Due in court tomorrow for traffic violation in NY. Does the ticketing officer have to show up, too?

by **calvert** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:36 pm

I have reasons to believe the ticketing officer (NY - Westchester County) clocked my speed inaccurately. He told me to make my court date and if I did he would "work with me." Does NY law require that the ticketing officer show up in court for my hearing?

by **orson19** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:37 pm

most courts do not have the officer(s) showing up on the 1st court date given to you. most 1st court dates are 1st appearances more or less telling you what you did and what you want to to. i.e. pay the fine, set it for trial or ask for time to talk to a lawyer. if it's set for trial and the officer doesn't show most courts drop it.

by **albanwr26** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:43 pm

not sure, but in NH if they don't show up usually you can get off.

by **ear** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:49 pm

The Officer is required to appear unless he is excused.

by **dana** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:55 pm

yeah usually the one who gives you the ticket shows up but not in all states

by **lalla3** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:00 pm

The Officer is required to appear unless he is excused.

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