Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Closed Saturday and Sunday
Excluding City Holidays


Municipal Court Location and Mailing Address:
City of Garland
Municipal Court
1791 West Avenue B
Garland, TX  75042 

 
Mission Statement
 
The Municipal Court Services Department is the justice center for the City of Garland.  It is an impartial facility designed to provide professional assistance to citizens in disposing of their cases before the Court.  The Court strives to provide accurate, timely and thorough processing of court records and to ensure the proper collection of fines and penalties. 
 
Municipal Courts are the judicial branch of city government.  In addition, the Municipal Court is part of the state judicial system.  Municipal Court hears Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, for which the maximum fine, upon conviction, does not exceed $500, and for which no jail sentence may be assessed.  They also hear cases involving violation of city ordinances, which may have fines up to $2,000 for certain offenses.
 
When you receive a citation, the options you have to resolve your case can vary depending on many different factors including, but not limited to: the type of violation, the severity of the violation, the age of the defendant, etc.  The first thing you will need to do is enter a plea on or before your appearance date.  Once you enter a plea, you may be scheduled for a court date, or you may have the option of disposing of the case without appearing in open court.  If your situation allows you to resolve the matter without appearing in open court, you may pay the fine, provide proof for expired violations or insurance matters, or you may be eligible for an alternate sentencing option such as deferred disposition (deferred adjudication), or a driving safety course.