FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who do I talk to about a ticket or court date?
Inquiries relating to tickets, court appearances, payments, etc., should be made at the municipal court clerk’s office located on the first floor of Sapulpa City Hall, 425 East Dewey Avenue, Sapulpa, OK 74066.
You can also call 918-227-5155 for any questions related to tickets, court, and payments.
2. What should I wear to court?
Dress appropriately. If you dress inappropriately, you may be asked to leave the courtroom. Appropriate attire, whether as a participant in a case, a witness, or an observer, shows respect for the judge who will be deciding the case. As a general rule, you should think of the courtroom as a formal environment. Dress as you would when going for an important job interview or to church. Here are some basic guidelines to help you pick the appropriate attire.
1.) Do not wear a t-shirt with profanities or an explicit image. If you are a male, a shirt with a collar and a single color is preferred. Blouses for females should also be conservative and not too revealing. Spaghetti straps and sleeveless blouses are not acceptable.
2.) Do not wear shorts or a short skirt. Shorts are never appropriate for a male or female to wear in court. When a female wears a skirt, it is important that it is not too short.
3.) Do not wear jeans with holes, jeans that sag, or sweat pants. If you do wear jeans to court, do not wear jeans that have holes all over them or are torn in multiple areas. In addition to that, you should not sag your jeans. If a judge or bailiff sees you in jeans that are sagging, chances are you will be asked to pull up your jeans. Sweat pants are also not appropriate for the courtroom.
4.) Avoid excessive jewelry. Men with gold chains around their neck are viewed in an unfavorable way. Women with too excessive jewelry are also frowned upon. A watch, wedding ring and one necklace are fine for women. Men should wear a watch and a wedding ring if they are married.
5.) Do not wear flip-flops. Your shoes are also important when choosing your outfit for court. Flip-flops are not appropriate and are also loud and distracting when you are walking around in a court room. All shoes should be clean and professional. Worn out gym shoes give a bad impression and are a sign of disrespect to the court.
6.) Cell phones. Turn them off when in the courtroom and pull your blue tooth earpieces out of your ear. Everyone wants your undivided attention and getting phone calls is seen as disrespectful. If your phone is off and still visible, look at your case. Is the case obscene, distracting, etc.? A case with a photo of marijuana leaves will not make a good impression on a judge in any case.
Remember that your outfit can be a reflection of your respect for people in the courtroom, so you should dress accordingly. Even if you do not say a word in court, your attire can still speak volumes to a judge. If you are unsure of an article of clothing, do not wear it.
3. 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.
4. What happens if I fail to appear at my arraignment?
If the citation is not paid, a warrant is issued.
5. If I have a warrant for my arrest, what are my options?
You can either pay with cash, money order, or credit card at the Court Clerk's office, or turn yourself into the custody of the Sapulpa Police Department.
6. Is this the same office as the District Attorney's Office?
No. The District Attorney’s office resides in the Creek County Courthouse. You can contact the Creek County Court Clerk’s office for more information.
7. How do I get a copy of a Police and/or Accident Report?
You need to request the report from the Records Division of the Sapulpa Police Department at 918-248-5977 and provide them with your name, date of the report, and report number if you have it. Completed reports can be picked up in person between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.