Forest Park Police Dept.
Court Services
The Court
Services Division:
Municipal Court and Records Staff
Ticket Instructions
Payment of Fines
Mandatory Court Appearances
Non-Mandatory Court Appearances
No Proof of Insurance
Court Calendar
Municipal Court and Records Staff:
Debra Brandenburg
Luz Nguyen
Instructions For Paying Traffic Citation:
You have been issued a traffic citation by the CITY OF FOREST PARK POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
A
non-mandatory charge (speeding, stop sign, etc.) means you have the
choice of appearing in court on the court date written
on the front of your citation OR pleading guilty and paying a bond/fine prior to
court. A plea of guilty can be accepted with a mail payment without
making an appearance in court. In some limited cases,
a plea of nolo contendere can be accepted without a court appearance, but
can NOT be accepted by mail. If you plan to plead otherwise (not guilty,
guilty with explanation), or if you wish to plead
special circumstances and ask for leniency, you must come to court to do so.
Lists of bonds/fines and a list of mandatory/non-mandatory charges are provided
on this page. These amounts are for payment of
bonds/fines prior to court. Fines set by the judge in court may be
higher or lower than those listed. If your offense is not listed call
this office at (404)608-2363 Monday through Friday
between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Payments:
IN PERSON: You may pay your bond/fine, without going to court, during normal
office hours. Bring your copy of the citation(s).
OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00
PM
BY MAIL: . Mail your traffic citation, with a Money order or Cashiers check and
a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address
below. Make money order/cashiers check payable to the City Of Forest Park.
* NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED *
*NO BUSINESS/COMPANY CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ALL*
MAIL TO:
FOREST PARK POLICE DEPT.
320 CASH MEMORIAL BLVD
FOREST PARK, GA. 30297
404-608-2363
If you fail to appear for court, or if your payment does not reach the court
clerk's office before the court date, your driver's
license may be suspended and/or a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCES
A mandatory offense is any offense for which a jail sentence, probation, and /
or community service are required by law or for which
a conviction may result in a suspension of your driver’s license. If
you are charged with any of the following offenses, you must appear in
court. Mandatory offenses include, but are not limited
to:
ALL ALCOHOL AND DRUG OFFENSES
DUI
Open Container
Public Drunk
Possession of Alcohol by a Minor
Selling to or Providing Alcohol to a Minor
Driving While License is Suspended
Hit and Run
Fleeing/Attempting to Elude
Discharging Firearms
VGCSA (misdemeanor marijuana)
Non-Mandatory Court Appearances:
The following charges do not usually require a court appearance unless you wish
to enter a plea other than guilty.
NO PROOF OF INSURANCE
If you did not have insurance on the day you were charged you must come to
court. If you did have insurance, you may bring your
proof to the court office and pay the state mandated $35.00 fine
without appearing in court. This may not be handled by mail. (The
coverage must be for the vehicle you were driving or
you may bring the policy which states you are covered for any car that you
drive.)
City of Forest Park Bond/Fine Schedule
(These bond/fine amounts may be higher or lower than listed below.)
04/09/04
Bond and Fine Schedule
If your violation is not listed or to verify the amount of your fine call Forest
Park Court Services at 404-608-2363.
All of these fine amounts include court fees, the security is for the
purpose of bonding companies and property bonds.