California Penal Code Section 1214.1
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 05, 2012
Civil & Human Rights Civil Rights
Summary: Failure to Appear in Court is as its name suggests, when someone did not make a court appearance without good reason, when a notification was given to appear in court.
Definition
Failure to Appear in Court under California Penal Code Section 1214.1, is normally fined a sum of $300. Failure to Appear in Court is as its name suggests, when someone did not make a court appearance without good reason, when a notification was given to appear in court.
Elements of the Crime
· A memo was given informing the person of a court appearance
· The person overlooked this note without a valid reason and did not appear in court.
Quick Q & A
Question: Where is the $300 fine deposited?
Answer: The Trial Court Trust Fund.
Additional Notes:
Before ticketing someone with this fine, a ten day period is awarded in which the court will send a second notice informing the person of the consequences of not appearing in court, and also an opportunity to supply a good reason for failing to show up in court – on the day in which they were due. If a good reason is given, fines are typically dropped.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Codes
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