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1. What is a court Diversion?

You are eligible for Court Diversion if you received a single ticket and your violation is not a “must appear” violation.

2. Can I pay my traffic ticket online?

Yes, you can pay Cook County traffic tickets online through Cook County Clerk

3. Can I pay my traffic ticket online if I received a court date?

Traffic tickets may NOT be paid via Cook County Clerk online payment website if your ticket is marked "must appear" or if you have a violation that is by statute a "must appear" violation.

4. How do I pay my parking ticket?

You can pay for parking tickets received by the Village of Summit online or by going to the the Village Hall, 7321 W. 59th street. 

5. How do I pay my Local Ordinance ticket?

You can pay for parking tickets received by the Village of Summit online or by going to the the Village Hall, 7321 W. 59th street.

6. What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. 

Types of Abuse:

• Control
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Emotional Abuse & Intimidation
• Isolation
• Verbal Abuse: Coercion, Threats, & Blame
• Using Male Privilege
• Economic Abuse

7. What is Cyber Bullying?

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:

• Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter
• SMS (Short Message Service) also known as Text Message sent through devices
• Instant Message (via devices, email provider services, apps, and social media messaging features)
• Email

8. What is Bullying?

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.

9. I was arrested by Summit Police. Now What?

If you were arrested and released at the Summit Police Department, your court information will be on the bottom right hand corner of your traffic tickets (yellow in color) or in the middle of the page of your bond receipt, in the dark gray box. We are in the 5th District court system meaning we send all cases to district 5 Court, located at 10220 S. 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455

10. Where do I go for my court appearance?

If you received a Local Ordinance Violation and requested a hearing, the courthouse is at the Police Department at 5810 S. Archer road. You should have received your court date when your requested your hearing. 

For all other violations, we are in the 5th District court system meaning we send all cases to district 5 Court, located at 10220 S. 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455

11. How do I file a complaint against a police officer?

If you have a complaint to file against a police officer or municipality in general go to that municipality in person, preferably during normal business hours, and request a complaint form. 

12. What are my rights as a tenant?

You can download a copy of the LANDLORD/TENANTS rights form provided by the Illinois Attorney General. 

13. What are my rights as a landlord?

You can download a copy of the LANDLORD/TENANTS rights form provided by the Illinois Attorney General.

14. How do I apply to be a Summit Police Officer?

Job postings for positions with the Summit Police Department are not posted on the Summit Police Website. They are posted on theblueline.com. Applications can be obtained by visiting the Summit Police Department during normal business hours. Please do not email the webmaster with your resume. 

15. Do I need to change the address on my Driver's License?

By law, motorists must notify the Illinois Secretary of State's office within 10 days when their address or name changes (Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 3-416, 6-116 and 6-511). This will ensure that you receive your renewal notices and other correspondence at the appropriate address.

If you would like to update the address on your actual driver's license/State ID card, you must visit a Secretary of State facility and bring one Acceptable Identification (Group D) and pay the appropriate fee.

You can change just your address online.

16. Can I meet at the Police Department to buy or sell personal items?

Yes, people are encouraged to meet at safe, well lit, and public places when buying and selling items through apps like "let go" and "offer up". The Summit Police Department parking lot (South side) is one of those places.