In the event you are unable to pay and would like to request volunteer work for all or part of the amount due, you may submit your request in writing to the court. If a plea has not already been entered in the case, one must be entered on your ticket before the court can consider your request. To plead guilty, complete the Advisal/Waiver of Constitutional Rights for Plea by Mail, MO-041 form, include your request for volunteer work in writing, and submit them to the court. You will be notified of the court's decision by mail.
To plead not guilty, complete the Request for Arraignment and Trial on Same Date, MO-012 form, and submit it to the court. Bail will not be required at this time. You will be notified of your arraignment and court trial date by mail. You can make your request for volunteer work at your court trial, in the event you are found guilty.
If the court ordered you to pay a fine and it was referred to collections, you can write to the court and request community service for all or part of the fine. You will be notified of the court's decision by mail.
Requests may be mailed via USPS or dropped in the express drop box located outside the court location noted at the bottom of your ticket.