​​Court Fines and Pleas

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My Citation is not in the system. How Much Is My Fine?:

It may take up to ten (10) business days for your citation to appear in the system. You have the option to handle the citation by mail or by bringing your copy into the Court to be entered. To handle it by mail before the citation is entered, provide a copy of the citation, identification, and payment. You can view a list of violations and amounts below.​​

​Dallas Municipal Court Fines List

​Click Here for Dallas Municipal Court Fines List​

** Fine or fee amounts are subject to change without notice.** Chat with a live court clerk via live chat or call 214-670-0109 for questions or information about offenses.​

Fees that are eligible to be added for failing to resolve the citation:

  • $75​ warrant fee;
  • 30% collection service fee.​

​Plea Information:​

Only the person who received the citation, or a licensed attorney hired for the citation, may enter a plea. You may enter a plea online, by phone, by mail, at a select retail store, or in person.​​

Authorized Pleas are: 

Guilty:

A plea by which a defendant confesses to the crime with which the defendant is charged, or the verdict by which a defendant is convicted.​

No Contest or Nolo Contendere:

A plea in which the defendant does not contest the charge. Nolo contendere has the same legal effect as a guilty plea; however, it may not be used against the defendant as an admission of guilt in a civil suit based on or arising from the act underlying the criminal prosecution.​​

Not Guilty:

A plea in which the defendant denies guilt in a criminal case and contests the charge. You will be set for a pretrial hearing when you enter a plea of not guilty​. ​

Hire an Attorney:

You will need to decide whether to retain an attorney to represent you or represent yourself in Court. You don't need an attorney to handle a citation, but you can choose to hire one.​

If you have hired an attorney to represent you on citation(s), the Court will communicate all matters through the attorney. Contact the attorney's office for advisement or the status of your citation(s).

​Helpful Links:

311 Call Center, 311 or 214-670-0109                 

City of Dallas Community Court

City of Dallas Marshals Office, 311 or 214-640-0109                                

Dallas County Court 

City of Dallas Police

DPS

DPS (Driving Record)

Omni Base / Hold on DL

Lew Sterrett Jail

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