To establish a procedure for handlingcases in which the defendant fails to appear and fails to remit a fine.
Applicability:
This rule shall apply to cases inwhich the defendant?s appearance is not required.
Statementof the Rule:
(1)?When a case is filed, the clerk may mail to the defendant a noticeindicating the fine amount. If the defendant fails to appear or remit the fineamount within fourteen days after receiving a citation, the clerk may increasethe fine amount by $50 and mail the defendant a delinquency notice.
(2)?If the defendant fails to appear or remit the fine amount within fortydays after receiving a citation, the court may increase the fine amount by $75and issue a warrant for failure to appear.
(3)?If the defendant is a juvenile, the court may issue a bench warrant ororder to take the defendant into custody. If a bench warrant is issued, aspecial designation or "flag" shall be placed on the warrantindicating that the defendant is a juvenile.
(4)?If a minor fails to appear in juvenile court on a charge which wouldconstitute an infraction if committed by an adult:
(4)(A)? The court shall not issue an Order forDetention.
(4)(B)? The court may authorize the probationdepartment to file an order to show cause.