Resolving Citations
PAY BY PHONE: 877-846-1871 **Must have Citation number
RESOLVING CITATIONS BEFORE RESPONSE DATE
The Municipal Court Judge is only available during Court session times. If you wish to speak with the Judge concerning your case, you must appear in Court.
If you are unable to attend your Initial Appearance date you may request a RESET. A Defendant is granted only ONE reset.
Please come in person to reset during Court business hours or you may Email or Fax in a request for a reset.
Photo Identification is required when you appear.
The first step to resolving your violation is to read the instructions on your copy of the citation given by a Lakeview Police Officer. The citation contains a lot of information on how to resolve your citation.
Visit the MUNICIPAL COURT ONLINE PAYMENTS to pay citations online or to request defensive driving, deferred disposition, a 30 day extension to pay or to get more information on the citation.
(Juveniles: Under Texas State Law it is MANDATORY that one or both parents or guardians appear in court with a minor under the age of 17 year old charged with a violation and are to be present during all proceedings in the case.)
PAY THE FINE AND COURT COSTS
Payments can be made in Cash, Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order or Credit Card (fees apply).
Clerks may refuse to accept payment of .25 cents or more in the form of pennies, $5.00 or more in the form of any other coin, and rolled coins. Any customer with amounts larger than what is allowed will be asked to take the coins to their bank or other business that will exchange the amount to a higher denomination, paper currency, money order, or a cashier’s check.
*The court may provide an alternative to the full payment of any fine or costs assessed against you, if you are convicted of an offense and unable (Indigent) to pay the full amount.
No Contest (Nolo Contendere) - A plea of No Contest means that you do not contest the violation filed against you and are waiving your right to pre-trial discovery and a trial by judge or jury.
Guilty - By entering a plea of Guilty you admit that the act is prohibited by law, that you committed the act charged, and that you are waiving your right to pre-trial discovery and a trial by judge or jury.
When you enter a “No Contest” or “Guilty” plea, you may:
- Pay the Fine and State Costs in full specified for the violation on or before your Initial Appearance date.
- Request a 30 Day extension or Payment Plan (fees apply).
- Request Defensive Driving.
- Request Deferred Disposition
A plea of guilty or no contest is required. This finalizes the case and no pre-trial or court appearance is needed. A conviction may appear on your driving record. Remember only the person who received the citation can enter a plea to the citation.
Not Guilty - A plea of Not Guilty means that you are informing the Court that you deny guilt to the violation in which you were accused. When you enter a plea of Not Guilty to any violation, you will be set a Pre-trial date and if the citation is not resolved at Pre-trial a Trial date will be set. You will need to decide if you want a Judge Trial or Jury Trial at the Pre-trial setting.
What Happens If I Do Not resolve my citation or Fail to appear as directed?
If you fail to resolve your citation or fail to appear on as directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. For more information on warrants and how to resolve them, please refer to Warrant Information.
Appointment & Fees Report
Appointment: (For appointments as attorney ad litem, competency evaluator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or mediator)
X No activity to report (No appointments made)
Fees: (Fees paid for an attorney ad litem, competency evaluator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or mediator)
X No activity to report (No fees approved)