Local Rule CR 58.1: Fixed Sums Payable in Lieu of Appearance

CR 58.1 Fixed Sums Payable in Lieu of Appearance In criminal cases with petty offense charges at issue, defendants must be permitted to pay a fixed sum in lieu of appearance. Acceptance and payment of such fixed sum terminates the action. However, if payment of the fixed sum is not timely made, a magistrate judge may, in his or her discretion, fix a higher amount so long as the fixed sum does not exceed the maximum fine which could be imposed.