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Downtown Municipal Court to Reopen Monday, 9/18

Saturday Annex Court Will Resume Saturday, 10/7, 8am - 4pm

September 13, 2017 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department announces that all court services will resume at the Herbert W. Gee Municipal Courthouse (1400 Lubbock, Downtown) on Monday, September 18, 2017. All services, including, judge trials, jury trials, arraignments, bonding, notary and weddings will resume on Monday. All defendants, witnesses and jurors should arrive to court as indicated on their court notices. Read more ...

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NOTICE: It has come to the attention of the Houston Municipal Courts that companies are using text messages to solicit services. The text message requests the citizen to click on a link and pay a fee to choose an option to resolve their court business. The Houston Municipal Courts DOES NOT send text messages or charge citizens to choose an option to resolve their court business. Rules and guidelines on how to handle any of your court business, including instructions on how to reset and pay for your case(s) along with downloadable forms, are available to you at no charge on our website. To speak with someone regarding your court cases, please dial 3-1-1 or 713.837.0311, if outside Houston city limits.

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The Mission of the Municipal Courts Department is to provide an accessible legal forum for individuals to have their court matters heard in a fair and efficient manner, while providing a high level of integrity, professionalism and customer service.

For general ticket and court information please dial 3-1-1 or 713.837.0311.

Not sure when you are scheduled for court?
Dial 3-1-1 or 713.837.0311 for your court status and details.

Officer Compliment / Complaint
Compliments or complaints can be made to the following agencies:

Compliment / Complaint Agency List (.pdf)

Ticket Payments
The City of Houston Municipal Courts accepts payments in cash, check, money order, ATM debit card, and credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover).

Go to Ticket Information
Go to Online Ticket or Fine Payment

Defensive Driving
There are two types of Driver Safety Courses (DSC) or "defensive driving" programs available -- Mandatory and Discretionary. DSC and other matters can be processed by placing a call to the Municipal Courts One Call Solution Center at 713.837.0311.

Go to How Do I Request Defensive Driving

Fines and Fees
If you agree with the violation on the ticket and enter a plea of guilty or no contest, the Judge will find you guilty.
The exact amount of the fine will depend on the violation and other circumstances reviewed by the Judge. You should be prepared to pay the fine at the time you are found guilty.

Go to Fines and Fees

Other Available Options
If you are having difficulty satisfying your court ordered judgment, please come in and speak with an Annex Court Judge at any of our court locations.

Go to Court Locations

Deferred Disposition
Deferred Disposition is a suspended sentence. On your plea of guilty or no contest, the court will defer a finding of guilt, assess Court costs, and order that you post a bond and comply with certain conditions. You may request Deferred Disposition on or before your first court date in person, by phone, or by mail.

Go to How Do I Request Deferred Disposition

City / HPD Jail Information
First you will need to visit the HPD Jail website at http://mycity.houstontx.gov/jails, or call the Houston Help Line at 713.837.0311 to ensure the person is in fact in the City of Houston Jail. A representative from the Houston Help Line can also provide the amount the prisoner owes and/or the bond amount.