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Barbara E. Hartle
Director and Presiding Judge

Gwendolyn Goins
Public Information Officer
(713) 247-4114
www.houstontx.gov/courts

 

Release Date: 1/9/2012

  

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

MUNICIPAL COURTS CASE EXCEPTIONS: Monday, January 9, 2012

The City of Houston Municipal Courts remains open today, Monday, January 9, 2012; however, those individuals who are scheduled to appear in court and are unable to make a court appearance due to inclement weather will have the opportunity to reset their case(s).

If you are set for arraignment (first appearance): 

You may request a trial setting or send proof of compliance by mail.  You may request the DSC (Driving Safety Course) or Deferred Disposition by mail. Visit the court’s website at www.houstontx.gov/courts to download the forms needed for each option. We will accept items postmarked through Saturday, January 14, 2012 for these requests.

If you are scheduled for trial: 

Resets will be given in person at all court locations beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2012 through Saturday, January 14, 2012

Citizens are reminded that payments can be made as follows:

  • Online at http://www.houstontx.gov/courts/HowDoIPayMyTicket.html
  • Western Union
  • By Mail (P.O. Box 4996, Houston, Texas 77210-4996)

If individuals fail to reset their cases or fail to resolve their case by Saturday, January 14, 2012, a warrant for your arrest may be issued. 

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