Traffic & Non-Traffic Tickets
Traffic and Non-Traffic tickets are often given directly to you by a police officer during a traffic stop or at the scene of an incident but did you know the law says a ticket can be mailed to you instead?
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Traffic tickets such as: speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign, expired registration, etc., are summary offenses, which means they are minor offenses. You have 10 days from the date the ticket was issued to respond with a plea of not guilty or guilty. After that, it's possible a driver's license suspension, and even a warrant will be issued. Only PennDOT controls the points assigned to each ticket. If you have questions about points, please contact
PennDOT at 1-800-932-4600.
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Appeals from guilty pleas and/or findings of guilt are filed in the Clerk of Courts located at the Court of Common Pleas, 14 N Main ST, Chambersburg, PA 17201. If the case involves a license suspension, you will need to notify PennDOT of the appeal using this form.
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Non-Traffic Ticket
Non-Traffic tickets such as: disorderly conduct, harassment, criminal trespass, public drunkenness, etc., are summary offenses, which means they are minor offenses. You have 15 days from the date the ticket was issued to respond with a plea of not guilty or guilty. After that, it's possible a warrant will be issued.
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Appeals from guilty pleas and/or findings of guilt are filed in the Clerk of Courts located at the Court of Common Pleas, 14 N Main ST, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
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FAQs
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I received a Fingerprint Order. Where can I get fingerprinted? The Franklin County Jail located at 1804 Opportunity AV, Chambersburg, PA 17201 is where you must go to be fingerprinted. Fingerprints may be given from 7am - 8pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday during the dates listed on the Fingerprint Order.
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How many points will I get if I enter a guilty plea to this traffic ticket? Although the ticket is handled here, the points are assessed by PennDOT. Please contact PennDOT with any questions about points. Their phone number is 1-800-932-4600.
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My fine is only $25. Why is the total so high? What are all these extra costs? The costs assessed on tickets are mandated by the PA Legislature. Those costs support things such as: the PA General Fund; legal aid for low-income individuals; and emergency medical services.
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Do I have to pay collateral when submitting a plea of not guilty or guilty? This court does not require collateral to be given when entering a plea of not guilty or guilty.
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I received a pink paper in the mail called a "DL-38 - Failure to Pay Fines and Costs." Does this mean my license is suspended? You have 15 days from the date the DL-38 is issued to pay the traffic ticket in full before a license suspension will be issued.
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I received a green paper in the mail that says "Notice of Impending Bench Warrant." Does this mean a warrant has been issued for my arrest? You have 10 days from the date the Notice of Impending Bench Warrant has been issued to either pay your balance in full or appear for a payment determination hearing to avoid having a bench warrant issued.
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How do I make sure an old ticket doesn't show up on background checks? You may be able to have a ticket expunged from your record, which means the ticket would be erased from your record. Click on this link to learn more about expungements and when you are eligible for it.