xcellentfx, I feel for you. I had a similar situation, except that I paid only $10 for court fees. While fishing in Newport harbor last month, I somehow lost my lincese that was hanging around my neck. Before I knew it, a DFG officer cited me $675. First thing the judge asked was "Do you have a license?" to which I repy "Yes" and handed the baliff the copy. He read off the name and date to the judge. The judge then simply asked if I could pay my $10 fee today. It all took less than a minute.