The Municipal Court provides the City with enforcement of Class C misdemeanor criminal offenses and ordinance violations occurring within the city limits. It is also responsible for maintaining accurate records of all cases, including arrest records, bond records, formal complaints, citation dispositions, state reporting, court costs, docket records, trial proceedings, refunds and forfeitures, and transfer of funds for arrests of higher charges. The Municipal Court is responsible for staying current with the changes in procedures and court costs that are submitted to the state during the Legislative Session

**The Jury Trial scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024 has been canceled. If you've received a jury summons, please disregard it as you are not needed at this time.**

 Informational Links

  • Office of Court Administration Legal Aid Resources
  • Office of Court Administration Self-Help
  • Texas State Law Library

    • Location:  825-B Thousand Oaks Drive
    Hurst, Texas 76054  
    Phone: 817.788.7045
    Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
    Credit Cards Accepted Online
    Visa, Master Card
    Mastercard and Visa

    Municipal Court Online Payments

    For your convenience adult defendants may now request Deferred Disposition, Defensive Driving, payment plans, and dismissals of certain compliance violations online through our online payments module.

    You must be able to receive an email with a PDF attachment, have the ability to upload documents back as PDF file attachment, and enter a valid email address so that you can receive copies of orders or emails regarding denial of your online requests.
    Credit Cards Accepted in the Office:  AmEx, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted
    Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover

    Photo ID is required on all transactions.
     

    Municipal Court online payments

     If you are experiencing difficulties paying online, it is your responsibility to contact the Municipal Court to ensure your citation is taken care of in a timely manner.

    Note: If you receive a "No violations are found" reply, please check that you are using capital letters and that zero or "o" is used correctly or please try back at a later time. Someone else is making a payment and the system will incorrectly show "No Violations Found."

    Court / Judge Sessions Schedules

    Upcoming dockets are available for viewing

    Dress Code:

    Dress code: no head wear, shorts, spaghetti or strapless attire, midriff shirts, clothing with holes, pajamas, house shoes, flip flops, spandex type attire, mini skirts, and no visibly obscene language or illustrations on clothing, body or possessions.

    Notice to Jurors: Please bring your juror information sheet filled out and expect to serve only 1 day. Most jury trials last about 4 hours, but 8 hours is the maximum required service. Juror Information Form [PDF]

    Role of Municipal Court Personnel

    Although they are willing to be of assistance and are trained to explain your options and rights in municipal court, court clerks are NOT attorneys. Therefore, it is not legal for them to give legal advice.