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I know the obvious of being polite and respectful. do I show up early like an airport? Do I just show the guard my ticket? Anything I should know or be aware of?

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[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Did you fix the problem? If so, just show that you fixed it and they will probably drop it.

If you haven't fixed the problem, be prepared to explain yourself.

In any case, be prepared to deal with the fine immediately. Even if you have to use credit. Judges never want to hear that you cannot pay a fine same day.

As far as the logistics: There will be a docket posted. Probably electronic, on TV panels. Find your name and it will show you your courtroom. Go there and check in with the clerk. Ask them what to do, it's probably, "just have a seat and wait your turn."

GL, it's not a big deal for something like an expired license.

[–] Aeao@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (5 children)

There's no way I can deal with the fime immediately. That's kind of information is exactly what I was asking about...

I live paycheck to paycheck. I don't get paid again until next week.

They really expect people to pay the unknown fine immediately?

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 month ago

Yes they do. It's not a show stopper if you can't pay, just be honest. "No sir/ma'am, I cannot pay that today as I live paycheck to paycheck. May I set up a payment plan with the clerk?"

Judges see it all the time and really since you don't have any actual charges there's nothing they can or will do to you.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes, but if you are really that bad off state 'i missed the notice because I am housing insicure. I have little money after rent so I ask the court to show mercy'. A lawyer can word that better but something like that. If this is a first offense they may let you off with a warning.

[–] LesserAbe@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I wouldn't say you're housing insecure unless that's true.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 5 points 1 month ago

He implied it was true. For sure don't lie or even give an appearance of a lie.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 10 points 1 month ago

You can ask for reduced fines and a payment plan. Take proof of income if you have it.

[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 6 points 1 month ago

I don't think that's what they expect, but my impression is from a traffic court YouTube video. You can probably tell the judge that you will pay it by the end of the week at least.

[–] Pandantic@midwest.social 1 points 1 month ago

I have been assigned public service for the same offense when I could not pay my fine. I worked at a food shelter for a couple of days (sorting donations, packing bags with cans, etc) and was good. You may ask the judge or public defender if that’s an option.