Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to take care of my ticket?
You have a court date on your citation and you must take care of the citation by that date. If you would like to see the judge you must appear on the date and time that is on your citation.
Do I have to come in person to handle my citation?
If you want to request deferred adjudication, defensive driving, or you want to plead Not Guilty and have a trial set you MUST come in person no later than the court date shown on the citation. If you are not going to request one of these options then you can mail a money order to P.O. Box 2413, Grapevine, Texas, 76099. Contact the Court for your fine amount which must be paid in full, and no personal checks are accepted.
I received a ticket for expired registration, expired inspection, expired drivers license, or failure to change my address on my driver's license, how can I resolve this ticket?
You may qualify to have your citation dismissed if you show the Court that you corrected the offense within 20 business days from the date you received the citation. You must present the proof to the Court by the court date on your citation. There will be a $10.00 fee to be paid in full at the time of dismissal. See "dismissals" on the tool bar to the left for more specific information about your offense.
If you do not comply with the dismissal requirements you will be required to pay the full fine by your court date, or appear on the date listed on the citation to see the judge.
I received a ticket for Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility (no liability insurance). What can I do?
The Court can dismiss an insurance ticket if you show proof of valid liability insurance. Either your name or the vehicle you were driving must be on the insurance proof, and the "effective from" and "effective to" dates have to cover the date the citation was issued. There is no fee for dismissal.
If you do not meet these guidelines for dismissal you may contact the Court to see if you qualify for deferred adjudication.