Effective January 1st, 2026 the new Waiver and Bail Schedule for the Norwalk Municipal Court is as follows:
| WAIVER SCHEDULE | |||
| Offense | Fine | Costs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed - 1st Offense | $3.00 per mile for each mile over the speed limit |
$150.00 | |
| Speed - Subsequent Offense Within 1 Year | $4.00 per mile for each mile over the speed limit |
$150.00 | |
| Reckless Operation (Willful) | $150.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| Driver Seat Belt & Pedestrian Violation | $30.00 | $80.00 | $110.00 |
| Passenger Seat Belt Violation | $20.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 |
| FTY To Public Safety Vehicle | $100.00 | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Distracted Driver | $100.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Other Traffic Minor Misdemeanors | $30.00 | $150.00 | $180.00 |
| Parking On Roadway | $30.00 | $80.00 | $110.00 |
| ON ALL MULTIPLE Offenses The Waiver On The Associated Offense |
$ FINE | $80.00 | |
| Disorderly Conduct MM | $100.00 | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Possession of Marijuana/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia | $100.00 | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| All Other Criminal Minor Misdemeanors | $30.00 | 150.00 | $180.00 |
| Equipment Violation | $150.00 | 150.00 | $300.00 |
NO OTHER MISDEMEANOR, TRAFFIC OR CRIMINAL OFFENSE SHALL BE DISPOSED OF OR PROCESSED BY THE VIOLATIONS BUREAU.
| BOND SCHEDULE |
The following is not a waiver schedule, but is used to secure the appearance of the defendant in court. The arresting officer may allow release on defendant?s own recognizance and should do so when dealing with local residents or those residing in adjacent counties who are not likely to flee:
| 1st Degree Misdemeanor | Full Bond | $5,000.00 or 10% |
| 2nd Degree Misdemeanor | Full Bond | $4,000.00 or 10% |
| 3rd Degree Misdemeanor | Full Bond | $3,000.00 or 10% |
| 4th Degree Misdemeanor | Full Bond | $2,000.00 or 10% |
| Minor Misdemeanor | Full Bond | $2,000.00 or 10% |
| Possession of Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia |
Full Bond | $250.00 - NO 10% |
| Parking In Handicap Zone | Full Bond | $500.00 - NO 10% |
| POSTING BOND |
“Bond” or “Bail” is usually an amount of money that a defendant must post to be released from jail in an effort to assure the defendant’s appearance in court. Although most offenses have a predetermined bond amount established, in some instances bond is not set until the defendant has had their first appearance before a Judge. There are several types of bonds as well. The Judge can also impose conditions of bond, such as restricted contact with victims or witnesses.
Bonds may be posted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for a person who has been arrested and jailed at the following locations:
| TYPES OF BONDS |
*ALL BONDS ARE SUBJECT TO ORDERS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COURT AND MAY BE REVOKED OR AMENDED BY THE COURT. *
Effective February 16, 2024