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1. If I pay my citation before my assigned court date, do I still have to appear in court?

No. If a citation is paid before your scheduled court date, your court appearance is not required. However, there are fines that require an appearance before the judge. These fines cannot be paid until after your court appearance.

2. What if I am unable to pay my fine by my court date?

If your fine is not paid before your scheduled court hearing, and you do not appear before the Judge on your scheduled court date, a warrant will be issued.

3. Will the violation go on my driving record?

Under Oklahoma law, municipal courts are required to transmit a violation within five (5) days of the final disposition date to the Department of Public Safety. Some offenses do go on your driving record and some do not. For additional questions, contact DPS at (405)425-2059.

4. Can someone else pay the fine for my citation?

If it is a citation that does not require a court appearance. However, you will need to sign the back of the citation beforehand and have them bring the signed citation with them with the payment. Fines may also be paid online or by telephone.

5. Can I obtain a copy of my driving record?

Yes. You may acquire a copy of your driving record at any tag agency.

6. If there has been a warrant issued for my arrest what are my options?

You can either pay with cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Court Clerks office, or turn yourself into the custody of the Woodward Police Department. The Municipal Judge is contacted and will administer his/her judgement at the jail.

7. Once my warrant is paid and closed, how do I reinstate my driver's license?

Once a warrant is closed, the Court Clerk's office will process a release for the suspended driver's license and the defendant will then work with the Department of Public Safety to get the license reinstated.