Rule 157 Presence of Defendant.

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

If you're facing a traffic case and you're going to be sentenced, you need to show up in person for that sentencing. You can't send someone else in your place or skip it.

There are two exceptions to this rule. First, some traffic cases can be handled by the Clerk of the Court without you needing to appear for sentencing. Second, Rule 158 covers other situations where you might not need to be present. If your case falls into either of these categories, you may not have to show up in person for sentencing.

If your traffic case doesn't fall under one of these exceptions, plan on being there yourself when the court decides your sentence.