If you need to testify before the Judge in a Failure to Appear case where the Defendant has requested a trial:

Your honor, my name is (Your Name) and I am the Clerk of Court for the (Your City) Municipal Court.

I have before me the daily docket from the _______(date)______ and according to this record, the Defendant _______(name)______ failed to appear for trial / for arraignment / to pay his or her fine or bond.