Warrant Recall Day
Warrant Recall Day will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 24. During this time, anyone with active Garland warrants will have a chance to enter a plea before a judge, make arrangements to pay any outstanding tickets and have their warrants recalled. Those interested should come to Garland Municipal Court, 1791 W. Avenue B, with a valid ID and be prepared to pay their unpaid fines. For more information, call 972-487-4069.
Municipal Courts are the judicial branch of city government. In addition, the Municipal Court is part of the state judicial system. Municipal Court hears Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, for which the maximum fine, upon conviction, does not exceed $500, and for which no jail sentence may be assessed. They also hear cases involving violation of city ordinances, which may have fines up to $2,000 for certain offenses.
When you receive a citation, the options you have to resolve your case can vary depending on many different factors including, but not limited to: the type of violation, the severity of the violation, the age of the defendant, etc. The first thing you will need to do is enter a plea on or before your appearance date. Once you announce your intended plea and complete the contact information card with your current information, you may be scheduled for a court date, or you may have the option of disposing of the case without appearing in open court. If your situation allows you to resolve the matter without appearing in open court, you may pay the fine, provide proof for expired violations or insurance matters, or you may be eligible for an alternate sentencing option such as deferred disposition (deferred adjudication), or a driving safety course.
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