Court Appearances

If you wish to plead guilty or no contest to the charge and pay the fine [click here for a schedule of fines and court costs], or if not listed, a fine can be quoted by telephone at 788-7045 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). This fine must be paid on or before the 21st day after receipt of a citation by either:

• (a) appearing at the Municipal Court, 1505 Precinct Line Road and paying the fine and court costs in cash, money order or a check on a Texas bank, or
• (b) mailing a money order or check to Hurst Municipal Court, 1505 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, Texas 76054. Do not mail cash. or
• (c) paying online. (go to Online Court Payments)

If you mail payment, you must complete and sign an Appearance, Plea of Guilty/No Contest and Waiver and mail that form with your payment. You may either complete and sign the Plea form on the back side of your copy of the citation, or you can print a copy of the form from this website. [click here for Plea form]

If you desire to plead not guilty, you must appear in person at the Municipal Court, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on or before the 21st day after receipt of the citation. Court dates are not set by telephone or by a person other than the one receiving this citation. No case will be disposed of by telephone or by correspondence. [click here for explanation of Pleas]

Failures to Appear

If you fail to appear in answer to this charge or in violation of your Promise to Appear, a warrant will be issued for your arrest after the 21st day. An additional fine amount and warrant fees may be added to your fine and court costs. And, a Failure to Appear charge may be filed which constitutes a separate offense with an additional fine and fees.

You may be denied renewal of your drivers license if you fail to appear as required by law for the offense charged herein or if you fail to pay the fine for violation of a traffic law.

Although not required by law, a notice that a warrant has been issued will be mailed to the address provided on the citation when a warrant is issued. Also, your name and selected information is entered into a regional law enforcement database. You are subject to arrest by any agency that accesses that database until you have paid or posted bond for the warrant amount.