MUNICIPAL COURT
FAQS

What happens if I miss my court date?
If you are scheduled for court and neglect to appear, you must contact the Court Clerk and reschedule your court date. If you do not contact the Court, a warrant for your arrest or Default will be executed by the Court.

Failing to appear before the judge is considered contempt of court, and any fines issued by the judge will be in addition to any fines you may incur from the original offense. The Judge may also order your incarceration for contempt of court.

What happens if I cannot make my court date?
If you cannot make your scheduled court date, contact the Court Clerk at the Monument Police Department at 719-418-3253 to schedule a time to come in and sign a Promise To Appear form. A Promise To Appear form will set your next court appearance for the next month.

May I pay my speeding ticket prior to court?
You may pay the full amount of your fine prior to court. The fine must be received at the Monument Police Department no later than 20 days from the date of violation. Payments should be made out to the Town of Monument and can be mailed to the Monument Municipal Court, PO Box 325, Monument, CO 80132.

You may also pay your fine in person at the Monument Police Department, 154 Washington Street, Monument, CO.

What happens if I cannot pay my fine?
If you cannot pay your fine, you may request a Stay of Execution from the judge during your court appearance. A Stay of Execution extends the time required for payment to be made.

What is an Outstanding Judgment/Warrant?
An Outstanding Judgment/Warrant (OJ/W) or Default is issued when you fail to appear in court on traffic violations. A notice is sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles informing them of your failure to appear in court and pay court fines. The Department of Motor Vehicles may then revoke your driver’s license until payment of the fine is made. In addition to the fine, a $30.00 OJ/W fee or Default will be assessed.

What is a Deferred Sentence?
A Deferred Sentence is issued by the judge to juvenile offenders. If you plea guilty to the original charge and accept the deferred sentence, you are not convicted of the crime, but are put on probation for a period of time set forth by the judge. During the probation period, you may be required to complete community service, attend classes such as substance abuse or traffic school, and pay restitution if required.

If you complete all conditions of the deferred sentence, the charges against you are dismissed. If you fail to comply with all conditions of the deferred sentence, you will be convicted of all charges against you.