Remote appearance at a traffic hearing or arraignment by TR-128 (filed in person or by mail; remote hearings typically on Fridays); Department 50 traffic trial calendars at 8:30 a.m. in Walnut Creek (arraignments 9:30 a.m.) and 1:30 p.m. in Richmond (arraignments 2:00), Department 54 in Pittsburg at 8:30 a.m., with the Zoom details; reminder notices; failure to appear or pay (a civil assessment of up to $100; TR-320); payment at the clerk's office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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Department Zoom Links Parties interested in appearing remotely for a hearing or arraignment should review and complete TR-128. File the form in person or by mail to the appropriate courthouse at the address noted on the form. Remote hearings are typically conducted on Fridays. Department 50 (Walnut Creek and Richmond) The Walnut Creek Traffic trial calendar is at 8:30 a.m., with arraignments at 9:30 a.m. Zoom Link: Walnut Creek Department 50 Zoom Link Meeting ID: 160 828 9530 Passcode: 949135 Zoom phone number: 669-254-5252 The Richmond Traffic trial calendar is at 1:30 p.m., with arraignments at 2:00 Zoom Link: Richmond Department 50 Zoom Link Meeting ID: 160 828 9530 Passcode: 949135 Zoom phone number: 669-254-5252 Department 54 (Pittsburg) The Pittsburg Traffic trial calendar is at 8:30 a.m., with arraignments to follow. Zoom Link: Pittsburg Department 54 Zoom Link Meeting ID: 161 629 9229 Passcode: 044696 Zoom phone number: 669-254-5252 Online Services for Traffic Pay Your Traffic Ticket Online Court Traffic Portal Traffic Information Where to Pay or Appear Court Locations and Hours Traffic School You may be eligible to attended traffic school. Click the link below for more information: Traffic School Reminder The court will send a reminder notice to the address listed on the citation, along with: Your due date and time How much you owe Whether you can go to traffic school Any proof of correction you might need Options on how to handle your citation You must take care of your traffic ticket on time - even if you do not get a reminder notice. Failure to Appear or Pay If you do not take care of your traffic ticket by the date shown on the reminder notice: You may be assessed a civil assessment fee of up to $100 Your case may be referred to the court's collection agency: Linebarger. If you get a notice telling you that a civil assessment fee has been added, it means you did not take action by the due date and/or you did not pay the fine. If a civil assessment has been added to your case pursuant to penal code 1214.1(b)(1), you can request the court to consider your good cause to vacate the added fee. You can do this by petition (TR-320), that can be found at the link below or at the Traffic Clerk’s Office and can be submitted by mail or in person to the court indicated on the citation. TR-320 Can't Afford to Pay Fine-Traffic and Other Infractions Important Information The court does not handle parking tickets. (If you received a parking ticket, contact the city printed on the ticket.) You can pay traffic fines and fees at the clerk's office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. You must take care of your traffic ticket on time - even if you do not get a reminder notice. Notices On January 17, 2024, the Court discharged its accountability to collect old traffic debt. • The approved order to discharge debt may be found here: Discharge Application & Order - Traffic Cases (as of Jan 2024) Notice On August 13, 2018, the Court discharged its accountability to collect on old traffic debt The approved order to discharge debt may be found here: Discharge Application Order - Infraction Cases You may download the list of discharged cases here: Discharge of Accountability - List of Infraction Cases Online Self-Help If you need more help or information, please refer to the Virtual Self-Help Law Center: Online Self-Help If You Can't Afford to Pay Learn about the MyCitations online tool that allows for fine reductions due to financial hardship. Financial Hardship - MyCitations
Department Zoom Links Parties interested in appearing remotely for a hearing or arraignment should review and complete TR-128. File the form in person or by mail to the appropriate courthouse at the address noted on the form. Remote hearings are typically conducted on Fridays. Department 50 (Walnut Creek and Richmond) The Walnut Creek Traffic trial calendar is at 8:30 a.m., with arraignments at 9:
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