You can appear in court as directed to enter a plea and have your fine assessed. You will be given 360 days to pay the fine and court costs on the Court website (https://public.jococourts.org ). You can also request a continuance.

You can pay on-line on the Court website (https://public.jococourts.org), or by phone 888-877-0450. There is a $4.95 processing fee for payments online or by phone. You may also mail in your fine and court costs to:  Johnson County District Court, Traffic Clerk, 150 W. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66061. 

If you want to plead guilty by phone without appearing in Court first, you may contact the Traffic Trial Assistant at the District Attorney’s Office 913-715-3139 to assist in having a fine set.  Court Costs are assessed on every citation, even if you do not appear in Court.

A Motion to Reinstate Prosecution of your diversion will be filed with the Court and the prosecution may be reinstated. You will receive a notice to appear (certified mail) from the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office in the mail advising a date and time to appear.

The following offenses are NOT eligible for Traffic Diversion:

    Speeding Violations
    -    10 - 60 MPH Zone – 21 MPH and over the speed limit
    -    65 - 75 MPH Zone – 100 MPH and greater
    -    Moving Violations in Construction Zones or School Zones
    -    Running a red light causing a crash
    -    Any violation issued to a CDL license holder
    -    Overweight vehicle
    -    Interlock violations

Yes, all Traffic Court hearings are in person.  You may have the option of resolving your citation without coming to the Courthouse.  More information about Traffic Court is available on the District Court website (Click)

You have three (3) options: a) You may inquire about Traffic Diversion. Diversion is a six-month program where, if eligible, you pay a Diversion fee plus $109.50 in Court costs. If you complete the six-month unsupervised period without getting a new ticket or violating any other terms of Diversion, the ticket is dismissed and your record will be updated with a dismissal.  b) You can pay the fine noted on your ticket, which updates your driver’s history with a conviction for the offense(s). c) You can request a continuance and set a trial date.

No. It is not a requirement to have an attorney to pay your ticket, enter diversion, or have a trial.  However, you may hire an attorney at any point to represent you or resolve your ticket.