Compliance Dismissals

Find information regarding compliance dismissals below. You will be required to appear in the court office with the required proof of correction or to mail in the Compliance Dismissal Form, the required proof of correction, and fine by your appearance date. Incomplete or late requests will be denied.

It is the Defendant's responsibility to verify that the Court received any documents that have been mailed, emailed, or faxed to the Court.

 Offense “Get Proof  to Court  by” Date Required Proof for Dismissal Dismissal Fine
Operate motor vehicle without license plates or with one plateAppearance date on the citation

1. Copy of registration receipt from County showing LP No. for vehicle listed on citation was registered prior to offense date

2. Vehicle must have both plates on the vehicle when you come to court

$10.00
Expired Motor Vehicle RegistrationAppearance date on the citation

1. Copy of registration receipt from County showing LP No. for vehicle listed on citation was registered on or before the appearance date

2. Registration receipt must show proof of payment of late registration fee (penalty fee) to county assessor-collector if required by the County. If statement signed affirming “No Citation was Issued” then violation will not be dismissed

3. If new plates were issued to the vehicle you must provide proof tying old plate number to new plate number

$20.00
Display altered, unclean, or obscured license platesAppearance date on the citationCorrect license plates must be placed on vehicle, must be unaltered, and/or must not be obscured$10.00
Expired driver’s licenseAppearance date on the citationProvide copy of online payment receipt for renewal or copy of renewed DL on or before your appearance date$20.00
Failed to report name or address on DLAppearance date on the citationCopy of online payment receipt for correction or copy of updated  DL on or before your appearance date$20.00
Violate driver’s license restriction or endorsementAppearance date on the citation

1. If the endorsement was imposed because of a physical condition  that was surgically or otherwise medically corrected before the date of offense, or in error and that fact is established by the defendant and the endorsement was removed from DL prior to the appearance date

2. Copy of DL with restriction or endorsement removed

$10.00
Operate vehicle with defective required equipment (or in unsafe condition)Appearance date on the citation1. Receipt for replacement of part or repair (must identify vehicle listed on citation)
2. See list below
3. This dismissal does not apply to commercial vehicles
$10.00
Expired inspection (less than 60 days expired)Appearance date on the citation

1. Copy of passed inspection report showing vehicle’s LP number.

2. If vehicle registered in a non-emissions county – receipt for inspection must include the vehicle’s LP number

Note: Dismissal will not be granted to inspections expired more than 60 days

$20.00
Failure to Display Driver’s LicenseAppearance date on the citationCopy of current (and valid) driver’s license issued prior to the offense date$10.00
Operate vehicle without registration insignia properly displayedAppearance date on the citation

1. Copy of registration receipt from County showing LP No. for vehicle listed on citation was registered on or before the appearance date

2. Registration insignia must be properly displayed on vehicle when you appear in court

$10.00
Expired Disabled Parking PlacardAppearance date on the citationProof of renewal of disabled parking placard on or before the appearance$20.00

Compliance Dismissal Form

Some Defective Equipment Violations – This list is the most common offenses and should not be considered comprehensive.

  • Exhaust Emission system
  • Headlamps (lights)
  • Headlight beam indicator
  • License plate lamp (lights)
  • Mirror violation
  • Muffler violation
  • Obstructed view through window(s)
  • Parking brakes
  • Parking lamps (lights)
  • Sunscreening Device (unauthorized)
  • Tail lamps (lights)
  • Turn signals
  • Windshield Wiper(s)
  • Wrong color lights
Dismissals

Find information regarding compliance dismissals below. You will be required to appear in the court office with the required proof of correction or to mail in the appropriate Dismissal Form and the required proof of correction. Incomplete or late requests will be denied.

Violation

“Get Proof to

Court by” Date

Required Proof for DismissalDismissal Fine
Failure to Maintain Financial ResponsiblyAnytime, even  if an arrest warrant has been issued

1. Proof of insurance, in the form of an insurance card, covering the car or driver at the time of violation

2. Completed Dismissal Form

Note: Insurance will be verified by Court with insurance company prior to dismissal

None
Failure to Display Disabled Parking PlacardAnytime, even if an arrest warrant has been issued

1. Copy of Disabled Parking Placard

2. Completed Dismissal Form

Note: If owner of disabled parking placard was not driving they will be required to sign dismissal form

None