Can I plead “Not Guilty” if I cannot attend court in Miami-Dade County on a civil infraction traffic ticket?
Yes, you may submit a plea of not guilty in absentia by posting a bond by mail (cashier’s check or money order only) in the amount of the civil penalty plus a $8.50 clerks fee along with a notarized affidavit of defense sent to: Clerk of Courts, P.O. Box 02-5450, Miami, Florida 33102-5450. The affidavit can only be submitted for civil infraction violations and will act as your testimony in court. Upon completion of the case, the court will notify you of the outcome. If fines and/or court costs were assessed, they will be deducted from the bond. If the case is dismissed or you are found not guilty, your bond amount will automatically be refunded.
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