Blank plea of abstentia form in georgia

Your court date is written on your ticket. You can also look up your case here to confirm your court date.

DO I HAVE TO APPEAR IN COURT?

Search for your case here to use our online payment website to see if your ticket can be paid and resolved without a court appearance. ALL CASES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT.

CAN I CHANGE MY COURT DATE?

The citation is your official summons to appear in court on the designated date and time. If you need to reschedule your court date, the request must be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to your arraignment.

Reset request forms can be completed in person at the Court or downloaded online and mailed in. If your case is reset for a new court date, you will receive a notice in the mail and the date will be displayed online under events. Your reset request is at the sole discretion of the Court. A reset request is not guaranteed and may result in an FTA if not approved by the Judge.
PLEASE NOTE RESET REQUESTS CAN NOT BE MADE OVER THE PHONE OR ONLINE.

CAN I GET AN EARLIER COURT DATE THAN THE ONE ON MY CITATION?

No, you must appear at your designated court date.

WHAT IF I LIVE OUT OF STATE?

If you are an out-of-state driver you may be eligible to enter a Plea in Absentia. To apply you must complete an application, and the Solicitor’s Office will notify you if you’re accepted.

WHAT IF THE WEBSITE SAYS “CONV” BESIDE MY CASE?

Your citation has been received but your courtroom and time is not assigned. Please check the court website regularly for updates. You will also receive a notice via mail at the address listed on your citation.

I MOVED. HOW DO I CHANGE MY ADDRESS WITH THE COURT?

If you wish to update your address with the Court, please submit a Change of Address Form and include your state-issued ID with the updated address. If your case has been bound over to a higher court, you will need to contact that court to change your address.

DOES THE COURT OFFER ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAMS?

Yes. Entry into an alternative sentencing program is at the Judges’ discretion. Restore Atlanta oversees the following alternative sentencing programs: Teens Learning Control, Restorative Justice, Clinical and the Homeless Court Program.

WHAT IS TRIP?

Tax Refund Intercept Program (TRIP) allows Georgia courts to collect unpaid fines and fees through your tax refund.

WHAT IF MY CAR HAS BEEN TOWED?

It is no longer required to visit Atlanta Police Property to receive a vehicle release for impounded vehicles. Vehicles are now released directly from the impound company. If your car was impounded based on your failure to pay parking citations, please note that all parking tickets must be paid before the vehicle is released from the impound company.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES OF MY CASE?

If you enter a guilty plea or a nolo contendere plea you will be required to satisfy the ruling of the court. This may include paying a fine, payable by cash, debit, or credit card. Some offenses can also result in mandatory jail time. Additionally, you can be ordered to complete community service or educational programs at the discretion of the judge. If you wish to contest the charges you could receive a bench trial or if you request a jury trial, your case will be bound over to the appropriate court of jurisdiction.