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Tránsito - comparecencia remota

La corte generalmente permite comparecencias remotas en casos de infracciones de tránsito.  Antes de comparecer de forma remota, asegúrese de leer la notificación de cargos de tránsito, cuyo enlace figura abajo.  La programación de una comparecencia remota indica su consentimiento a esta de conformidad con la sección 1428.5 del Código Penal de California Sección de la ley (ca.gov) (en inglés).  Después de programar su comparecencia remota, recibirá información de la corte por correo electrónico que le indicará la confirmación de la comparecencia e instrucciones para obtener los enlaces de comparecencia remota.

Lea la notificación (en inglés) 

Programación de comparecencias remotas

Puede programar y aceptar comparecencias remotas antes de las fechas límite indicadas a continuación comunicándose con la oficina del secretario al (209) 725-4107 para Merced y al (209) 725-4124 para Los Banos.

También puede programar y aceptar comparecencias remotas enviando su información aquí (seleccione "español").

Tiene derecho a estar presente en persona en la lectura de cargos y en el juicio ante un juez.  A menos que informe a la corte que se opone a las comparecencias remotas de testigos, los agentes pueden comparecer por video en su juicio ante un juez; al comparecer por video, usted está aceptando las comparecencias remotas de todas las partes y renunciando a su derecho a estar presente personalmente.

Lecturas de cargos
  • Programe su comparecencia remota a más tardar a las 3:00 p. m. del día judicial anterior a su audiencia.
Otros procesos
  • Programe su comparecencia remota a más tardar a las 3:00 p. m. del día judicial anterior a su audiencia. También puede indicar la comparecencia remota durante las audiencias de la corte previas al proceso.
Pague o comparezca
  • Programe su comparecencia remota a más tardar a las 3:00 p. m. del día judicial anterior a su audiencia. 
Juicios ante un juez
  • Programe su comparecencia remota a más tardar 10 días calendario antes de la fecha de la audiencia.  También puede indicar la comparecencia remota durante las audiencias de la corte previas al juicio ante un juez.
  • Para los agentes que comparezcan en juicios ante un juez, puede programar su comparecencia remota si en la notificación del juicio ante un juez se indica que se permiten las comparecencias remotas, a más tardar 10 días calendario antes de la fecha de la audiencia.
  • Las pruebas tienen que ser entregadas a la corte antes de las 3:00 p. m. el día judicial anterior a la audiencia por correo a la oficina del secretario, en persona en la oficina del secretario o comunicándose con la oficina del secretario para obtener información sobre la entrega.

Preparación de su comparecencia remota

  1. Confirme que recibió el enlace para conectarse el día ANTERIOR a la audiencia.
  2. Prepárese de la misma manera que si fuera a comparecer en persona.
    • Vista apropiadamente.
    • Piense en el fondo de donde esté. Se recomienda encarecidamente que se ubique en un lugar cerrado con un nivel limitado de ruido de fondo y distracciones.
    • Es muy recomendable utilizar auriculares con micrófono.
    • Únase a la reunión hasta 10 minutos antes.

  3. Revise la Guía de comparecencia remota de la corte en Uso de Zoom para su comparecencia remota.pdf (ca.gov) (en inglés) y Cómo prepararse para su comparecencia de la corte vía Zoom.pdf (ca.gov) ( en inglés)

  4. Por favor, escriba tanto su nombre como su apellido cuando entre a la reunión. Le recomendamos encarecidamente que incluya también su número de caso.
  5. Es posible que su caso no sea atendido a la hora programada en el calendario judicial para iniciar. La sala de audiencias puede darle acceso a la reunión y ponerlo a usted y a todos los demás participantes en silencio. Solo una vez que su caso sea llamado, habilite el micrófono y encienda su video. Tenga en cuenta que es posible que su caso no sea llamado hasta después de unas horas.

Traffic Arraignment Advisement

Welcome to the traffic arraignment calendar.  The purpose of today’s arraignment calendar is for the Court to advise you of the charges against you, go over all your options under Penal and Vehicle Codes, and for you to tell the Court how you wish to proceed.  If you wish to proceed by way of an entry of plea today, the available pleas are guilty, not guilty, or no contest.

A plea of no contest has the same effect as a plea of guilty, except that it cannot be used against you in any civil action. At each stage of the traffic court process, everyone is entitled to certain rights.

