If you have no ride to GA court, will a police officer take you? Here’s what to know
So, you got a traffic ticket and you now have a court date to attend.
Once Georgia courts give you a date to appear in court, you’d better not miss it. Sometimes, this is easier said than done. There may be difficulties with work arrangements, childcare accommodations or perhaps you simply just don’t have a vehicle to drive. Here’s what you can do when life gets in the way.
If you don’t have a ride to court, will a police officer pick you up and take you?
Well, not exactly. You can always call the non-emergency line and ask a few days before you are expected to appear in court, but typically an officer won’t accommodate this for you because it’s not a service they offer.
However, there are some other things you can do:
You can try to request a new court date through the court clerk. “If your court date is still pending, you may want to call the court clerk and ask for a continuance, due to transportation issues,” according to a Quora user. Of course, you’ll want to call in advance to give the court enough notice of the issue.
Here are other ways to ensure your ride to court:
Use Uber or Lyft
Catch a ride with local transportation
Speak to your attorney about other options
Consequences for failing to appear in court
In Georgia, if you fail to appear in court on your given court date, you’ll be expected to pay a fine of up to $200 or be sent to jail for up to three days. Failure to appear in court may also result in a suspension of your license, depending on your original offense.
If you missed your court date due to an emergency, documentation will need to be provided to the court.
Have more questions? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com.
This story was originally published November 11, 2024 at 3:55 PM with the headline "If you have no ride to GA court, will a police officer take you? Here’s what to know."
