Fill Out Your TR‑205 Form, Request for Trial by Written Declaration, in Seconds with AI
Stop hand‑typing your court, citation, and incident details every time you contest a traffic ticket. Upload the TR‑205 PDF, answer a few plain‑English questions, and Simplicity AI fills every field accurately. Review, sign, and export a clean TR‑205 ready to send to your court clerk.
AI converts your TR‑205 into a smart, interactive form. No manual tapping, zooming, or aligning fields on the PDF.
Upload a source document like your traffic citation or prior declaration, and AI auto‑fills the new one instantly.
Enter your details once. Reuse them every time you request a trial by written declaration.
Form INFORMATIONS
Name of Court
Enter the exact official name of the traffic court handling your citation dispute, matching what's printed on your ticket or court notice.
Street Address and related address fields
The court's mailing or physical address so your completed form, evidence, and payment are delivered to the correct location.
People v. Defendant (Name)
The legal case caption; type your full legal name here as the defendant requesting the written trial.
Case Number
The court's unique number for your citation case — enter it exactly as it appears on your ticket or notice to identify your case in the court system.
Citation Number (if listed)
The number assigned by the officer who issued your ticket; it helps link your written request directly to the citation record used by the court and law‑enforcement agency.
Defendant Information
Your full legal name, current mailing address, and contact details so the clerk and judicial officer know who is submitting the request and how to reach you by mail with the decision.
Law‑Enforcement Agency Name
The name of the police, sheriff, or highway patrol agency that issued the ticket so the court can send instructions to the correct agency.
Declaration of Facts / Statement of Facts
A clear narrative of what happened during the traffic incident — the date, location, your perspective, and why you believe the citation should be dismissed or reduced. Explain each piece of evidence you're attaching (photographs, diagrams, GPS data, witness statements, or other supporting materials) and how the evidence supports your version of events. Your written explanation must be truthful and complete because the judge will base a decision on this, plus the officer's written declaration.
Number of Pages Attached, Signature and Date
Enter how many additional documents you included. Sign and date under penalty of perjury to confirm the information is true and correct under California law; unsigned or undated forms can be rejected.
WHAT IS FORM TR‑205?
What Is Form TR‑205 and Who Needs to Fill It Out?
Form TR‑205, officially called the Request for Trial by Written Declaration, is a California court form that lets you contest a traffic citation in writing instead of appearing in court in person. Under Vehicle Code section 40902, a trial by written declaration allows you and the officer who wrote your ticket to present your accounts and evidence in writing, and a judicial officer reviews both sides to make a decision without a live hearing.
If you've received a traffic citation for a California infraction that doesn't require mandatory appearance, you can use Form TR‑205 to request this written trial. You complete the form, write a detailed statement of facts about what happened, attach any supporting evidence, sign it under penalty of perjury, and send it to the court before the due date on your citation or courtesy notice. You typically must also deposit the full bail amount with your submission so the court will review it; if the judge finds you not guilty or reduces your charge, you may get a refund.
The TR‑205 form itself looks simple, but accurately explaining the incident, documenting your evidence, matching citation and court numbers, and attaching exhibits in the correct place can be confusing. That's where Simplicity AI comes in. Simplicity AI guides you through each section with plain‑English prompts, auto‑fills the correct fields, organizes your attachments, and generates a complete, clear TR‑205 ready for submission, helping reduce errors and improve your chance of a favorable outcome.
How to Fill Out Your TR‑205 Online in 6 Simple Steps
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Upload your TR‑205 PDF to Simplicity AI. The AI scans the form and converts it into a guided, interactive questionnaire.
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Enter your court name, court address, case number, citation number, and defendant information exactly as they appear on your ticket or notice.
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Provide your written statement of facts explaining what happened, why you dispute the citation, and what evidence you have, describing photos, diagrams, and witness statements in plain language.
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Identify and upload any supporting documents, such as images, diagrams, and witness declarations, and tell AI what each item shows so the system can reference them in your final PDF.
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Review every field for accuracy, sign the form electronically under penalty of perjury in your browser, and confirm the number of pages attached and the date.
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Download your completed TR‑205 as a clean PDF ready to send to the court with your full bail payment (when required), via mail or per your court's submission instructions before your due date.
Super-Fast
Complete your TR‑205 in under 60 seconds with guided questions and an automatic layout.
AI-Powered
Simplicity AI understands the TR‑205 structure and maps your answers to the right fields so you don't have to decode legal form sections.
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Your personal and case information is encrypted and handled privately so only you control your data.
FAQs
TR‑205 Form: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to include the bail payment when submitting Form TR‑205?
Yes. To have your trial by written declaration considered under Vehicle Code section 40902, you generally must deposit the full bail amount with your submission of TR‑205 and all supporting materials.
Can I attach evidence like photos or diagrams?
Absolutely. You can attach photos, diagrams, GPS data, and witness statements that support your case. Your written statement should explain what each item shows and how it supports your defense.
What happens after I submit TR‑205?
The court clerk will notify the officer who issued your ticket and ask for the officer's written declaration. A judge then reviews both your declaration and the officer's, plus all evidence, and mails a decision.
Can I request a new trial if I lose?
Yes. If the decision is not in your favor, you typically have the right to request a trial de novo (a new in‑person trial) within a set number of days after the decision is mailed.
Does the form need to be typed, or can I hand‑write it?
Many courts accept typed or printed information, and the form itself often prints text. However, always follow your court's instructions. The signature must be clear and include your written signature under penalty of perjury.
Common TR‑205 Mistakes That Cause Problems (and How AI Prevents Them)
Omitting Case or Citation Numbers
Leaving your case number, citation number, or court name blank prevents the clerk from matching your request to the correct case. Simplicity AI checks that all required fields are complete and consistent before you finish the form.
Unsigned or Undated Declaration
A TR‑205 without your signature under penalty of perjury is invalid. AI ensures the form cannot be exported until the signature and date fields are completed.
Incomplete Statement of Facts
Vague or insufficient descriptions of the incident and supporting evidence can result in a denial. Simplicity AI guides you with prompts to clearly describe what happened, why you dispute the citation, and what each attachment proves.
Missing or Incorrect Evidence Attachments
Failing to attach photographs, diagrams, witness statements, or other supporting materials or labeling them incorrectly can weaken your case. Simplicity AI helps organize attachments and references them correctly in your declaration.
Failing to Include Bail Payment
Submitting TR‑205 without the required bail deposit can result in your request being rejected. AI reminds you where to include bail details and confirms the amount matches your citation.
Using an Outdated Form
Submitting a previous version of TR‑205 may result in rejection. Simplicity AI always uses the latest official version to ensure compliance with California court requirements.
Inconsistent or Incorrect Personal Information
Errors in your name, mailing address, or contact information can delay or invalidate your submission. Simplicity AI auto-fills and cross-checks your details across all relevant fields to prevent mistakes.
Failing to Follow Court-Specific Instructions
Some courts have unique rules for submitting written declarations or attachments. AI provides plain-English guidance and alerts you if any instructions for your specific court might be missed.
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