CHAPTER 410

PETTY MISDEMEANORS

410.01                         Definition of Petty Misdemeanors

A petty misdemeanor means an offense as it is defined in the criminal code. The Court shall adopt and revise, from time to time, a fine schedule setting forth fines to be paid for all petty misdemeanors. Fines for petty misdemeanors may be paid to the Clerk of Court in lieu of a court appearance by the defendant. A defendant shall be advised in writing before paying a fine that such a payment constitutes a plea of guilty to the offense designated and that he voluntarily waives his rights to a trial.