410: FIXED SUMS PAYABLE IN LIEU OF APPEARANCE
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California — Criminal Rules
RULE 410 (Fed. R. Crim. P. 46)
FIXED SUMS PAYABLE IN LIEU OF APPEARANCE This Court has provided by General Order for the payment of a fixed sum in suitable misdemeanor actions in lieu of appearance. Acceptance and payment of such fixed sum shall terminate the action; however, a Magistrate Judge may fix a higher amount in the event that payment of the fixed sum is not timely made or otherwise under conditions set forth by General Order so long as the fixed sum does not exceed the maximum authorized fine.
Copies of General Orders referenced in this Rule are available on request from the Clerk and on the Court's website.