Most Common Offenses and Fine Amounts
Speeding: $94 court costs + fine (mph over posted X $5) Maximum $200 (over) if DSC is requested, you may take it if you have NEVER taken it before or you haven't taken it in the past 12 months. Otherwise, you must talk to Judge Ellsworth.
DSC+ $94 + $10 administrative fee and a letter signed by you stating you are requesting DSC for Citation #--- and have not taken a DSC in the past 12 months.
DSC PROHIBITIONS: CDLs and 25 mph over posted speed limit.
Disregard Stop Sign or Red Light: $94 cc + 100 fine = $194
No Insurance (Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility): $64 CC + $175 fine =239 *Will be dismissed if proof of insurance is presented to court that was valid at time citation was issued. OK to fax**
No Seat Belt (Driver): $94 cc + $50 fine = $144
Unrestrained Child under 17 years old: $94 cc + $100 fine = $194
No Valid Driver's License: $64 cc + $75 fine = $139
*Dismissed w/proof of valid DL. OK to fax**New Offense - Driving While License INVALID: $64 cc + $75 fine = $139
Open Container in Vehicle: 61 cc + $150 fine = $211
Public Intoxication: $61 cc + $200 fine = $261*
Disorderly Conduct or Simple Assault: $61 cc = $150 fine = $211
Animal at Large: 61 cc + $100 fine = $111
Junk Vehicle: $61 cc + $100 fine = $161*
*(Each day violation is not remedied is a separate offense.)Violations Not Listed: Call and Speak to Judge Ellsworth on Monday
If Deferred is requested: Must visit with Judge Ellsworth.
* Jail Time Credit = $50 per day (minimum of 8 hours in jail)
**Write Citation # on fax
Click on Speeding above, for a quick reference for speeding fine amounts.
