Trial By Declaration gives you two options, so to speak.
One of the things you can do without an attorney is a Trial by Declaration. If the officer does not file his response, your case will be dismissed. If he does and the judge finds you guilty, you can request a New Trial in person. If the officer does not show up at the in-person trial, your case will be dismissed.
To access the forms and instructions, click the blue links below.
Description | Form Number |
| Instructions to Defendant (Trial by Written Declaration — Traffic) | TR-200* |
| Request for Trial by Written Declaration | TR-205* |
| Notice and Instructions to Arresting Officer | TR-210* |
| Decision and Notice of Decision | TR-215* |
| Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo) | TR-220* |
| Order and Notice to Defendant of New Trial (Trial de Novo) | TR-225* |
| Officer’s Declaration | TR-235* |
Better yet, call me and we can help you understand these and get your Trail By Declaration started.
