What If I plead guilty or I am found guilty and I don’t have the funds to pay the fine?

You are expected to pay all fines when they are imposed. If the Court finds after inquiry that you do not have the appropriate funds to satisfy the fines and/or costs an Order may be entered requiring payment of at least one half of the fine and costs and a satisfactory payment schedule of weekly payments not to exceed sixty days. The Jefferson Municipal Court now accepts payment by Visa and Mastercard.

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1. If I wish to simply pay a fine for parking and certain moving offenses, what do I do?
2. What do I do if I have received a Summons that requires my Court appearance and I wish to plead guilty at that time?
3. If I have received a Summons and I wish to contest the allegations made in the Summons, how should I proceed?
4. If I have been charged with a criminal offense, such as a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or a violation of a Township Ordinance, what must I do?
5. If I plead guilty or I am found guilty of any offense (traffic or criminal) and I am not satisfied with the judgment of the Judge finding me guilty or the sentence that he imposed, what can I do?
6. What If I plead guilty or I am found guilty and I don’t have the funds to pay the fine?
7. What if I fail to appear, fail to notify the Court of a new address, fail to pay a fine or costs or otherwise fail to follow the direction in the Summons, by the Court Staff or the Municipal Judge?