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1. When is my court date?

Currently, all court dates are by appointment only. Please contact the court by the answer date on the front of your citation to find out how to schedule your initial appearance, or you can request a court date using our online request form: https://www.cowtx.org/FormCenter/Court-29/Court-Hearing-Request-Form-for-violation-174.

2. Can I request to take a driver safety course?

To request a driver safety course, you cannot have completed a driver safety course within the past 12 months or possess a Commercial Driver's License. You may make your request by mail or by personally appearing in the Court Office prior to your court date. If you wish to mail in your request, please call 817.514.5715 for specific mailing instructions.

3. Am I eligible for Deferred Disposition?

To be eligible for Deferred Disposition, you cannot have received Deferred Disposition or taken a Driver Safety Course in the past twelve months. If under age 25, you must appear on your court date to request Deferred Disposition from the Municipal Court Judge. Persons with a Commercial Driver's License are not eligible for Deferred Disposition. If you qualify, you may make your request on our website, mail or by personally appearing in the Municipal Court Office prior to your court date. Please contact the court office to see if you qualify and/or for specific mailing instructions at 817.514.5715

Deferred Disposition Request form

4. Can minors appear in court without a parent?

Persons 16 and under must appear before the Judge with a parent or guardian for any Class "C" Misdemeanor. Any parent or guardian who fails to appear in court with their child may be issued a citation for failure to appear.

5. What would happen if I failed to appear on my court date?

If you fail to appear on your scheduled court date, an additional charge of failure to appear can be added and a warrant issued for your arrest.

6. What is the Dress Code?

What should I wear?
The court setting is formal and business or business casual clothing is appropriate.
• No hat, caps, bandanas, etc. (excluding religious headwear)
• No tube tops, tank tops, halters, midriffs, muscle shirts, or short shorts. No flip flops are allowed.
• Any item of clothing that displays offensive, vulgar, racist, sexist, gang related, obscene language and/or graphics
• Clothing must cover all undergarments.
• No provocative/revealing clothing that may disrupt/distract court proceedings.
• The Court reserves the right to refuse to hear any case from those who fail to abide by the dress code.
All cell phones and pagers must be turned OFF while court is in session.

7. What if I can't pay for my citation?

If you are unable to pay the amount owed, without undue hardship to yourself or your dependent(s), you may request a hearing before the Judge to consider your ability to pay and discuss any 

non-monetary compliance options available to you. Please contact the court for more information.

8. Can I get my ticket dismissed?

Some citations may be dismissed if taken care of by your original court date. Too see all eligible compliance dismissals, click here.

If you received a citation for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and you had insurance coverage on the date and time the citation was issued you may email your proof to the court. It is your responsibility to follow up with the court to make sure that the proof was received and that the court was able to verify your proof and failure to follow up may result in a warrant for your arrest. 

9. How do I contest my citation?

If you believe you are not guilty or that your citation was given in error, you may contest your citation. You will need to request a court date either in person at the court window or by submitting the online court hearing request form.

10. How do I turn in my driver safety course documents?

You can submit your driver safety course completion certificate and driver's record to the court via fax, mail, email, or in person at the court window.