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Respond to a Florence Municipal Court citation

Handle a Florence traffic ticket by mail, at the court office, or at your arraignment; you can also pay a fine online.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Check your citation for date and timeYour citation lists the court arraignment date and time. Traffic arraignments are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9 a.m.
  2. Choose how to respond (violation)A violation citation can be handled by mail, at the Municipal Court office in the Florence Justice Center, or by appearing at your arraignment.
  3. Arrive early and sign in at the counterSign in at the court counter before entering the courtroom. At arraignment you tell the judge how you want to proceed.
  4. Pay your fine online if you owe oneThe court says you can pay your fine online if you owe one.
Missing a criminal hearing may lead to an arrest warrant.

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