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1. Can I pay fines by phone, credit card, or debit card?

Court payments may be made by phone with a debit or credit card by dialing 918.542.6685 and choosing option 3.  A fee will be charged for processing of the card payment.

2. What does “guilty,” “not guilty,” and “no contest” mean?

• Guilty - To admit to having committed an offense as charged.
• Not Guilty - To state that you did not commit the offense you have been charged with. You will be given a new court date on a disposition docket to discuss your case with the prosecuting attorney.
• No Contest - In the case of a traffic ticket, the legal effect of a “no contest” plea is the same as that of a guilty plea, however, a “no contest” plea may not be used against you as an admission of guilt in any civil suit that may arise.
  

3. Do I get charged court costs if I appear in court?

There is no additional charge for appearing in court. Court costs are already figured into the fine amount of your ticket and are used to pay state fees and off-set the costs of processing the ticket, not for the appearance in court.

4. What if I can’t pay my fine by the court date?

Our judge will make payment arrangements to pay out a ticket. Your appearance on your court date is required to set up the payment plan. It will not be done over the phone or with office staff.

5. Can I make payments after office hours?

We have a locked drop box with envelopes in the Police Department’s vestibule, which is open 24/7.

6. How do I get a copy of my marriage license?

Marriage licenses are issued and maintained by the Ottawa County District Court. You may call them at 918-542-2801.