Portland City Court
1616 B North Franklin
Portland, Indiana 47371
260.726.3358 Phone
260.726.3359 Fax
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8am – 4pm
Wednesday, Friday 8am – 1pm
If you have been cited with an infraction of Indiana Motor Vehicle Laws, the officer has given you a copy of the complaint and served you with a summons. Out-of-state motorists may be required to surrender their driver's license or a valid Motor Club Card, which has been approved by the Indiana Secretary of State. All motorists are required to appear in court or admit the violation by paying a judgment that is acceptable to the court.
If you choose to deny the charge, please appear in court on the date and time assigned as the initial hearing, A trial date will then be assigned. You have the constitutional right to: (1) A speedy trial; (2) Counsel of you own choosing; (3) Confront and cross examine witnesses against you; (4 Have witnesses testify in your own behalf; (5) Require the state to prove guilt by a preponderance of evidence; (6) Appeal any decision of the court.
As a convenience to the motorist, you may admit the violation without appearing in court, however; you should be informed that (1) Your admission will have the same effect as a judgment of the court and (2) A record of judgment will be sent to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of Indiana or the state where you received your license.
Below is a schedule of infraction judgments which has been set by the court. If the offense with which you have been charged does not appear or you have been charged with multiple offenses, call the court for instructions. If you wish to use this service and you are eligible to do so, follow these instructions:
1) Find the offense with which you have been charged on the front of the summons.
2) Locate the violation on the form below and the amount of the required payment.
3) Sign the appearance, plea and waiver on the back of the summons.
4) Mail a MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER'S CHECK payable to the PORTLAND CITY COURT for the total of the fine plus court costs TOGETHER WITH THE SUMMONS. If you wish a receipt, please enclose a self-addressee stamped envelope. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE and will be returned to you and your case will be treated as though you did no appear,
5) If payment is not received by the appearance date on the summons, except for seatbelt violations, a $25 late fee will be added.
6) FAILURE TO APPEAR OR PAY A JUDGMENT BY THE APPEARANCE DATE ON THE SUMMONS MAY RESULT IN A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST OR YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WILL BE SUSPENDED OR BOTH.
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INFRACTION JUDGMENTS
EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2008 / MOVING OR HAZARDOUS OFFENSES
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SPEEDING, 1-19 M.P.H, Over Limit $1.00 Per Mile Over Limit + Court Costs of $114.50 -- (Example: 69 In 55 MPH Zone) Fine $14.00 + $114.50 = TOTAL $128.50.
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Speeding, 20-30 M.P.H. Or More Over Limit: $2,00 Per Mile Over Limit + Court Costs of $114.50
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Speeding, 31 + Mandatory Court Appearance
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Speeding At Worksite, Speeding In School Zone, Or Speed Contest Anywhere - Mandatory Court Appearance
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| INFRACTION |
Fine & Court Costs |
TOTAL |
| Passing School Bus While Loading Or Unloading Mandatory Court Appearance And |
$25.00 + $114.50 |
= $139.50 |
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Driving Left of Center Or Unsafe Movement Causing Accident
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$25.00 + $114.50 |
= $139.50 |
| Disregarding Stop Sign Causing Accident |
$25.00 + $114.50 |
= $139.50 |
| Failure To Yield Causing Accident Or Having No Insurance |
$25.00 + $114.50 |
= $139.50 |
| Driving Left Of Center Or Unsafe Movement |
$15.00 + $114.50 |
= $129.50 |
| Unreasonable Speed Due To Weather Conditions |
$15.00 + $114.50 |
= $129.50 |
| Operating With Learners Permit Without Licensed Driver |
$15.00 + $114.50 |
= $129.50 |
| Failure To Yield (No Property Damage Or Accident) |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Following Too Closely Or Parking Where Prohibited |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Disregarding Stop Sign (No Property Damage Or Accident) |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Passing In Violation Of Sign, Markings Or Improper Passing |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Disregarding Signal Indicating Approach Of Train |
$10,00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Improper Turn Or Improper Parking On Roadway Or Running ATV On Roadway |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Wrong Way On One Way Street Or Disregarding Flashing Signal |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Failure To Dim Headlights Or To Use Turn Signals |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
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| NON MOVING OFFENSES |
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| Driving While Suspended Infraction (I.C. 9-24-18-5A) |
Mandatory Court Appearance |
| No Or Expired Operator, Chauffeur Or Public Passenger License |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| No Operators License On Person When Required |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| No Or Expired Registration Plate Or Improperly Displayed |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| False Or Fictitious Registration Plate Or Registration |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Equipment Violations (Headlights-Taillights-Other Lights) |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| No Motorcycle Or All Terrain Vehicle Endorsement or Registration |
$10.00 + $114.50 |
= $124.50 |
| Child Restraint Under 4 Years Old |
Mandatory Court Appearance |
| Child Restraint Over 4 Years Old And Under 12 Years Old |
Mandatory Court Appearance |
| Seat Belt Violation |
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$25.00 |
| Junk or Abandon Vehicle for 1st Offense - Additional offenses fine will increase |
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$25.00 |
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| **All Offenses Not Listed Here Require Mandatory Court Appearance |
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Michele R. Pensinger, Judge