The left side of your Traffic Ticket will look similar to the one above. On the top portion of the ticket you will see your personal information, your license information, and the information about the vehicle you were driving. In the Center of the Ticket, you will find the information about the date, time, and location of the Violation where you were issued the Ticket. The Officer's name, badge number, and signature are also in this location. The Court Appearance information is listed on the lower portion of the ticket. The Court Address, Date and Time you are due to appear is shown here. You must appear in court if the Traffic Ticket was issued for a Misdemeanor - You cannot handle it by mail.
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To Plead Not Guilty:
Read Section "B" in its entirety. If you are not in agreement with the reason you were issued the ticket and wish to contest the summons, this is the selection for you. Check the "Yes or No" box Under the Supporting Deposition Request. A Supporting Deposition is a form completed by the Officer who issued you the ticket. It re-iterates the circumstances under which you were issued the ticket and the Officer's observations at the time of the violation. Check the paperwork the officer gave you when he handed you your ticket, a supporting deposition may have been given to you on the roadside. (Click Here to see a sample Supporting deposition) If you did not receive the supporting deposition with the ticket and you would like to receive one, check "Yes" and a Supporting Deposition will be mailed to you by the Officer before your court date. If you did receive the supporting deposition with the ticket and you do not want one, check "No" and no action will be taken. Complete the remainder of Section "B" entering your mailing address and signature. When Section "B" is complete send the completed Ticket to the Court listed on the front. It is suggested you mail it to the court Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, or by First Class Mail. After you submit your not guilty plea to the Court, you will receive a notice in return from the court listing your Trial Date and Time.
To Plead Guilty:
Read Section "A" in its entirety. If you are in agreement with the reason you were issued the ticket, this is the selection for you. Complete Section "A" Entering The Location information and Court of Jurisdiction (Ticonderoga Town Court), Your Full Name, and address. Enter a short explanation, if you wish. Be sure to Sign and Date the bottom section of Section "A". Subjects under 18 Years of Age that were issued a Ticket Must submit the Name and Address of your Parent/Guardian on the bottom of the Ticket. Send the completed Ticket to the Court listed on the front. It is suggested you mail it to the court Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, or by First Class Mail. After you submit your guilty plea to the Court, you will receive a notice in return from the court listing your fine. Should your plea have been denied for some reason you will receive a notice to appear in court.
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