What are the rules regarding juveniles and Municipal Court?
The municipal court has jurisdiction over juveniles (16 years or younger) charged with Class C misdemeanor offenses except public intoxication. All juveniles are required to appear in open court for all proceedings in their cases. The parent of a juvenile charged in municipal court must be present in court with their child. Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an additional charge of failure to appear filed against them. Juveniles who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fine will be reported to the Department of Public Safety who will suspend or deny issuance of a driver’s license. Juveniles who disobey a court order may be found in contempt and assessed a fine not to exceed $500 or referred to juvenile court for contempt. Please call 432-264-2530 for more information.

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1. How can I get information about my citation?
2. How should payment be made for my citation?
3. Can I pay my fine in installments?
4. Where is my ticket filed?
5. Can the Judge dismiss my ticket?
6. What are the requirements for Driving Safety Course?
7. Am I eligible to request the Driving Safety Course?
8. What documentation do I need to bring to show the Court that I am eligible for the Driving Safety Course?
9. I did not have insurance at the time I received my ticket, but I obtained insurance in my name after that. Will my ticket be dismissed?
10. How do I file a complaint against a Municipal Court staff member?
11. I just want to tell the Judge my story. Will he/she talk to me?
12. I requested a trial. What happens now?
13. Do I have to get a lawyer to go to court?
14. Can I perform community service in lieu of paying a fine?
15. What is a Deferred Disposition?
16. What are the rules regarding juveniles and Municipal Court?
17. If there is a mistake on the ticket does that make it invalid?
18. Is this charge going to revoke my probation?
19. Is this ticket going on my driving record?