  • First, you have the right to have the citation or complaint against you read in open court.
  • You have the right to be present in person at the arraignment and court trial.
    • Unless you inform the court that you object to remote appearances by witnesses, officers may appear by video at your court trial.
    • By appearing by video, you are consenting to remote appearances by all parties and waiving your right to be personally present.
  • If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you have the right to be represented by an attorney.  If you would like an attorney to assist you, and if you cannot afford to hire one, provided you meet certain financial guidelines, the Court can appoint the Public Defender to help you.
  • You have the right to a trial on the citation or complaint filed against you.
    • If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you have the right to a jury trial, and when you are out of custody, you have the right to such a trial within 45 days of today’s date.
    • If you are charged with an infraction, you have the right to an Officer Court Trial within 45 days of today’s date.
  • Whether a misdemeanor or infraction, you may also waive the right to have your trial within 45 days and choose a Jury Trial or Officer Court Trial date past 45 days.
  • At the trial, you have the right to see, hear, question, confront, and cross-examine any witness that may appear or be called against you.
  • At the trial, you also have the right to bring to court any witness or evidence that may be helpful to your case and use the subpoena powers of the court to enforce that right at no cost to you.
  • At trial, you have the right to testify in your own defense, or in the alternative, the right to not testify, remain silent, and not incriminate yourself.
  • Lastly, you have the right to appeal the Court’s decision.

If you enter a plea today of guilty or no contest to an infraction, the Court will set a base fine. The base fines for all traffic infractions are set by the California Legislature. Please be advised that fines and fees imposed by the legislature, called “Penalties and Assessments,” are always added to base fines. Penalties and Assessments differ for every case based on the vehicle code(s) cited and an individual’s past driving record, but typically, Penalties and Assessments substantially increase the base fine. For example: For a defendant with a perfect past driving record, a $35.00 base fine for a speeding citation, with all Penaltie sand Assessments added, may total approximately $237.00. (See the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule).

If you enter a plea today of guilty or no contest to an infraction that is a moving violation under the Vehicle Code, it will appear as 1 point on your DMV driving record. If you wish to convert the 1-point moving violation to 0 points and have the DMV mask the citation from your automobile insurance company, you may attend Traffic Violator School (TVS) if eligible. You MUST state your request to take TVS at the time your case is being heard, or the point will be placed on your record until you complete TVS.

  • To be eligible, it must be 18 months from the violation date for which you last attended TVS to the present violation date; and the violations must be a moving qualifying Vehicle Code Section.  Also, there is an additional fee for TVS in addition to the total amount of your traffic violation. There is a $70 administrative fee to attend Traffic Violator school, and the fee that will need to be paid to the TVS school of your choice.

The Judicial Officer will advise you of the charges on the citation and will inquire if you have read this advisement. They will then ask how you wish to proceed. You may ask any questions you have, and then you are required to enter a plea. If you plead guilty or no contest, a base fine will be assessed, and possible TVS discussed. If you enter a plea of not guilty and request an Officer Court Trial within 45 days, the Judicial Officer will set a trial date for you.

TRAFFIC ONLINE SERVICES

Additional information can be found at Traffic | Superior Court of California | County of Merced.

Scheduling Remote Appearances

You may schedule and consent to remote appearances before the deadlines noted below by contacting the Clerk’s Office at (209) 725-4107 for Merced and (209) 725-4124 for Los Banos.

You may also schedule and consent to remote appearances by submitting your information here.

You have the right to be present in person at the arraignment and court trial.  Unless you inform the court that you object to remote appearances by witnesses, officers may appear by video at your court trial; by appearing by video, you are consenting to remote appearances by all parties and waiving your right to be personally present.

Arraignments

  • Schedule your remote appearance no later than 3 PM on the court day before your hearing.

Further Proceedings

  • Schedule your remote appearance no later than 3 PM on the court day before your hearing.  You may also indicate a remote appearance during the court hearings before the further proceeding.

Pay or Appear

  • Schedule your remote appearance no later than 3 PM on the court day before your hearing. 

Court Trials

  • Schedule your remote appearance no later than 10 calendar days before the hearing date.  You may also indicate a remote appearance during the court hearings before the officer court trial.
  • For officers appearing in court trials, you may schedule your remote appearance if the Notice of Court Trial indicates remote appearances are permitted, no later than 10 calendar days before the hearing date.
  • Evidence must be submitted to the court by 3 PM on the court day before the hearing by mail to the Clerk’s Office, in-person submission at the Clerk’s Office, or by contacting the Clerk’s Office for submission information.

Preparing for your Remote Appearance

  • Confirm you received the link to connect the day before the hearing.
  • Prepare in the same way you would if appearing in person.
    • Dress appropriately.
    • Think about your background. It is highly recommended that you be located indoors with limited background noise and distractions.
    • It is highly recommended to use a headset with a mic equipped.
    • Join the meeting up to 10 minutes early.
  • Review the Court’s Remote Appearance Guidance: How to Prepare for Your Court Appearance via Zoom
  • Please enter both your first and last name when joining the meeting. It is highly encouraged to also include your case number.
  • Your case may not be heard at the time the calendar is scheduled to start.  The courtroom may admit you into the meeting and place you and all other participants on mute.  Only once your case is called, please unmute yourself and turn on your video.  Keep in mind that your case may not be called for a few hours.