Most traffic citations that are given out by law enforcement are considered civil violations. These include running a stoplight, 超速行驶, 非法转弯, 非法过马路, 或者违反了停车计时器. The penalty for a civil traffic infraction is usually a fine. Additionally, points may be assessed on your driving record. An infraction is a non-criminal charge.
If you have 刑事 6686皇冠最新登陆 or Misdemeanor violations included on your citation, you must appear before the judge on your scheduled appearance date.
注意: Failure to appear or pay will result in an admission of responsibility and judgment will be entered for the State.
参观 表格及表格套件 page to view and download forms related to traffic cases.
违反民用6686皇冠最新登陆法规
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If you have been charged with a civil traffic violation, you have the following rights:- The right to have a civil traffic hearing before a justice of the peace or a civil traffic hearing officer.
- The right to be represented by counsel at the hearing. If you choose to be represented by counsel you must notify the court in writing at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing date, otherwise you waive your right to be represented by an attorney. The court does not appoint attorneys for civil traffic violations.
- The right to question witnesses testifying against you and cross-examine them as to the truthfulness of their testimony.
- The right to present evidence on your behalf and the right to have subpoenas issued by the court at no cost to you to compel the attendance of witnesses.
- 上诉权 the outcome of the civil traffic hearing. 有, 然而, no right to appeal a judgment entered by default because of your failure to appear.
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You may pay your citation or monthly payment to the court by money order, certified check or credit card. You also have the option to pay online.
If you are required to pay fines, 处罚, fees or other financial obligations as a result of judgment of this court and you are unable to pay, bring this information to the attention of court staff or the judge because payments over time or other alternatives may be available. Do not ignore your responsibility to pay, as this may result in additional 处罚 and costs to you. For more information, contact the court or an attorney.负责任抗辩
A civil traffic violation does not require a court appearance before the Judge. You may enter a plea of responsible and pay the fine in person or by mail. Follow the instructions on the bond schedule provided to you by the officer. You will be required to pay the bond amount listed on your bond schedule. The Courts accept money orders, certified checks or credit card. Do not send cash through the mail. 您也可以在线支付 点击这里.
不负责任抗辩
You may request a civil traffic hearing by mail or by appearing on your scheduled court date. If you request a hearing, you give up the option of attending a defensive driving school. You may post a deposit that is equal to the fine amount. You will receive a new hearing date. If you fail to appear on the new hearing date, your deposit will be forfeited. If you do not post a deposit prior to the hearing date, you must be prepared to pay the fine in full on the hearing date if you are found responsible
Attend Defensive Driving School
If you received a civil traffic moving violation, you may be eligible to take a defensive driving class and have the violation dismissed. Find out more about Defensive Driving School.
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After the conclusion of a civil traffic hearing, the State or the defendant may appeal the judge's ruling. The appeal procedure is set forth in Rules of Court Procedure for 民事 6686皇冠最新登陆 and 民事 Boating Violations 在 亚利桑那州修订法规.
开始上诉, a Notice of Appeal must be filed with the originating court within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the final order. If a Notice of Appeal is not filed within 14 calendar days, the final order can no longer be appealed.
There are two stages to the appeal process. The first stage begins in the Justice/Municipal Court; the second stage takes place in the 6686皇冠最新登陆. All steps must be completed at both stages to avoid possible dismissal of the appeal.
The person who files the appeal is the Appellant. The opposing party is the Appellee. The Justice/Municipal Court is the trial court.
If the fine has been paid in full, the fine may be held as a bond throughout the appeal process. If the option of a payment plan is provided by the court, the defendant must remain compliant with the agreed upon terms during the appeal process.
6686皇冠最新登陆违法犯罪
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If you have been charged with a criminal traffic violation, you have the following rights:
- The right to a trial before a justice of the peace, and in some cases, before a jury.
- The right to be represented by an attorney at all stages of the case. In some cases, if you are unable to pay for an attorney, the court may appoint an attorney for you. You will have to provide evidence that you are indigent or are unable to afford an attorney. The court may require that you contribute a reasonable amount toward attorney fees.
