Forms
You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you are not sure which forms to use, talk to a lawyer. Click for help finding a lawyer.
NOTE: All California courts use the same basic set of forms. But some courts have special local forms, too. To see if you will need any special, local forms, contact your court clerk or check your court's website. The forms may be posted on their site. If not, the site will list the address and phone number of your local courthouse.
Forms for Traffic (Infraction) Cases
Forms for Traffic Infraction Cases in the Trial Court
To download a form, click on the form number.
| Form Name | Form Number | Information Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Instructions to Defendant (Trial by Written Declaration -- Traffic) | ||
| Request for Trial by Written Declaration | TR-205 | |
| Notice and Instructions to Arresting Officer | TR-210 | |
| Decision and Notice of Decision | TR-215 | |
| Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo) (Trial by Written Declaration) | TR-220 | |
| Order and Notice to Defendant of New Trial (Trial de Novo) | TR-225 |
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Forms for Appeals in Traffic Infraction Cases
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| Form Name | Form Number | Information Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Information on Appeal Procedures for Infractions | ||
| Notice of Appeal and Record of Oral Proceedings (Infraction) | CR-142 | |
| Proposed Statement on Appeal (Infraction) | CR-143 | |
| Order Concerning Appellant’s Proposed Statement on Appeal (Infraction) | CR-144 | |
| Abandonment of Appeal (Infraction) | CR-145 | |
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