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Need to resolve a ticket? Here are your options:

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1. PLEAD "NO CONTEST" OR "GUILTY" AND PAY THE FINE

IMPORTANT: Paying your fine results in a final conviction in your case, waiver of your right to a jury trial and waiver of your right to review the evidence, if any, in your case.

Payment Options

ONLINE - Note: A 2% service fee is added to credit/debit card payments.
IN PERSON
- By Clerk - Visit Carrollton Municipal Court (2001 E. Jackson Road) during business hours.
- 24-Hour Kiosk (outside Carrollton Municipal Court building) - Provides a receipt and accepts credit cards.
BY MAIL
- Check the appropriate plea on the reverse side of your copy and sign your name.
  
  Mail your copy along with your MONEY ORDER for full payment to:
  Carrollton Municipal Court
  P.O. Box 110535
  Carrollton, TX 75011

If you request a 10-day extension to pay, you will NOT be eligible to take the Driving Safety Course.

2. PLEAD "NOT GUILTY" AND REQUEST A TRIAL

3. REQUEST DRIVING SAFETY COURSE (DSC) OR MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE

With the Judge's permission, (if you are eligible), you may complete a Driving Safety Course (successfully) to keep the citation off your driving record.
You must make this request on or before the "Appear By Date" on the front of your citation.
You must obtain the Judge's permission before taking the DSC course. |
If you fail to request a Driving Safety Course on or before the "Appear By Date" on your citation you will lose this option.

4. REQUEST DEFERRED DISPOSITION (PROBATION)

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What happens if I ignore the citation?

Failure to complete one of the four options shown above on or before the response date on the front of this citation will result in:

A warrant being issued for your arrest and the fine amount will be the maximum allowed by law PLUS Court costs and fees.
A request to the Texas Department of Public Safety for the denial of driver license renewal.
If a warrant for your arrest is issued, you will be subject to arrest at your home, place of business or wherever you may be found.

A telephone call does not constitute a response. Inability to pay this fine is not an excuse for failure to answer. Fine payment extensions may be granted at the time of appearance.

What happens if I can't pay my fine?

If you do not appeal the Court’s decision but are financially unable to pay the fine when due, you must appear at the Court’s Collections Department to complete an application for a time payment plan or community service.

If you qualify for a time payment plan or community service, the Court may allow you to either pay the fine in installments or discharge the fine by performing community service.

Can't afford a lawyer?

Carrollton Municipal Court does not provide direct legal services, represent individuals in legal matters, maintain a list of pro bono attorneys, or match individuals with pro bono attorneys.
Funding for legal services is extremely limited and as a result, programs must turn away many with serious legal needs.
At most, the State Bar of Texas can offer you referrals to low-cost civil legal services agencies in your area. For a listing of legal service providers by county, see the Referral Directory for Low-Income Texans (PDF).

Lawyer Referral Information Service

If you do not qualify for legal aid, contact the Lawyer Referral Information Service at 1-800-252-9690. Through the Lawyer Referral Information Service, a person may have a thirty-minute consultation with an attorney for $20. At the end of the consultation, the attorney and individual may discuss possible representation and price structure.

The Lawyer Referral Information Service is not a pro bono or reduced-fee program.

Legal Resources

The links below are listed on the State of Texas Judicial Branch - Legal Aid website: Texas Judicial Branch - Legal Aid

TexasLawHelp.org A website for low-income Texans with free information and other self-help legal forms
TexasCourtHelp.org website with general information and videos about making your way through the court system
Referral Directory for Low-Income Texans (PDF)
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans A State Bar of Texas project helping low-income military veterans with legal issues
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas serves the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area and Northwest Texas

HOW TO MAKE A COMMENDATION OR COMPLAINT ABOUT A CITY MARSHAL

Commendations and complaints can be delivered to the Court Administrator by mail to the address below.

Carrollton Municipal Court
Attn: COURT ADMINISTRATOR
P.O. Box 110535
Carrollton, TX 75011

NOTE: Texas law requires that all complaints against Police Officers be in writing and signed by the person making the complaint. All complaints must be sworn to and notarized.

Filing a False Complaint against a Police Officer is a violation of Texas Penal Code, Section 37.02.

Quick Links

Carrollton Municipal Court
2001 E. Jackson Road
Carrollton, TX 75006

972-466-3348 (Main Number)

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Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

NOTICE: Nothing contained on this site is intended as legal advice.
You may wish to consult an attorney before deciding which option is appropriate for you.

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