Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions and answers are provided for general reference and information only.
All document links can be used to email the court to request the specified document.
The person who received the infraction citation must make the request. Requests to change an infraction arraignment date must be made pursuant to Amador Rule of Court Section 15.02 by the person who received the citation, 5 days prior to their arraignment date and sign a new agreement to appear form. You will need to come into the clerk's office with ID to sign a new agreement.
To modify your fine due date, or request work program in lieu of fine, you can file a Request for Modification.
For Other Matters You Can:
- File a motion or appropriate moving document.
- Submit a completed: EX PARTE Application to Place Matter on Calendar and an Order on EX PARTE Application to be presented for Judicial determination on your request to be placed on calendar.
You can check online whether the court has received the Traffic School Certificate after your course completion by clicking on this link or the Search Now button shown above on this page. Then click the Continue button. Enter the case number, Open the case and Click on the Docket tab. Read the docket to see that the court received your certificate and that the court reported the completion to the DMV.
Complete and file with the court a NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS – JUDICIAL COUNCIL FORM MC-040
It can take at least 14 business days for the court to receive the citation from the law enforcement agency. Once your citation is received, the court will mail a courtesy notice to the address on the citation. Courtesy notices are mailed 30 days prior to your court date. If you do not receive a courtesy notice, you are still responsible for appearing at the court by the date listed at the bottom of your citation (your date to appear). If your citation does not have a date to appear listed, if you cannot make it on the day listed, or would like to make other arrangement, please contact the court. The court can be contacted at 209-257-2605.
Can I Set a Court Date For A Relative?
- No, if the relative is over the age of 18 years.
- Yes, if you are the guardian of a relative under the age of 18 years.
Can I Appear In Court For A Relative?
You can appear for a relative for the limited purpose of informing the court why that relative is not available to appear on the court date set. The court has discretion whether or not to accept the excuse and set a new date.
More information is provided in Why is My Bail So Much? Fee Schedules are viewable online.
A general information listing and links to the Vehicle Codes can be found on the California Courts Self-Help Center for Traffic.
You may withdraw a previously entered plea of not guilty by filling out the Waiver Of Constitutional Rights and Plea-Traffic Infractions form and mailing them to the court, prior to your scheduled trial date. The Judge will review your request and the clerk will notify you of the court’s decision. Print the Waiver of Constitutional Rights and Plea form. Carefully read the information, date and sign (in two places), and include your current address.
Mail the form to: Amador Superior Court, 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642