Requesting fine/fee reduction or community service

Authored By: California Courts

Form and Guide

Self-help guide for fine and fee reductions or community service as an alternative. Necessary forms included.

MyCitations tool

MyCitations online tool for requesting reduction/ community service.

Use this tool to:
  • Request a reduction to your ticket
  • Request a payment plan
  • Request community service
  • Request more time to pay your ticket
Do not use this tool:
  • If you wish to contest the ticket
  • If you have proof of correction and would like a dismissal or reduction of those charges
  • If your offense is a misdemeanor violation
  • To sign up for traffic school

 

Users will need to check to see if the county where they got the ticket is on the site. Otherwise they may be able to use the form linked in the above resource.

Last Review and Update: Jul 31, 2024
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