How to Make Your Drive Suspend Court Date Go Smoothly

Описание: BONUS - Pro Tips - How to Make Your Court Appearance Go Smoothly

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Tip #1 – What to bring to your court date

If it’s your first appearance, bring the court summons or ticket the police officer gave to you when you got charged. This is helpful in the event the court cannot find your file.

If you have any evidence that contradicts your charge, bring that too and show it to the Prosecutor.

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Tip #2 – Get there early

The earlier you get to court, the earlier you will be able to leave. This is especially true with busier courts.

Try to get there at least 30 minutes before start time.

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Tip #3 – Confirm you are on the court docket

With every court date, there is a list of everyone that needs to appear. That list is called a “court docket”.

Confirm you are on the list. Sometimes you are not. If you are not on the court docket, don’t leave. Show the Prosecutor the summons and ask what you should do next.

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Tip #4 – Get in line

When you get to court, make sure you find the line. It’s common for people to show up early and not get in the right line. Or, wait around while other people form a line.

If you miss the right line, this may add a few hours to your time in court.

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Tip #5 – It may take hours

Be prepared to be in court for hours. Hopefully, it will be quick, but you never know.

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Tip #6 – Keep your emotions in check. Even if you’re angry.

Getting charged is stressful.

But it’s important to keep your emotions in check. Everyone in the court has a job to do. You are now in a legal process and you need to ride it out.

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Tip #7 – Make sure you stay after meeting with the Prosecutor.

After you meet with the Prosecutor, you cannot leave.

You must have your case heard before a Justice of the Peace.

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Tip #8 - Take notes

Make sure you get the prosecutor’s name. And if possible, their contact information.

And, take note of your next court date appearance (date, time and courtroom). The courts will NOT send you notice of your next date so you need to write that down.
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