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Old 04-20-2005, 06:04 PM
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How long should you have before court date- South CArolina

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OK I have had tickets before- but the court date has always been about 30- 45 days after the incident.

The one I received this morning(4-20-05)- my first ever from the city force- says court date of 5-5-05...

THats about 15 total days.... Is that legal? Shouldnt you have a certain amount of time before having to pay the ticket?
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Old 04-20-2005, 07:57 PM
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Officers have set court dates, usually twice a month. There is no set time between the violation and the court date. If you need more time contact the court and ask for a continuance. Most SC courts will reduce the ticket if you show up on your court date. I don't understand all the people that wait until their court date and then come in and pay when they could hang around for a few minutes and the officer would probably agree to reduce the fine/points.

You cannot negotiate prior to your court date unless you retain an attorney.
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