The maximum fine for failure to appear is $200.

• A. It is $100
• B. True
• C. No limit
• D. False

Answer: (D)

The important idea here is that penalties for failing to appear are set by statute and can vary a lot depending on where you are. The statement that the maximum fine is $200 isn’t universally true. In many places, failing to appear is treated as a separate offense with its own fine schedule, and the maximum can be higher than $200. Factors that affect the amount include the jurisdiction, the seriousness of the underlying case, and whether there have been prior failures to appear (which can increase penalties). There may also be additional consequences such as jail time or arrest warrants. Because there isn’t a single fixed maximum across all jurisdictions, the claim isn’t reliably accurate.