How can I find out when my court date is?
Please check the court date given on the front of the traffic ticket. For additional information, you may contact the Traffic Division in the St. Thomas / St. John District at (340) 774-6680 extension 6402. You may contact the Traffic Division in the St. Croix District at (340) 778-9750 extension 6610.
Do I have to go to Court after receiving a traffic ticket?
Yes, you are required to appear on the date indicated on the traffic ticket to answer the violations against you. However, if you do not wish to contest the traffic ticket, you may pay the ticket prior to the hearing date.
If I missed my court date, can I still contest my traffic ticket?
Yes, please contact the Clerk's Office-Traffic Division at the Superior Court in which the traffic violation occurred for further details.
What happens if I fail to pay the traffic fine or appear for the court date?
Pursuant to Super. Ct. R. 153, the Court may issue a warrant for the arrest of any defendant who has failed to appear or answer a traffic ticket or summons duly served upon him and against whom a complaint has been filed. Additionally, the traffic lien imposed pursuant to 20 V.I. Code Ann. § 497 shall be executed.
Can a trial date be postponed?
Yes, a trial date may be postponed for good cause. If you need to have the trial postponed, you must prepare and file a letter stating the reasons for your request. The filing of a request for the postponement of your hearing is not an automatic approval of your request. It is within the Judge's discretion to whom your case has been assigned to determine whether the trial will be postponed.