When is my court date?
Your court date will appear on your summons / ticket. If your court date is blank or you have lost your summons / ticket, please reach out to the Court at 303.335.4652
Court is usually held the second Tuesday of each month. 

Can I change my court date?
Yes, you are allowed 1 continuance on your first appearance only. You must call the court at least 5 business days prior to the court date on your summons / ticket to request a continuance.

How long will I be at Court on my court date?
Please allow for 2 - 3 hours as it is first come, first served.

Can I attend my court session remotely?
 No, at this time court appearances are in person only.

Will I have to pass through security?
Yes, you will have to pass through a metal detector and all bags are subject to search. 

Courtroom Etiquette:
Sweatshirts, gym clothes, graphic t-shirts, team jerseys and pajamas are not appropriate attire for court.
Cell phones and other technology devices should be powered off during court.
Beverages, food (including gum), tobacco and vaping products are not allowed in the courtroom.

Can I speak to the prosecutor or judge prior to my court date?
No. The prosecutor and the judge are only available on court dates.

Are translation / interpreter services available?
Yes. Translation services can be provided on court dates. Please contact the court administrator at least 5 business days prior to your court date to arrange translation services. If you have not arranged for translation services, and they are not available on your court date, your case may be continued to the next court date.

Servicios de Traduccion / Interpretacion 
Si. Los servicios de interpretación se ofrecen durante las fechas que la corte esta en sesión. Por favor contacte al administrador de la corte 5 días antes de su audiencia para solicitar un intérpreter. Si usted no solicita los servicios de interpretación a tiempo y no hay un  intérpreter disponible el dia de su audiencia, su caso será pospuesto hasta la siguiente sesión de la corte.

My ticket / summons is marked "You may pay the fine of the penalty assessment", what does that mean?
This means you are able to pay the fine on your traffic citation prior to your court date to receive a reduction in points and you will not have to appear in court. 
PLEASE NOTE: the original charge will stay the same, only the points will be reduced.

Defective Vehicle Charge - 4 points will be reduced to 2 points
Defective Headlamp Charge - 2 or 3 points will be reduced to 1 point
Vision Obstructed Charge - 1 point will be reduced to 0 points.

When is the payment due?
The payment is due 14 days prior to the court date indicated on your ticket / summons.

What if I don't pay prior to my Court date?
If you did not pay prior to your Court date, and you did not come to Court, you will still be able to pay online. However, the original points will be assessed to your driving record. You may call the Court for a new Court date, but a Failure to Appear charge may be added.  

What types of payment are accepted?
The Court accepts cash, check, credit / debit cards, money orders and cashier's checks.
Please make checks payable to Louisville Municipal Court.

Can I pay online with a credit / debit card?
Yes, you can pay at this website.
You will need your ticket / citation number.
There is a $2.50 service fee and 3.95% processing fee for all online transactions. 

What if my summons / ticket is marked "Mandatory Court Appearance"?
You must appear at the Louisville Municipal Court at the date and time indicated on your summons / ticket. 
Please see the Court Date section for more information.

Will I still be entitled to a possible point reduction or plea bargain?
Yes, you will have the opportunity to speak with the Prosecutor regarding a possible point reduction 

What if I don't show up for my court date?
If you do not show up at the date and time indicated on your summons / ticket, a Failure to Appear Warrant will be issued.

If I pay my parking ticket prior to my court date, do I have to come to court?
If you pay your parking ticket in full prior to your court date you do not have to appear.

What if I don't pay prior to my Court date?
Then you must come to Court on the date indicated on your ticket. You may call the Court for a new Court date. If you do not come to Court as scheduled, a Failure to Appear charge may be added.   

I received a ticket for an unregistered vehicle, what are my options so I don't have to come to court?
You have several options for an unregistered vehicle:
     1. You may register the vehicle and provide proof of registration to the court.
     2. If you have donated the vehicle to a non-profit you must provide the receipt from your donation to the court. 
     3. If you have sold the car you must provide a bill of sale, receipt or some other acceptable documentation to prove that you no longer own the vehicle.

Upon receipt of proof of registration, donation or sale the court will remove the requirement to appear and lower the fees as detailed below.
     - $500.00 fines will be reduced to $100.00
     - $100.00 fines will be reduced to $50.00

If you are able to provide proof that you had valid insurance on the date and time of the violation, your charge for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance may be dismissed. 
In order for the Prosecutor to accept proof of insurance and dismiss the insurance violation, you need to provide the following on your court date: 

 A letter from the Insurance Company/Agent on their letterhead indicating the following: 

1. The insurance for the vehicle listed on the summons was valid on the date and time of the violation; and
2. The person driving the vehicle was an insured driver on the date and time of the violation, or the person driving is not an excluded driver on the valid policy, and the policy holder has authority to authorize the cited driver to operate the vehicle; or
3. The cited driver had a valid Broadform policy in the name of the cited driver, and the Broadform policy was valid on the date and time of the violation.

The Prosecutor does not follow the “12:00 a.m. Rule” on policies, and if coverage was put in place on the same date as the violation, the letter must be clear as to the time the insurance policy was purchased.  

The Prosecutor does not accept insurance cards, billing statements, or policy declarations as proof of insurance.  The above-referenced insurance letter must be provided. 

Providing the insurance letter does not excuse your appearance on the date indicated on your summons.  The Prosecutor will review your insurance letter on your court date. If the Prosecutor accepts the insurance letter, the Prosecutor will dismiss the charge for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance.  If that was the only charge on the ticket, your case will be dismissed.  If there are additional charges on the ticket, you will be advised of your rights and options on your appearance date.   

Insurance after the fact: If you were not covered on the date and time of the violation, but you are covered on the date of your court appearance (regardless of whether the insurance is on the vehicle that was cited or another vehicle) and you can provide proof of that coverage, the Court may cut your fine in half. 

What types of payment are accepted?
The Court accepts cash, check, credit / debit cards, money orders and cashier's checks.
Please make checks payable to Louisville Municipal Court.

Can I pay online with a credit / debit card?
Yes, you can pay at this website.
You will need your ticket / citation number.
There is a $2.50 service fee and 3.95% processing fee for all online transactions. 

If you have lost the paperwork / forms you were given in court you may use the ones below.

If you have questions regarding the number of hours of community service or which classes you were ordered to complete, please call 303.335.4652 to speak with the Court Administrator.

Community Service Worksheet

Class Information