No record of Speeding ticket on the Online Court system

A speeding ticket, In Virginia, is also a summons to appear in court. As such you will notice that the ticket will list a date and time at which you are required to appear before the court. As I am sure you know, simply not showing up is not a good idea and would likely result in conviction of the offense. That being said, you can always call the clerk of the court to determine the status of your case. The clerk would also be able to provide you with the pertinent payment information you need to pay the ticket and avoid court altogether. Also, when using the online court case information system, make sure you read the disclaimer page. The information there is for convenience and is not an official record. You will note that the disclaimer states the following: "We welcome your use of this informational system. Every effort is made to provide accurate and current information. However, due to updating cycles and resources, you may encounter some inaccurate or outdated information. OES makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, legality, reliability, or content of the information provided. OES disclaims any responsibility or liability for errors, omissions, and the accuracy of any information. Users of this system have the responsibility to verify the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information. The information in this system does not constitute the official record of judicial or administrative actions of the respective courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and this information is subject to change or correction at any time without notice. If the official records or official printed publications of the individual courts differ from the contents of records or publications included in this system, the official records or written publications should be relied upon." When in doubt check your documentation (in this case your speeding ticket) and/or call the clerk of the court. -Stephen R. Bloomquest, Quest Law PLLC

I get the impression that you are hoping the ticket my have magically disappeared. I doubt whether this is the case. I am not saying that it cannot happen. It did happen once in my 34 years of practicing law (and that was long before today's computerized data entry systems). It is also possible that the state trooper may have not yet turned in the summons to the court. Unlike local police, who issue summonses only in their municipality, state police usually patrol a district or region that covers several towns. It sometimes takes a little longer for their summonses to get processed. I am sure your ticket/summons is floating around out there somewhere. If you simply stand by and ignore it, chances are it will raise its ugly head at the most inopportune time. I suggest that you reach out to the Court staff and let them know you are showing good faith by trying to resolve the problem. You may even wish to document your good-faith actions by sending a certified letter to the Court (just in case you later learn that a warrant has been issued for your arrest for failing to show up in court.)