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1. What if I miss my court date?

If you fail to appear for court and have not paid your fine prior to your court date, you will be subjected to serious penalties. Your privilege (license) to drive will be suspended and the Court will issue a Warrant for your arrest. To avoid being arrested and having your license suspended, you will be required to post a cash bond (amount of the fine) plus an additional $100 penalty for failure to appear. You will be given a new court date. If you win your case, only the fine will be refunded to you. Should you decide not to come to court or you lose your case, the bond you paid will be forfeited and the case will be closed.

2. What if I don't appear at my hearing or pay my fine?

If you fail to appear for court and fail to pay your fine before your court date, you will be subjected to serious penalties. Your privilege (license) to drive will be suspended and the Court will issue a Warrant for your arrest.

3. Can I always just pay the fine no matter what the charge?

No. Certain charges require a court appearance and carry a fine that is Judge imposed.

4. Will the Court appoint an attorney to represent me?

If you are indigent and meet the requirements, the Court may appoint an attorney to represent you. The Court does require an application and financial statement be completed and will make a decision upon review of the application. You may ask for an application when you appear for your arraingment or you may pick one up at the Court Services Office.

5. What happens when I go to Court?

The court date you received from the police officer or jailor is your Arraignment (1st appearance) date. The Judge will make extensive announcements concerning your rights and what to expect during the 1st appearance. It is highly recommended that you attend and listen closely to the Judge's announcement. You may plead guilty and pay your fine(s) or have an opportunity to speak with the City Solicitor to discuss your case. If you plead Not Guilty, your case will not be tried on this day. You will be given a new court date which will be for your trial, and in which the police officer will be present.

6. How can I contact a prosecutor from the City Attorney's Office?

The City Solicitor (prosecuter) does not work for the City Attorney's Office. The Solicitor works for the Court Services Division and can be reached at 770-641-3790.

7. Does the Court take checks?

Yes. Roswell Municipal Court accepts the following methods of payment: cash, personal checks (in-state with ID), money order, cashiers check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Depending on your charge, you may also pay online.