Please Note:
All juveniles, parents, legal guardians, and minors must comply with the court’s dress code when appearing in court.
JUVENILES: Individuals age 16 and younger
The municipal court has jurisdiction over juveniles (16 years of age and younger) charged with class C misdemeanor offenses.
The municipal court has jurisdiction over juveniles (16 years of age and younger) charged with class C misdemeanor offenses.
All juveniles are required by state law to appear in open court for all proceedings with a parent or legal guardian.
Failure to comply with this requirement or failure to complete all terms regarding juvenile charges may result in additional charges against the parent and child. In addition, such failure may result in the juvenile having his/her driver’s license suspended or prevent the juvenile from obtaining a driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Juvenile defendants charged with an alcohol and/or tobacco related offense will be required to complete an alcohol awareness or tobacco awareness course (as applicable) and perform a required number of community service hours. This is in addition to any fine and/or cost assessed. YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE REQUIRED COURSE ONLINE UNLESS YOU RESIDE IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 75,000.
Failure to comply with this requirement or failure to complete all terms regarding juvenile charges may result in additional charges against the parent and child. In addition, such failure may result in the juvenile having his/her driver’s license suspended or prevent the juvenile from obtaining a driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Juvenile defendants charged with an alcohol and/or tobacco related offense will be required to complete an alcohol awareness or tobacco awareness course (as applicable) and perform a required number of community service hours. This is in addition to any fine and/or cost assessed. YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE REQUIRED COURSE ONLINE UNLESS YOU RESIDE IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 75,000.
Failure to complete the required conditions will result in suspension of the juvenile’s driver’s license for up to 180 days or prevent the juvenile from obtaining a driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
MINORS: Individuals age 17 to 20
Minors are treated as adults in the Texas legal system. However, with alcohol and tobacco related offenses, there are certain conditions that must be completed in addition to payment of the fine and cost pursuant to state law.
Minors are treated as adults in the Texas legal system. However, with alcohol and tobacco related offenses, there are certain conditions that must be completed in addition to payment of the fine and cost pursuant to state law.
Minor defendants charged with an alcohol and/or tobacco related offense will be required to complete an alcohol awareness or tobacco awareness course (as applicable) and perform a required number of community service hours. This is in addition to any fine and/or cost assessed. YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE REQUIRED COURSE ONLINE UNLESS YOU RESIDE IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 75,000.
Failure to complete the required conditions will result in suspension of the minor’s driver’s license for up to 180 days or prevent the minor from obtaining a driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Failure to complete the required conditions will result in suspension of the minor’s driver’s license for up to 180 days or prevent the minor from obtaining a driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
If you have been arrested for an alcohol or tobacco related offense and have been time served on your fine and cost, you must still appear before the Judge and complete the additional required conditions.
Minor Defendants accused of a violation other than an alcohol or tobacco offense, may handle that violation in the same manner as an adult.
YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE REQUIRED COURSE ONLINE UNLESS YOU RESIDE IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 75,000.
YOU MAY NOT TAKE THE REQUIRED COURSE ONLINE UNLESS YOU RESIDE IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN 75,000.