Carol Miller Justice Center
Sacramento County’s dedicated traffic courthouse. Handles all Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights, and unincorporated county traffic citations.
Mail your completed form TR-205-2024 packet within 30 days of the citation date to:
Carol Miller Justice Center
301 Bicentennial Cir
Sacramento, CA 95826
California requires a bail deposit (equal to the fine) before a Trial by Written Declaration can be heard. Pay through Carol Miller Justice Center’s online pay portal, or apply for ability-to-pay relief through California’s MyCitations portal (Sacramento County is a participating court).
Every extra week between the citation and your filing is another week the officer can forget. California courts routinely grant first-time extension requests as a matter of course — you generally do not need a hardship reason.
- Typical grant
- 30 additional days
- Method
- Online form
- Bail deadline
- Usually extended along with the response deadline — confirm with the clerk.
- Traffic clerk phone
- (916) 875-7800
“I’d like to request a 30-day extension on my response deadline so I can prepare and file a Trial by Written Declaration. My casenumber is ____.”
Common California violations eligible by mail
Not legal advice. Courthouse addresses, hours, and filing procedures change. Verify with the official California court website before mailing or appearing.