Are all traffic tickets handled in a criminal court setting?

No, not all traffic tickets in the state of Kansas are handled in a criminal court setting. In many cases, traffic tickets are handled by municipal or county courts. Depending on the gravity of the infraction, traffic tickets may result in fines, points on a person’s driving record, restricted driving privileges, or even suspension or revocation of the person’s driver’s license. For the most serious types of traffic infractions, the offender may be sent to a criminal court. The severity of the infraction typically dictates which type of court handles the case. Situations that may result in criminal charges include vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, DUI/DWI, reckless driving, and fleeing the scene of an accident. In these cases, the offender may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony and will generally be required to appear before a criminal court. Generally, a law enforcement officer will issue a citation for a traffic violation, which includes a description of the infraction and possible legal penalties. The officer will then forward the citation to the county or municipal court with jurisdiction to handle the ticket and may e-file the ticket with the court. The courts typically require the offender to appear before a judge to answer to the charges. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain may be offered and the offender may be able to avoid criminal court proceedings.

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