Q: Is there a consequence to waiting until Monday to contest a ticket when today is the 30th day
A: Unlikely. Courts are generally extending the 30 day deadline due to covid. A lawyer can give you more assistance as it is clear you are unfamiliar with how this works.
A: You should fine if you want to challenge the ticket. Address it in the morning.
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A: I view the 30 day time limit is soft deadline. They're letting you know the court will wait at least that long before considering the matter a conviction by default. Typically courts will wait at least 45 days before doing that. But a defendant can file a motion to reopen a ticket with a default (no appearance) conviction for at least months after. Bottom line: A day late is unlikely to be an issue.
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