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Rules and Forms | Traffic: Trial by Written Declaration Forms (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
In the past few years, several stakeholders have suggested that the trial by written declaration forms should be improved for clarity and to better assist court users. As a result of this feedback, the Traffic Advisory Committee proposes revocations and revisions to the trial by written declaration forms and corresponding amendments to the relevant rule of court. These forms have not been substantively revised since 1999-2000, and the proposed revisions include substantive changes, clearer language, and reorganized content. Since most traffic defendants are self-represented, the improved forms will be easier to follow with commonly understood language and more intuitive formatting.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Traffic Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective January 1, 2027:
1. Amend rule 4.210 of the California Rules of Court;
2. Revise forms Request to Challenge Traffic Ticket Without Going to Court (TR-205), Court’s Decision on Request to Challenge Ticket (TR-215), Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo) (TR-220), Order and Notice to Defendant of New Trial (Trial de Novo) (TR-225), and Officer's Declaration (TR-235); and
3. Revoke forms Instructions to Defendant (TR-200) and Notice and Instructions to Arresting Officer (TR-210).
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