |
| 2903.21 | M1 | Aggravated Menacing |
| 2903.22 | M4 | Menacing |
| 2907.06 | M3 | Sexual Imposition |
| 2907.08 | M3 | Voyeurism |
| 2907.09 | M4 | Public Indecency |
| 2909.06 | M2, M1 | Criminal Damaging - Endanger |
| 2909.07 | M3, M1 | Criminal Mischief |
| 2911.21 | M4 | Criminal Trespass |
| 2913.02 | M1 | Theft - Petty |
| 2913.03 | M1 | Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle |
| 2913.04 | M4 | Unauthorized Use of Property |
| 2913.11 | M1 | Passing Bad Checks |
| 2917.11 | MM | Disorderly Conduct |
| 2917.11 | M4 | Disorderly Conduct Persisting |
| 2919.21 | M1 | Non Support |
| 2921.13 | M1 | Falsification |
| 2921.31 | M2 | Obstructing Official Business |
| 2921.33 | M4, M2, M1 | Resisting Arrest |
| 2925.11 | MM | Possession of Marijuana |
| 2925.14 | M4 | Possession of Drug Paraphernalia |