Juveniles

Juveniles in Municipal Court

If you are 16 years of age and received a citation, your parent/legal guardian will be required to appear in court with you before the Municipal Court Judge on your court date. This is required by state law.

If you fail to appear, a notice will be sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety to suspend your driver's license or prohibit you from getting one. Also, an order can be issued for a marshal to take you into custody from school or home until a parent can appear with you.

Exception: Dismissable Violation

The one and only exception is if you have been issued a citation for a dismissable violation, i.e.:

• Defective Equipment
• Expired Driver's License
• Expired MVI
• Expired MVR
• Fail to Display Driver's License
• Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility

You may present the required proof of compliance with any applicable dismissal fee at the court clerk's counter before court. Please refer to the back of the citation for compliance deadlines and proof requirements.

You must wear appropriate attire in the courtroom.

Questions & Concerns

If you have any questions/concerns regarding any of this information, please feel free to call the Court.