Our Mission
To preserve and enhance the rule of law in El Dorado County by providing all persons a fair, efficient, and accessible forum for resolving disputes, protecting public safety, and righting wrongs.
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Traffic
The Traffic Division handles adult and minor traffic violations, minor offenses, Fish & Game violations, local city and county ordinances, boating, and dog/animal citations. Parking citations are not handled by the Court - contact the citing agency. Driving under the influence (DUI) violations are handled through the Criminal Division.
General Information
Courtesy notice
If you do not receive a courtesy notice, appear on the date and time listed on the citation.
Continuances
Infractions – only one 30-day continuance.
Payment options/online payments
Send payment by mail to the address on the courtesy notice. Enclose a copy of the courtesy notice with your payment. Make checks payable to Superior Court of El Dorado County. Pay Online . Payment options include Visa, Mastercard and Electronic Funds Transfers.
Payment plans
- Must be requested in writing;
- Additional $35.00 added to total fine;
- Minimum of $50.00 per month;
- First payment minimum is $85.00 ($35.00 + 1st payment $50.00);
- Court will NOT mail monthly statement; and
- Receipts sent only if you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Trial by Declaration request by mail
- Must post bail (amount listed on courtesy notice);
- Provide a letter pleading not guilty and requesting trial by declaration;
- Court mails defendant and arresting officer a declaration form for both parties to respond (with a due date usually 30 days from mailing);
- A decision will be issued and mailed;
- If found guilty, bail is forfeited;
- If found not guilty, bail/fine will be returned to defendant within 4-6 weeks.
Court trial request by mail
- Must post bail (the amount listed on courtesy notice);
- Provide letter pleading not guilty and requesting court trial;
- Court will mail defendant and arresting officer notice of trial date (usually 6 weeks out);
- Parties appear for trial;
- If found guilty, bail amount will be applied to fine;
- If found not guilty, bail will be refunded within 4-6 weeks.
Appear and plead not guilty
- Appear in court, plead not guilty, and trial date set by clerk;
- Posting of bail waived;
- Officer will NOT be present until date of court trial.
Traffic school
You are eligible to attend traffic school if you meet the following requirements:
- You have a valid driver’s license;
- You have not attended traffic school in the past 18 months;
- The violation was a moving violation and if speeding, does not exceed the posted speed by twenty five (25) MPH;
- The violation is not alcohol or drug related;
- You are not a holder of a commercial driver license;
- The violation did not occur in a commercial vehicle as defined in Vehicle Code Section 15210(b).
If you choose to attend traffic school, please send the following:
- A written request to attend traffic school;
- A self-addressed, stamped legal-size envelope ($0.63 postage);
- A check or money order for the amount of the fine indicated on the notice made payable to “Superior Court”;
- A separate check for $39.00 administrative fee made payable to "Superior Court”.
Insurance violations
If you were cited for Insurance Violations – VC 16028(a) or 16028(c), and have no previous insurance violations on your driving record, one of the following may apply to you:
- Providing proof of liability insurance on your vehicle or yourself showing you were insured at the time of the citation, reduces your bail for this violation to $10.00;
- Providing proof of liability insurance on your vehicle or yourself purchased not more than 30 days after the date of the citation, bail is $400.00;
- Providing proof of liability insurance on your vehicle or yourself purchased more than 30 days after the date of the citation, bail is $770.00.
Collections
If your case has been sent to Collections for failing to pay or failing to appear, contact:
Revenue Recovery
330 Fair Lane, Bldg. A
Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone (530) 621-5780
Traffic Division Court Schedules
Department 8, Commissioner Stephen W. Valentine
2850 Fairlane Court
Placerville, CA 95667
TIME |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
8:30 |
Traffic Arraignments (includes FG, HN, CO, Parking, Animal Control) |
Traffic Arraignments (includes FG, HN, CO, Parking, Animal Control) |
Traffic Arraignments |
DARK |
Family Law
Pro Per
(1st, 3rd & 5th
Fridays) |
10:00 |
Traffic Court Trials |
Traffic Court Trials |
Juvenile Non-Traffic Arraignments (2nd & 4th Wednesdays)Small Claims Hearings (1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays) |
DARK |
Criminal Protective Order (1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays) |
11:00 |
Small Claims Hearings |
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DARK |
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NOON |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
1:30 |
Small Claims Hearings |
Misdemeanor Traffic Arraignments |
DARK |
DARK |
Family Law
Pro Per (1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays) |
2:30 |
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DARK |
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3:00 |
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Civil Unlawful Detainers |
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DARK |
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4:00 |
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DARK |
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5:00 |
Small Claims
Check-in
(1st Monday of each Month) |
Office Closed |
Office Closed |
Office Closed |
Office Closed |
5:30 |
Small Claims Hearings
(1st Monday of each Month) |
Office Closed |
Office Closed |
Office Closed |
Office Closed |
Department 11, Commissioner Stephen W. Valentine
1354 Johnson Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
TIME |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
8:30 |
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DARK |
Traffic |
DARK |
9:00 |
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DARK |
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NOON |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
1:30 |
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Traffic - Misdemeanor arraignments |
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2:00 |
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Small Claims |
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Related Links
Locations for Filing
Placerville Building C Branch
2850 Fairlane Court
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 621-7470
South Lake Tahoe Branch
1354 Johnson Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 573-3044
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