Nontraffic Notice to Appear

Judicial Council of California · General

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form is used to notify a person that they must appear in court for a nontraffic infraction or misdemeanor violation instead of being arrested and taken into custody. Law enforcement officers use this form to cite and release someone for minor criminal offenses so they can appear in court at a later date rather than being held in jail.