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Traffic counsel — Placer infraction and misdemeanor limitsOfficial instructions

Read the court’s traffic-specific counsel explanation. It says no district attorney or public defender is present in the traffic courtroom, distinguishes privately retained infraction counsel, and describes possible appointment for qualifying misdemeanor defendants.

Placer traffic infractions — source-specific counsel limit

If you are charged with an infraction and would like an attorney, you must contract with the attorney yourself.

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Superior Court of California — County of Placer · Placer Superior Court — traffic information (opens in a new tab)

Traffic | Placer County Superior Court — Traffic counsel scope

There is not a district attorney or a public defender in the traffic courtroom in Placer County. If you are charged with an infraction and would like an attorney, you must contract with the attorney yourself. If you are charged with a misdemeanor and cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed to you (for reduced fees).

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