COVID-19 Update

Effective immediately, the Lyons Municipal Court sessions will be virtual. Lyons Town Hall is closed to the public, except by appointment. The Court will not see any defendant or attorney in person for arraignments until further notice. Please see the following options:

1. Pay the fine amount on the ticket, return your copy of the ticket with your signature on the reverse side. If you elect this option, you are entering a guilty plea to the original charge, waiving your right to a trial and all of the points will be recorded on your driving record. 

2.Receive a written plea offer from the town prosecutor via e-mail. If you elect this option, you must e-mail the Court at mdavis@townoflyons.com.  If you are eligible to receive a written plea offer, the prosecutor will e-mail you directly. If you are not eligible to receive a written plea offer via e-mail, the Court will let you know.3

3.Appear for court virtually. If you elect this option, you must e-mail the Court at mdavis@townoflyons.com.  The Court will send you the link to the virtual court session. To appear for virtual court, when the Judge calls your case you will have to turn on your video. The Court session will be recorded.  Proper court etiquette will be expected, including appearing in appropriate clothing. You should be in a location where you can hear the Court. The Court will not call your case if you are driving during the Court session.

If you fail to handle your case via any of the above listed options, the Court will note your failure to appear for court. You will be subject to entry of default judgement on the charge and a lien being placed on your driver's license. Or, depending on the charge, a bench warrant may issue for your arrest.