FAQs • Rogers, AR • CivicEngage

Can I continue my case by phone?: No. The court requires the defendant to appear at the front window and sign for a new court date. The court can not verify identity by phone.

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Municipal Court

2. If I have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) can I keep a citation off my driving record?: No. If you currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you cannot use the First Offender Program. Act 842 of 2003 went into effect January 1, 2005, which prohibits any District Judge from using any program to defer imposition of sentence in instances where the defendant holds a Commercial Driver's License and is charged with violating any state or local traffic law other than a parking violation.

3. Can I continue my case by phone?: No. The court requires the defendant to appear at the front window and sign for a new court date. The court can not verify identity by phone.

4. What is Open Court and when is it offered?: Open Court is offered every Monday, excluding Holidays. Open Court is available from 8am to 12:00pm and 1pm to 4:00 pm. Anyone can appear at Open Court to speak with Judge Griffin about fine extensions, court ordered public service work extensions, address an outstanding warrant(s), request a public defender for a upcoming pending court case, or anything else.