Municipal Court
501 N Madison
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Phone: 903-575-4010
Fax: 903-575-4121

Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Excluding city holidays

MUNICIPAL COURT

MOUNT PLEASANT, TX

The Municipal Court has  original and exclusive jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and, within the city limits, have concurrent jurisdiction with justice of the peace courts over Class C misdemeanor criminal cases where punishment upon conviction is by small fine only. To see the municipal judge you must be present in Municipal Court at 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday.

CONTACT

Kay McNutt
Municipal Court Judge
Email

Adolfo Martinez
Court Administrator
Email

PAYMENT & COURT OPTIONS

MOUNT PLEASANT, TX

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Phone payments Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Call toll-free 1-800-444-1187.

Deferred Disposition Requirements

  • The defendant must enter a plea of no contest or guilty and make a request to the court for deferred disposition.
  • The request for deferred disposition must be made by the due date on citation.
  • The amount of the bond, court cost and fee must be paid at the time of the request.
  • When a request is made to the court in a timely manner and all requirements are met, the defendant may be granted deferred disposition.

Dismissal Options

  • Expired driver’s license – proof of renewal within 20 working days of the offense. $20 dismissal fee.
  • No driver’s license or no proof of financial responsibility (insurance) – proof of your valid driver’s license or proof of financial responsibility (insurance) on the date and time of the offense.
  • Expired motor vehicle registration – proof that you registered the vehicle within 20 working days and proof that you paid the late fee as shown on your receipt from the vehicle registration office. – $20 dismissal fee.

Driver Safety Course

If you are charged with a traffic offense, you may be eligible to ask the judge to take a drivers safety course to dismiss the charge. The request must be made on or before the appearance date on the citation. it must be made in person, by counsel, or by certified mail. (if you are under age 17, you must appear in open court with a parent or guardian to make a request) If you were operating a motorcycle, you may be required to take a motorcycle operator’s training course.

At the time of the request, you must do the following:

1) Plead guilty or no contest
2) Pay court cost
(A) $139.00
(B) $164.00 speeding school zone
(C) Present proof of financial responsibility (insurance); and
(D) present a valid Texas driver’s license or permit. (Active military and spouses or dependent children of active military may present a valid driver’s license from any state.)

Pleas

Unless you are entitled to a compliance dismissal, you must enter one of the following pleas:

Plea of Not Guilty – A plea of not guilty means that you deny guilt an require the State to prove the charge. A plea of not guilty does not waive any of your rights. A plea of not guilty does not prevent a plea of guilty or no contest at a later time.

Plea of Guilty – By plea of guilty, you admit that you committed the criminal offense charged.

Plea of Nolo Contendere (no contest) – A plea of nolo contendere means that you do not contest the states charge against you.

Extension of Payment

If you need an extension of time to pay a fine, you must request it when you make your plea. The court will grant you 30 days to pay the fine.

If you require more than 30 days, you will need to request a payment agreement. A fee of $15.00 will be added for each offense, as required by state law.

Warrant and Jail Information