Petition And Order To Reduce Or Vacate Civil Assessments {LASCTRAF051}

LASC TRAF 051 - PETITION AND ORDER TO REDUCE OR VACATE CIVIL ASSESSMENT / PETITION AND ORDER FOR ABILITY TO PAY DETERMINATION. Petition to Reduce or Vacate Civil Assessment – California Rules of Court, Rule 4.106 • If you receive a notice that a civil assessment has been added to your citation, you may request that the court reduce or vacate the assessment. To make the request, you must file a petition with the court to lower or vacate the civil assessment. • There is no fee for this petition. Note: A petition to reduce or vacate an assessment does not stay any order requiring payment of bail, fines, penalties, fees, or assessments unless specifically ordered by a judicial officer. Petition for Ability-to-Pay Determination – California Rules of Court, Rule 4.335 • If you cannot pay your ticket, you may request that the court consider your ability to pay, lower your payment, vacate the amount you owe, create a payment plan, agree to pay with reduction in sentence - see form LASC TRAF 057, and/or complete community service (fees may apply). • You are eligible if: (1) you were found guilty, plead guilty/no contest, or paid the ticket in full, (2) you are currently on an installment plan, (3) you are performing community service to satisfy your judgment, or (4) your judgment remains unpaid, including when your case is delinquent or in collections. • You have the right to a review by a judicial officer. This request must be in writing and include any information you want the court to consider in making a decision. • If an ability-to-pay determination has already occurred, another ability-to-pay determination on the same fines or penalties can be requested when there is a change in your circumstances. For Optional Use. Cal. Rules of Court, Rules, 4.106 & 4.335. www.FormsWorkflow.com