Bail Amount for Traffic Ticket

What is Bail Amount for a traffic ticket?

The amount of money for the violation indicated on the courtesy notice for a traffic ticket is called "Bail Amount". In most cases a person accused of a traffic violation for an infraction may choose to pay the Bail amount listed on the courtesy notice instead of going court. If a person decides to pay the Bail Amount and not go to court, this action is called a "bail forfeiture."

What is the Fine for a traffic ticket?

If a person accused of a traffic violation for an infraction decides to go to court instead of a bail forfeiture, and is sentenced by the court to pay an amount, this amount is called a "fine."

How much is the bail amount verses the fine amount for a traffic infraction violation?

In most cases the bail amount is equivalent to the fine amount for traffic tickets in California. Both bail and fine amounts carry additional penalties and fees. The California legislature decides the minimum and maximum fine amount for every violation of state law. Certain violations are subject to local laws and corresponding fines according to the local laws. Also, the fines have additional penalties and fees that substantially increase the fine amount. For example, when penalties and fees are added to a $45 fine or bail amount, the total fine owed may be $195.

How do I take care of my ticket ticket for infraction violation?

There are a few options to take care of a traffic ticket, depending on the violation(s) and laws that the citation was issue for:

• PAY THE TICKET (CALLED A BAIL FORFEITURE):

If the defendant decides to pay the bail (forfeit ), no court appearance will be necessary and the traffic violation case will be closed. The courtesy notice will have the bail amount owed and the available methods of payment such as; paying the traffic ticket online, by phone, or in person at the court location(s). The defendant may have an option to attend traffic school with bail forfeiture, if the traffic school eligibility requirements are met.  

• RESERVE A DATE TO GO TO COURT AND SEE THE JUDGE:

Going to court to appear in front of the judge can be either optional or mandatory the appearance date may be extended:

Optional Court Appearance: The courtesy notice will indicate the bail amount that can be paid or show proof of correction for correctable violations. If the defendant decides to go to court, the court will explain the charges, the rights and options, including setting a trial date if the ticket is to be contested by pleading not guilty.

Mandatory Court Appearance: Certain violations require a mandatory court appearance before a judge. The courtesy notice will indicate "mandatory appearance" if it is required.

• IF THE DEFENDANT PLEADS NOT GUILTY:

The traffic ticket can be contested either in a court trial (court appearance is needed) or a trial by written declaration (no court appearance needed). In most cases, if the traffic ticket is not dismissed after a court trial or trial by written declaration, a defendant can still ask to complete traffic school according to people v. Wozniak.

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