Our office has access to some of the court's records via computer. If you call the office of the Public Defender where your case is being heard, most likely our staff will be able to tell you your next court date. (Click here for a list of our offices.) Whenever you call a Public Defender Office, it is always very helpful to have your case number available. Another way to find out your next court date is by calling the Deputy Public Defender who is representing you in your criminal case.

Call the Public Defender's office where your case is pending. Provide the receptionist with the cause number, or, if you can't remember the number, provide your full name. Ordinarily that will be sufficient information to help our staff determine the name of your Public Defender. However, without a specific cause number, and based on your full name alone, our staff can only provide the court hearing(s) that appear on the court calendar.

Call the court immediately and explain what happened. Find out if the court has issued a bench warrant for your "failure to appear." If it has, you can call us on 410 778-2279 and come to the Kent County Sheriff's Office for service of the warrant.

I am a New Jersey driver. Does my ticket carry points that would be assessed against my driving record? (Link to DMV)

A criminal court date can be looked up when a defendant's name or docket number is given. (Ask for the Criminal Department)

If you have your court docket number, you can find your court date online. If you do not have a docket number, you can contact the Court Clerk's Office at (316) 268-4611. Please be patient, we receive hundreds of calls each day.

You will have to return to court to ask for your final order of protection. The respondent has the right to a hearing. You may see a different Judge from the one you saw the first time. The Judge you see on the next court date is the Judge likely to decide your case. If the respondent does not come to court: You will be asked to show the Judge that the respondent was properly served.

We have found most Courts do offer an extension or grace period for students who have not completed their traffic school requirement by the original Court assigned Due Date. You are responsible for contacting your Court to ask for an extension. We recommend you complete the course even if you have not received an extension. Note: San Diego County does offer extensions, but typically charge an additional estimated $30-$35 for a 30 day extension.

Generally, no. Such requests should be submitted to the court in writing. You should note that the other party to the case has the right to object to a change in the court date.