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Where is the San Mateo Court Located?
What does my citation tell me?
What is a Courtesy Notice?
How do I get help with my citation?
How do I pay my citation?
What if I have a financial hardship and cannot afford to pay for my citation?
What is an extension?
How do I obtain proof of correction?
Am I eligible to attend Traffic School?
How do I get an extension to complete Traffic School?
Submission of certificate of traffic school completion?
What is an arraignment?
What is a court trial?
How long will a Court Trial take?
Should my witnesses appear at the Court Trial?
Should I bring evidence to the Court Trial?
What happens at the Court Trial?
What if I am found guilty?
What if I am found not guilty?
What if I do not appear at the trial time?
What if I need to change my trial date?
What is a Trial by Written Declaration?
What happens in a Trial by Written Declaration?
What is a Trial De Novo?
Why is My Bail or Fine So Much?
