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You
have 21 days from when the citation was issued to appear. You
may make your appearance online, by mail, by telephone, and in person. Live Chat and email, do not satisfy an
appearance. If you fail to make your
appearance within the 21 days, you are subject to added fines, fees, and possible
warrants for your arrest.
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Attorneys, Bond Companies & Prosecution
Click on the link for information on the following:
At 4:00 p.m, the front windows stop taking all attorney paperwork.
Letters of representation are only accepted by mail and in person at the Court. Phone, email, fax, or live chat or not options to file paperwork.
If
you have hired an attorney to represent your case(s), the Court will
communicate all matters through the attorney. Contact the attorney's office for advisement or status of your citation(s).
Dallas Municipal Court
2014 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
The letter of representation must include:
- Law office name, address, and telephone number;
- Copy of bar card;
- Signed by the attorney and not legal assistant;
- Name, address and phone number of the person you are representing;
- Citation number for each case you are representing (up to 10 cases);
- A new letter of representation for each defendant.
The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the received date. Mailing certified is recommended but is not required. The Court will provide a response by mail within 5-7 business days.
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: ( C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
OR
At 4:00 pm, the front
windows stop taking all attorney paperwork.
The letter of representation must include:
- Law office name, address, and telephone number;
- Copy of bar card;
- Signed by the attorney and not legal assistant;
- Name, address and phone number of the person you are representing;
- Citation number for each case you are representing (up to 10 cases);
- A new letter of representation for each defendant.
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: ( C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
Dallas Municipal Court
2014 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Must include:
- Letter of representation (Law office name, address, and telephone number);
- Copy of the bar card;
- Signed by the attorney and not legal assistant;
- Citation number for each case you are representing (up to 10 cases);
- Bond(s) (for each case);
- Must be signed by the defendant;
- Must be notarized;
- Name, address and phone number of the person you are representing;
- A new letter of representation and bond for each defendant.
The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the received date. Mailing certified is recommended but is not required. The Court will provide a response by mail within 5-7 business days.
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: (C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
Surety Bond Barcode Judicial Order (Click Here)
For Surety Bond's enter the Citation number and print the pdf document.
(NOTE: At this time, please use Internet Explorer to enter and print the pdf bond form.)
Surety Bond's Paperwork (Click Here) Example: (C12-123456-12)
You must have Adobe Reader. Get Adobe Reader for Windows / Get Adobe Reader for other systems
OR
At 4:00 pm, the front
windows stop taking all attorney paperwork.
Must include:
Letter of representation (Law office name, address, and telephone number);
Copy of bar card;
- Signed by the attorney and not legal assistant;
- Citation number for each case you are representing (up to 10 cases);
- Bond(s) (for each case);
- Must be signed by the defendant;
- Must be notarized;
- Name, address and phone number of the person you are representing;
- A new letter of representation and bond for each defendant.
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: (C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
Surety Bond Barcode Judicial Order (Click Here)
For Surety Bond's enter the Citation number and print the pdf document.
(NOTE: At this time, please use Internet Explorer to enter and print the pdf bond form.)
Surety Bond's Paperwork (Click Here) Example: (C12-123456-12)
You must have Adobe Reader. Get Adobe Reader for Windows / Get Adobe Reader for other systems
**Surety bond(s) can be processed at the Dallas Marshal's Office 24 hours daily, seven (7) days a week including holidays if the defendant is in jail. **
Surety bonds accepted from approved attorneys.
Must include:
- Letter of representation (Law office name, address, and telephone number);
- Copy of bar card;
- Signed by the attorney and not legal assistant;
- Citation number for each case you are representing (up to 10 cases);
- Bond(s) (for each case);
- Must be signed by the defendant;
- Must be notarized;
- Name, address and phone number of the person you are representing;
- A new letter of representation and bond for each defendant.
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: (C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
Surety Bond Barcode Judicial Order (Click Here)
For Surety Bond's enter the Citation number and print the pdf document.
(NOTE: At this time, please use Internet Explorer to enter and print the pdf bond form.)
Surety Bond's Paperwork (Click Here) Example: (C12-123456-12)
You must have Adobe Reader. Get Adobe Reader for Windows / Get Adobe Reader for other systems
You may file a motion, by mail and in-person at
the Court with picture identification. You may not file motions by phone,
email, fax, or live chat.
Dallas Municipal Court
2014 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
A pre-trial hearing will be conducted pursuant to article 28.01 of the C.C.P, and therefore all pre-trial motions must be filed in writing at least seven days before the pre-trial date. You must provide three (3) copies of the paperwork and deliver one to the windows, one to the prosecution office and one to the judiciary.
The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the received date. Mailing certified is recommended but is not required.
All motions will be reviewed and ruled upon by the Judge. Please allow the Court 4-6 weeks to contact you.
OR
At 4:00 pm, the front
windows stop taking all attorney paperwork.
A pre-trial hearing will be
conducted pursuant to article 28.01 of the C.C.P, and therefore all
pre-trial motions must be filed in writing at least seven days before the
pre-trial date. You must provide three (3) copies of the paperwork and deliver
one to the windows, one to the prosecution office and one to the judiciary.
All motions will be reviewed and ruled upon by the Judge. Please allow the Court
4-6 weeks to contact you.
**Surety bond(s) can be processed at the Dallas Marshal's Office 24 hours daily, seven (7) days a week including holidays if the defendant is in jail. **
Surety bonds accepted from approved bail bond agencies.
Bonds must include:
Bond (for each case);
- Must be signed by the defendant;
- Must be notarized;
- Name, address and phone number of the person you are representing.
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: (C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
Surety Bond Barcode Judicial Order (Click Here)
For Surety Bond's enter the Citation number and print the pdf document.
(NOTE: At this time, please use Internet Explorer to enter and print the pdf bond form.)
Surety Bond's Paperwork (Click Here) Example: (C12-123456-12)
You must have Adobe Reader. Get Adobe Reader for Windows / Get Adobe Reader for other systems
Dallas Municipal Court
2014 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214-670-4439
Fax: 214-670-4814
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
To review citation(s), status, or balances (Click Here). Example: (C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)
To register to receive email service. This is not a substitute for filing documents with the Court nor does it affect your communication with Court and Detention Services. (Click Here)
Complaints for cases set for pre-trial are available at the Court's main windows. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide updated complaints online. (Should this say the Records Office?)
To view the Deferred Offer Schedule effective August 1, 2015 (Click Here)
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