5024 Broadway Ave.., Haltom City, TX 76117
Court Appearances
If you were issued a citation, your appearance date is noted on the citation (21 business days from the date of the citation). If you have been released on bond, your appearance date is set on the bond. If you request a continuance (read the specific section on continuances), the court will give you a new appearance date if it is granted. You or your attorney may appear in person in open court, by mail, or you may deliver your plea in person to the court.
If you do not wish to contest your case but would like to see the Judge, you may appear before the Haltom City Municipal Court Judge withiout scheduling an appearance. Please refer to the quick link on “Court Dockets” for specific dates and times you may appear. Once it has gone to warrant, you must post a cash bond in order to secure a court date. Once you are before the Judge, if you waive your right to a jury trial and plead guilty or no contest, you may request time to pay, deferred disposition, defensive driving, or community service if you are found to be indegent. Before pleading guilty or no contest you will want to read the section on pleas below. Some things can be requested at the counter without having to go before the Judge. Please see the quick link on “Options for disposition” for specific information. If you contest your violation or have circumstances you want to discuss, the Judge will set you for a Pre-Trial court date to speak with the Prosecutor. The Judge legally cannot listen to facts of a case if you plead not guilty. This would be considered ex-parte communication. If you already know you want to contest the case or discuss circumstances, it is not necessary that you see the Judge. You may plead Not Guilty in person at the clerk’s office. The clerk will have you complete a Pre-Trial notice form. This form will contain the court date and time that you must return on.
Court Dockets
Deferred Disposition
Options for Disposition
Can It Be Dismissed?
DPS Points/Surcharges
Teen Court
Driving Safety
Alcohol Awareness
Tobacco Awareness
