Skip to content

James Burgess for Ashburn City Council

Sec. 34-14Minimum costs; working out

Unchanged since the 2007 code

Needs a look

Low-income residents could be treated differently from people who can pay, and the rule may not match how the court operates today. See the fix

Plain English: what this chapter covers

This chapter lays out how Ashburn's municipal court runs: when it meets, how tickets and summonses get served, what happens if you miss court, and how bonds work. It also sets up the court-appointed defense lawyer and city prosecutor positions, and the extra charges added on top of fines. If you ever get a city citation, this is the chapter that explains the process.

In each case of a conviction in the , the costs assessable shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges. Costs shall go into the general fund of the city for general municipal purposes. Defendants unable to pay costs, and compelled in lieu of payment to work on the public works, shall be each required to work two days to cover costs.

This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.

Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH34CO_ARTIINGE_S34-14MICOWOOU

Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH34CO_ARTIINGE_S34-14MICOWOOU

Paid for by James Burgess

Paid for by James Burgess