- The right to confront witnesses and cross-examine them as to the truthfulness of their testimony.
- The right to have subpoenas issued by the court at no cost to you to compel the attendance of witnesses.
- The right to remain silent and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- 上诉权. 有 not right to appeal a guilty plea.
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At an initial appearance/arraignment you will be informed of the charge(s) against you and their possible maximum and minimum 处罚. At this time, you will enter a plea to the charge(s). You have the following plea options:
无罪
A plea of 无罪 means that you are denying the charge(s) against you and the State will have to prove the charge(s). At this time, you may request court appointed counsel. A 审前会议 will be set at a later date, and you will be ordered to appear.
有罪
A plea of 有罪 means that you are admitting that you did what you are charged with. It will result in a conviction for the charge(s). You may be sentenced at this time, or a Judgment and Sentencing will be set later.
没有比赛
A plea of 没有比赛 means that you are not admitting or denying guilt, but do not intend to contest the charge(s). In this case, the Judge will find you guilty of the charge(s). It will result in a conviction for the charge(s).
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It is mandatory that you attend the 审前会议. You should appear with your attorney, if you have one. If you do not attend the 审前会议, you will be in violation of a court order and a warrant will be issued for your arrest.
The purpose of a 审前会议 is for you to meet with a Prosecutor to discuss your case. You will get a copy of the police report. The Prosecutor will advise you of the sentence he/she intends to recommend in the event you are convicted. You will have the following choices:
- You can accept the plea agreement with the prosecutor and change your plea to 有罪 or 没有比赛. You will receive a court date for a Change of Plea. 当时, you will be sentenced to the terms that you have agreed to in the plea agreement unless the Judge does not accept it. If this happens, you have a right to withdraw your change of plea.
- If you reject the plea agreement, a 法院的审判 will be set for your case.
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You will appear at the 法院的审判 with your attorney if you have one representing you. The Prosecutor will present the State’s case. You or your attorney will have the right to cross-examine each witness for the State. You may testify on your own behalf. If you do testify, you will be subject to cross-examination by the Prosecutor.
If you are found 无罪, any bond that you have posted will be refunded. If you are found 有罪, you may be sentenced at that time or set for sentencing at a later date. 如果被判有罪, you have the right to appeal the conviction and/or sentence by filing a notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days from the sentencing date. The appeal is a review of the case. You would not automatically receive a new trial.
The following violations require an appearance before the Judge:
ARS 28 - 693 a
鲁莽驾驶ARS 28 - 695
攻击性驾驶
ARS 28 - 661 a1
Leaving the Scene of an Accident/ Personal Injury
ARS 28 - 661 - a2
Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident/Personal Injury
ARS 28 - 708 a
高速公路上的赛车
ARS 28 - 1381 a1
Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drug
ARS 28 - 1381 - a2
Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor with A Blood Alcohol Content of .08或以上
ARS 28 - 1381 - a3
Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs or Metabolite
ARS 28 - 1381 a4
Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor in a Commercial Vehicle with A Blood Alcohol Content of .04或以上
ARS 28 - 1382 a
Driving While Under the Extreme Influence of Intoxicating Liquor
ARS 28 - 3473 a
Driving While Driver’s License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled - 上诉过程
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After the conclusion of a criminal trial, the State or the defendant may appeal the court’s ruling. The appeal procedure is set forth in 6686皇冠最新登陆 Rules of Appellate Procedure 在 亚利桑那州修订法规.
开始上诉, a Notice of Appeal must be filed with the trial court within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the final order. If a Notice of Appeal is not filed within 14 calendar days, the final order can no longer be appealed.
There are two stages to the appeal process. The first stage begins in the Justice/Municipal Court; the second stage takes place in the 6686皇冠最新登陆. All steps must be completed at both stages to avoid possible dismissal of the appeal.
The person who files the appeal is the Appellant. The opposing party is the Appellee. The Justice/Municipal Court is the trial court.参观 表格及表格套件 page for a complete appeal packet and instructions.