How to Read This Code

Code numbers

Each charge has a code in the form chapter.number, such as 2.11. The chapter is shown in the section title: the Violent Crimes Code is chapter 2.

Classes

Every charge belongs to one class:

• Infraction: fine only, no jail.
• Misdemeanor: fine and short jail time.
• Felony: fine and long jail time.
• Federal: filed by authorized agencies or the district attorney.

Penalty ranges

Each charge lists a fine range and a jail range. Officers choose a point inside the range using the facts of the case. The midpoint is the default.

License points

Some traffic charges add points to a driver's record. Points are listed on the charge page.

Tools

Use Ctrl K to search, and the Charge calculator to total the penalties for a booking.