Minor Traffic Violation Court (MTV) in the 30th Prosecutorial District is designed to be a user-friendly system to dispose of infractions and minor traffic offense pleas in a quick and efficient manner.
There are three main things that you need to know before appearing in Minor Traffic Violation Court. First, if you qualify for this court, the officer that issues the citation will give you a notice as set out below. Second, law enforcement officers are not present for MTV Court. Finally, trials are not held in MTV Court. If you want to have a trial for an infraction, either you or your attorney will have to appear in MTV Court to obtain a trial date.

If you qualify for MTV Court, the notice you receive should state the following:

Unless you pay off the ticket beforehand, you must appear in MTV Court on the date set on your ticket.
The District Attorney’s Office cannot give you legal advice, such as how a speed reduction will affect your insurance points. You may, however, ask your attorney for advice about your citation. Your attorney may also waive your appearance for you. Defendants wanting to plead guilty to a lesser offense should appear personally or through counsel on their court date.

1. BRING: Pink copy of ticket and CASH. Court costs are $110.00. Fines can range from $25.00 to $100.00 depending upon the charge.
2. WHERE: Go to the COURTROOM designated for traffic/MTV court in the COURTHOUSE in the COUNTY in which you received your citation.
3. ATTORNEYS:
You may appear alone, with an attorney, or an attorney may appear for you.
4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: The Clerk’s Office accepts CASH ONLY. No Checks.
5. CONTINUANCES: If you cannot appear or want a trial, either you or your attorney needs to appear in MTV Court to find out your trial date.
6. FAILURE TO APPEAR: If you do not show up, YOUR LICENSE MAY BE REVOKED. In addition, you will be required to pay a $50.00 penalty, and you will not be able to get another court date without a hearing before a Judge.
7. PARTICULAR OFFENSES:

EXPIRED LICENSE: Bring your current NC Driver’s License
EXPIRED INSPECTION/REGISTRATION: Get your car inspected/registered and bring proof. If you have sold the car in the meantime, bring proof of the sale.

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