Q: I got a ticket for driving at 61 on a 40 mph zone. The officer said I can get court supervision without going to court
But the ticket says court appearance required. what do I do?
A: Since the ticket is marked as "Court Appearance Required", you have to appear in court and request Court Supervision. You could also hire an attorney to appear on your behalf to save you a trip to court.
A: If it is marked "Court Appearance Required", you or your attorney will need to appear in court. Unfortunately, the officer may have misspoke. You can contact the Clerk's Office at the courthouse where the ticket is assigned to verify.
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