Can I speak to a D.A. before my court appearance?

Generally this is not possible due to the high volume of cases heard daily. Also, in preparation for the first court appearance the courts will have prepared a file for each case. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for the date written on the ticket before speaking to a DA.

If the only charge on the ticket is no proof of insurance and you had a valid insurance policy at the time of the incident, you may show this proof beforehand to the Clerk of the Courts, and the charge may be dismissed, with the court date being vacated.