Dismissals
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Certain violations may be dismissed after you meet certain requirements and pay a compliance fee. Payment is due when written proof of compliance is received.
Expired Motor Vehicle Registration
You may present proof of current valid registration to the Court Clerk on or before the appearance date listed on your citation. If you pay a late registration fee to the county, your registration receipt must reflect that the late registration penalty fee is paid. You will still owe a compliance fee to the Court. The compliance fee is $20.00. ** IF MORE THAN 60 DAYS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE EXPIRATION OF YOUR REGISTRATION, YOU MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR A COMPLIANCE DISMISSAL.
Expired Driver's License
You may present proof of your current valid driver's license renewal to the Court Clerk on or before the appearance date listed on your citation or within 20 days after the date of your citation, whichever is later. The compliance fee is $20.00.
Failure to Change Address or Name on Driver's License
You may present proof of address or name correction to the Court Clerk on or before the appearance date listed on your citation or within 20 days after the date of your citation, whichever is later. The compliance fee is $10.00.
Other Violations Subject to Compliance Dismissals
- Operating a motor vehicle without proof of valid driver's license
- Operating a motor vehicle without proof of valid insurance
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license plate or one plate
- Displaying altered, unclean or obscured license plate
- Violating driver's license restriction or endorsement
- Operating vehicle with defective equipment
Contact the Court Clerk for more information regarding compliance dismissals. 281-351-7894. For best results, call before your scheduled appearance date!