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Superior Court 2

234 Washington Street • Columbus, IN 47201
Phone 812-379-1610 • Fax 812-379-1575

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is the date at the bottom of a traffic ticket a court date?
  2. How long do I have to pay the ticket?
  3. Is there a deferral or safe driver program?
  4. If I have a change of address, do I call your office?
  5. How long does it take for charges to be filed?
  6. Can your office give legal advise? Can you recommend an attorney?
  7. How much does it cost to file a small claims?
  8. What is the limit of a small claims case?

 

1. Is the date at the bottom of a traffic ticket a court date?
 

No. The date on the bottom of a traffic ticket is the date the ticket needs to be paid or a plea of not-guilty filed with the court.  back
 

2. How long do I have to pay the ticket?
 
30 days.  back
 
3. Is there a deferral or safe driver program?
  No. Not in this county.  back
 
4. If I have a change of address, do I call your office?
  Change of address must be submitted to the court in writing with your case number included. If criminal charges have not yet been filed, you must contact the prosecutor's office.  back
 
5. How long does it take for charges to be filed?
  The prosecutor's office usually files within 30-60 days from the time of arrest. Questions regarding the filing of charges should be addressed to the prosecutor's office.  back
 
6. Can your office give legal advise? Can you recommend an attorney?
  No. You can either contact Legal Aid - 378-0358 or Jeff Jackson, President of the Bartholomew County Bar Associates.  back
 
7. How much does it cost to file a small claims?
  As of July 1st, 2007, Court costs for small claims are $73.00 for each claim filed. If more than one defendant is named in the small claims case, the clerk's office is required to charge an additional $10.00 for each additional defendant.  back
 
8. What is the limit of a small claims case?
  The jurisdiction for small claims cases is $6000.00.  back
 

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