EVERMAN MUNICIPAL COURT

Honorable Judge Bill Lane

Court Clerk – Edna Martinez

**PLEASE NOTE – The City of Everman will be changing operating hours starting on Monday June 10th in order to better serve our citizens and customers. Public Works, Utility Billing, Permitting, City Services, and Administration will operate Monday -Thursday from 7am to 6pm. City Hall and associated offices will be closed on Fridays. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please give us a call at (817) -293-0525.

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COURT DOCKETS

Court is held on the 1st Monday of each month in the City of Everman Civic Center. You must be scheduled to appear at these setting dates. 

** Please DO NOT ARRIVE earlier than 15 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled time and unless you plan to be in court for at least two (2) hours. 

To Request a Court Hearing 

HEARING DOCKET DATE/TIME October 7th, 2024

Attorney Docket 12:00 PM

Prosecutor Docket 1:00 PM

Plea Docket 1:30 PM

Juvenile/Minor Plea Docket 2:00 PM

Show Cause Docket 2:30 PM

Bench Trials/Jury Trials- Scheduled times

** You are required to dress appropriately for court. No cut offs, tank tops, offensive material on shirts, etc. 

The Everman Municipal Court as a Court of Record, serves its citizens and guests within the community in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner. The court and its officer’s process cases in a fair and impartial manner.

Our mission is to provide effective and impartial administration of justice. We are dedicated and committed to promoting the highest standards in customer service, upholding the integrity of the court, and building public trust and confidence. 

The Everman Municipal Court adjudicates Class C misdemeanor offenses and
city ordinance violations punishable by fine only. The Court Office is located in the
Everman City Hall is staffed with a Court Clerk who can assist you daily. The
Court Clerk is not a licensed attorney and CANNOT provide you with legal advice!

The Municipal Court accepts, Credit cards, checks, and money orders as a form of payment.
You have ten (10) calendar days from the date of your citation to either pay the
citation, make a payment plan or set your citation for court. You will need to make an
appearance in person, by mail, or by attorney representation by your appearance date.

WARRANTS:

Do you have warrants in Everman? You may be eligible to have your warrant fine amount reduced. The Everman Municipal Court continues to be a Safe Harbor Court, which means that anyone may appear in court with an identification at any time to resolve their outstanding cases without the fear of being arrested for Everman Municipal Court warrants.  The Court can make payment arrangements or set your cases for a future court date with the Judge. 

Individuals can avoid the lines by going online to pay citations at https://www.trafficpayment.com or by calling (817) 293-0525 ext: 302, an additional processing fee will apply. For citation information, please contact the Court at (817) 293-0525 or by email to: emartinez@evermantx.net

Payment options are as follows:

Online: www.trafficpayment.com an additional processing fee will apply

By Telephone: 1-800-444-1187, an additional processing fee will apply

Payments in Person: Payments may be made in person by cash, check (non-warrant cases only), money order or credit/debit card at the Municipal Court office located at 212 N. