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Municipal Court
Tickets |
"Red Light Camera"
Tickets |
Contact Number: (210) 735-9148
ext. 221, 223 or 224 |
Contact Number: (210) 735-6244
ext. 245 or 222 |
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Municipal Court Tickets Only |
Red Light Camera Tickets Only |
CLICK HERE |
CLICK HERE |
Now accepting Telephone Payments
1-800-444-1187
Court is held every Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Please be sure to arrive early and sign in with the Court Clerk.
Municipal Court Fine List
Driving Safety Course |
Red Light Camera Tickets can be reviewed at 3300 Hillcrest, on the second floor, Balcones Heights, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Payments can also be made with cash, check, money order and credit card.
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A PHONE CALL WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN APPEARANCE |
ENSURE YOU DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR COURT |
AVOID BRINGING SMALL CHILDREN TO COURT FOR THEIR SAFETY.
YOUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US
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| This document is furnished as a courtesy of the court and does not constitute legal advice and does not cover all situations. |
| If your address is not correct on your citation you are required to furnish the Court with your Correct Mailing Address. |
PLEASE READ BEFORE CALLING
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1) This letter is furnished as a courtesy to you by the Municipal Court of Balcones Heights, Texas to assist you in making a disposition of the charges filed against you.
2) IF YOU WISH TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE, please indicate below in the proper space provided and remit the fine by Money Order or Cashier’s Check, in person or by US MAIL no later than the appearance date on your ticket.
3) The fine for a NOLO CONTENDERE plea is the same as that of a PLEA OF GUILTY. Either plea indicates that you agree to WAIVE appearance before the court for trial.
4) You must refer to the schedule of acceptable fines (Page 3) to determine the total amount of your fine(s) and costs assessed against you.
5) IF YOU WISH TO ENTER A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY and desire a trial, you must indicate in the proper space provided below. You will be notified by return mail of the court date set for your hearing. You have the right to a trial by jury, if you so request.
6) YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A DRIVING SAFETY COURSE, approved under the Texas Driver & Traffic Safety Education Act (Article 4413(29c), Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes only if you have not completed a course in the past 12 months prior to this citation.
You must apply with the following guidelines:
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A. You must enter a PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE
B. Request it on or before the due date and time shown on the citation
C. Request must be in person or in writing by mail
D. A Signed and notarized Affidavit (Page 4) that you are not currently taking a course or recently completed a course that has yet to appear on your driving record
E. Pay an administrative fee of $9.90 PLUS court costs of $99.10, for a total of $109.00.
TO REQUEST A DRIVING SAFETY COURSE for Child Safety “Seat” Violation pay a total of $109.10. (CHECK, MONEY ORDER or CASHIER’S CHECK)
F. You must have a valid Texas Driver’s License or Permit. (Out of State-Active Duty Military may be eligible)
G. You must provide proof of financial responsibility (Copy of your Personal Liability Insurance Card)
H. NOT ELIGIBLE if cited 25 MPH or more over the speed limit, if you had an ACCIDENT or if you’re cited in a **CONSTRUCTION ZONE** |
7) You have exactly 90 days from the date that the court grants permission to take a driving safety course and submit the certificate of completion (court copy) to the court. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A COURSE UNTIL THE COURT HAS APPROVED YOU.
8) EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 CDL drivers are NO LONGER ELIGIBLE for the Driving Safety Course.
9) If you receive a citation for NO LIABILITY INSURANCE proof must be shown with the effective date prior to the issuance of the citation and show proof to the Court prior to your appearance date, your case will be dismissed.
10) Charges for EXPIRED Motor Vehicle Inspection, Registration and Driver’s License if remedied before first court appearance of date of citation will be dismissed with a $20.00 (check, money order or cashier’s Check ) dismissal fee plus a copy of the receipt upon proof of renewal.
11) Defective/Required Equipment: Defendant presented evidence of remedied defect before Defendant's first court appearance and paid a $10.00 fee to the court. (Sec 547.004, TC)
12) IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THIS CHARGE BY THE APPEARANCE DATE ON THE CITATION, AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE WILL BE FILED AGAINST YOU FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND A WARRANT OR WARRANTS WILL BE ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST.
13) Make your remittance by Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order made payable to the MUNICIPAL COURT. Return a copy of the citation and this letter with your remittance to assure proper credit, to the Municipal Court indicated on your citation. To get a receipt send a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Municipal Court - Important Information |
The City of Balcones Heights has signed a contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety (T.D.P.S.) to provide information that will DENY RENEWAL of driver's licenses to Texas drivers with unpaid traffic citations.
The court's contract allows participation in the Failure to Appear Program. The program denies the renewal of driver's licenses to persons who fail to appear in court in response to a traffic citation.
When the Texas Department of Public Safety receives information from the City of Balcones Heights that a driver is in violation of a Failure To Appear, a letter is mailed to the violator within 24 hours. The letter informs violators of their citation status and that they will be denied renewal of a driver's license if they do not pay their fine.
The City of Balcones Heights will issue Warrants for the Arrest of persons that fail to appear in court. There is no requirement in the Failure to Appear Program that a Warrant must be issued.
Citations which place a driver at risk of not receiving a license renewal are Class C Misdemeanor Traffic Violations. These violations regulate a driver's conduct or condition while operating a vehicle, or the condition of a motor vehicle while it is being driven. The misdemeanor does not apply to parking violations, but it can include some City Ordinances.
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*This program, which falls under the provisions of the Vernon's Civil Statutes, Article 6687d, is available to all political subdivisions (cities and counties) in Texas.
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