Step One: Submit a Written Not Guilty Plea
To contest your citation without a single court appearance, you must first send the court a Written Not Guilty Plea. This will save the time and hassle of appearing in court to plead not guilty in person. In the Written Not Guilty Plea, you should also request a Trial by Written Declaration to avoid the inconvienence of a court trial.
Legal Requirements: Written Not Guilty Plea
You must include the full bail amount indicated on your "courtesy" notice when submitting a Written Not Guilty Plea. If you mail your plea, it must be postmarked at least five days prior to your appearance date via certified or registered mail. This appearance date is indicated on the bottom of your ticket. If you have less than five days left before your appearance date, you can still deliver your Written Not Guilty Plea to the court in person.
Written Not Guilty Example