- Failure to appear
- The court recorded that you missed a required appearance. Contact our office right away so we can help.
- Contempt of court
- A judge's finding that you disobeyed a court order or acted out of order in the courtroom. It can carry a fine or jail time.
- Evidentiary hearing
- A court session where the judge hears evidence, documents and witness testimony before making a ruling on an issue in your case.
- Grand juror
- A member of the group that reviews the evidence in a case and decides whether charges should be filed. Grand juror service is private and you may be told not to discuss it.
- Citation
- The ticket issued by the arresting agency. It lists the charge, the court, and the date and time you must appear.
- Citation Fine Amount
- The dollar amount owed on a citation. Payment goes directly to the court or agency named on the ticket — never through this website.
- Bond amount
- The amount set by the court to secure your release while your case is pending.
- Exonerated
- The bond has been released by the court, usually because the case ended. Your obligation to us is complete.
- Forfeited
- The court has ordered the bond paid, usually after a missed court date. Call us immediately.
- Continued
- Your court date was moved to a later date. Check your new date above.