Q: For a traffic ticket, is the ticketing officer alert of the violator schedules a court appearance to refute the charge?
This is in Cook County (Westchester, IL)
A:
Hello Asker,
Unfortunately, I am not quire sure what your question is asking. From what I gather, you are asking if you they will automatically schedule a court appearance to refute a traffic ticket. If that is your question, then yes, in Cook County, such a request is necessary to get a court date on a ticket for which a court appearance is not required. This is because such tickets have four options. Do nothing and be fined and potentially have a license suspension. Pay $120 for a conviction ($140 for speeding 21-25 mph over). Pay $167 for a REQUEST (not guarantee) of traffic safety school and court supervision. Plead not guilty and demand a trial date where the officer must appear. For more serious offenses, these are not an option and court appearance is mandatory. On that court appearance, you may refute the charge if you so choose.
If this is not the purpose of your question or if you have any other questions, please let me know and I'd be happy to speak further.
I hope that helps and if you have any questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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