Q: how can you find out if you have been charged with a traffic offense?
husband received a traffic ticket and wound up in prison before he went to court. we can't find any indication that he was charged, but I am not sure if I am missing something or if he was even charged. he received a ticket but never had a warrant issued when he didn't appear.
A:
If he did not appear for the hearing, the judge would have found him guilty as charged (i.e. no defense was provided). Depending on how recent the hearing was, you may be appeal the determination if you can prove that your husband was in jail at the time of the hearing (i.e. the defendant was legally unable to attend the hearing). Appeal aside, you should be receiving a letter in the mail requesting payment. If this doesn't happen or you want a faster answer contact the police department where the ticket was issued. You can also try contacting the courthouse where the hearing occurred.
Warrants are seldom issued on traffic infractions, but collections with penalties and interest will occur for delinquent payment.
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