What are court costs and why do I have to pay them if I did not appear in court?

The court cost is not a fee for appearing in court, it is a fee that the court has been mandated by the State of Arkansas to collect upon each conviction, or upon the filing of each civil claim or small claim. There are no additional fees for appearing in court. The court costs are collected by the court and forwarded to the State of Arkansas Administrative Justice Fund to support various agencies, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 16-10-305.

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1. What are court costs and why do I have to pay them if I did not appear in court?
2. What happens if I do not make a plea or ignore my ticket?
3. When will I receive my refund check?
4. When can I expect a restitution check?
5. Can I have a Public Defender appointed to represent me in District Court?
6. Can the City or County Prosecuting Attorney's Office give me personal legal advice?
7. Must I appear in court if I was served with a subpoena?
8. How much is a traffic ticket?
9. How can I research the statute or ordinance I was charged with?