Form TR-205, Request for Trial by Written Declaration Instructions

Enter the full name of the defendant as it should appear on the case caption.

Enter the official court case number or docket number assigned to this matter (include letters and dashes if present).

Enter the citation or ticket number exactly as shown on the traffic citation.

Enter the court case number assigned to this matter as it appears on court documents.

Enter the date by which the court clerk must receive this form and any unpaid bail.

Enter the bail amount required for this case.

Enter the amount of bail the defendant has already deposited, if any.

Enter the date the clerk mailed or delivered the documents.

Specify the name or branch of the court to which the clerk should mail or deliver the completed form and evidence.

Provide the full mailing address for the court (street address, city, state, and ZIP) where the completed form and evidence should be sent.

Enter the official name of the court handling the case (for example, 'Superior Court of [County]').

Provide the street address of the court location, including building number, street name and suite or room if applicable.

Provide the mailing address where correspondence to the court should be sent (P.O. Box or street address).

Enter the court's city followed by the ZIP code (for example, 'Cityname, CA 12345').

Enter the specific branch, division or location name of the court (for example, 'Family Law Division' or 'Downtown Branch').

Enter the full name of the person making this declaration as it should appear on the form.

Enter the declarant's complete current mailing address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.

Enter the number of additional pages you have attached to this declaration as a whole number.

Enter the date when you signed the declaration.

Type or print your full name exactly as you want it to appear as the person making this declaration.

Enter the defendant's full legal name as it should appear on the citation (e.g., last name, first name, middle name or initial).

Enter a clear, concise description of any additional evidence not listed (for example: item type, quantity, file/photo names, dates, locations, witness names, and any notes explaining how the evidence supports your case). Fill only if 'other (specify)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are submitting one or more medical records as evidence in support of your case.

Check this box if you are submitting vehicle registration or other registration documents as evidence.

Check this box if you are submitting an inspection certificate as evidence.

Check this box if you are submitting a diagram (for example, a sketch of the incident) as evidence.

Check this box if you are submitting a car repair receipt or estimate as evidence of damage or repairs.

Check this box if you are submitting insurance documents (policies, claims, correspondence) as evidence.

Check this box if you are submitting a different type of evidence not listed above, and specify what it is.

Check this box when you are submitting one or more photographs as evidence and will specify the total number of photographs being provided.

Enter the total number of photographs you are submitting as evidence (write the numeric count). Fill only if 'photographs (specify total number)' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full written description of what happened, including dates, times, involved parties, and an explanation of all evidence referenced in item 5 that supports your case.