Paying Without Going To Court

Most traffic violations may be resolved by paying a fine found on the plea by mail form sent to each qualifying defendant. Those choosing to do so may pay by mail or in person at the court clerk’s window. The Court will also accept telephone payments by credit card provided that a signed copy of the plea by mail form has been received. By making payment, the person admits their guilt to the charge, or amended charge if the Court has made an offer. A record of conviction is then forwarded to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV). The DMV assesses the appropriate penalty points to each violator’s driving history, as established by state law.

Here are some things to remember when mailing in your payment:

Make sure to use the enclosed envelope with your plea by mail form, or make sure you are using the correct address. There are many courts in Colorado and they all have different procedures. Thornton Municipal Court summonses are blue, and the summons number begins with the letter T or M. Read the summons carefully to ensure you have the correct address.

Always include your summons number with your payment. The court processes thousands of summonses each year, and it is important to ensure that your payment is credited to your case.

Never mail cash. If you wish to pay in cash, please pay in person at the court clerks window. The court accepts checks, money orders, cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards.

Always pay on time. Late payments could result in a warrant for your arrest. Additional fines and fees are added to all cases that are not paid on time.

Never write a short check to the Court. The Court has the power to arrest anyone writing a short check for fines.