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  1. #1
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    Default How to Determine Traffic Ticket Status

    My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

    Hi!

    Could anyone explain the ticket status I got?
    Does the disposition mean my case was dismissed?
    But what does the Last Action mean?
    Thanks.


    Violation Date: 9/3/2018
    Initial Due Date: 12/5/2018
    Case Status: Closed
    Disposition: Dismissed After Trial By Declaration on 12/20/2018
    Last Action: Cash Bail Applied to Fines and Fees
    Last Action Date: 12/26/2018

  2. #2
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    Default Re: Traffic Ticket Status

    Based upon the wording that "cash bail applied to fines and fees," it looks to me that you lost your trial by declaration and the bail you submitted was applied to said fines and fees. The term "dismissed" may simply mean that the action was terminated at the conclusion of the case, not that the matter was dismissed.

    You might want to contact the court and ask them what the status is, to make sure. That way you'll know whether to expect a refund of your bail, or, whether you should consider filing for a trial de novo or not.

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    Default Re: Traffic Ticket Status

    You should've received a form like this that's simple and self explanatory. If you didn't then you should contact the court ASAP since you only have 20 days to request for trial de novo.



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    Default Re: Traffic Ticket Status

    Looking at that form, the OP said the case was dismissed. He did not say he was found not guilty and I notice that beside the "dismissed" box there is a place for fees.

    I agree that he needs that does need to confirm with the court so he can file the trial de novo in a timely manner.

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    Default Re: Traffic Ticket Status

    Good points.

    It could be that the OP's offense was for a correctable violation and the matter was "dismissed" with the assessed Admin fee.

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