- What payment methods do you accept for payment of fines, fees and court costs?
City Court accepts Cash, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED. A payment by mail postmarked AFTER your court appearance date must include an additional $125 fee. Credit card payments can also be made through the City Court website www.citycourt.org or by calling 1-800-701-8550.
- Can I bring my cell phone to court?
No Cell Phones are allowed in the building while Court is in session.
- What do I wear to court?
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE REQUIRED
No shorts, tank tops or mini dresses are allowed in the court room.
- Do I have to pay my fines the day I come to court?
You are expected to make a payment on your Fines and Court Cost the day you come to court. Failure to pay your fines timely will result in a warrant being issued for your arrest and your Driver’s License number will also be sent to the Department of Public Safety to be flagged for suspension.
- Can the Clerk of Court personnel help me with answers to legal questions?
Any legal questions you wish answered prior to your appearance in court should be addressed to your attorney. Court and Clerks office personnel are prohibited by law and order of the court from giving legal advice.
- How do I request a foreign Language Interpreter or Deaf/Hearing Impaired Assistance?
Contact the Clerk of Court, Guy Recotta, Jr., at 985-542-3455.
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