WORKFORCE HOUSING NEEDS IN THE TAHOE REGION. RESIDENTS IN THREE COUNTIES IN OUR REGION CAN NOW TRY TO GET OUT OF A TRAFFIC TICKET WITHOUT EVEN HAVING TO STEP FOOT IN A COURTROOM. THEY’RE MAKING IT EASIER. SACRAMENTO, AMADOR AND NEVADA COUNTIES ARE NOW OFFERING ONLINE TRIAL BY DECLARATION. THIS ALLOWS THOSE WITH SOME TICKETS TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT ONLINE, AND THEN UPLOAD ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. A JUDGE WILL REVIEW THE MATERIALS AND ISSUE A RULING, AND YOU NEVER NEED TO GO TO COURT. THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR WHAT ARE CALLE
Several Northern California counties offer online traffic ticket trials
Updated: 11:17 PM PST Dec 11, 2025
Residents in a few Northern California counties can now contest traffic tickets without appearing in court, thanks to a new online trial by declaration system. The counties include Sacramento, Amador and Nevada.This system allows individuals with certain tickets to submit a written statement and upload supporting documents online. A judge will review the materials and issue a ruling without requiring a court appearance. The system is designed for people with “infraction violations,” which are typically low-level offenses.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
Residents in a few Northern California counties can now contest traffic tickets without appearing in court, thanks to a new online trial by declaration system.
The counties include Sacramento, Amador and Nevada.
This system allows individuals with certain tickets to submit a written statement and upload supporting documents online. A judge will review the materials and issue a ruling without requiring a court appearance.
The system is designed for people with “infraction violations,” which are typically low-level offenses.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel