Title
Title
Rules and Forms | Traffic: Mandatory Reminder
Notices--Infraction Cases (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Traffic Advisory Committee recommends amending a rule of court to clarify the procedures for sending infraction reminder notices. The committee also recommends adding an exception to the mandatory notice procedures when (1) the defendant does not have a valid physical mailing address or (2) the court does not have the necessary information (a litigant’s email address or mobile number) or the technological capability to send a notice electronically. Additionally, the committee recommends amendments to the rule to improve readability and to comply with current law.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Traffic Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective January 1, 2025, amend California Rules of Court, rule 4.107 to:
• Specify that the rule applies to all infractions, not just infractions under the Vehicle Code;
• Add an exception to the infraction reminder notice requirement when a defendant does not have a valid physical mailing address or when electronic notice is not feasible;
• Consolidate procedures in subdivision (b) of the rule.
• Change the civil assessment amount from $300 to $100; and
• Eliminate outdated consequences for failure to appear or pay.
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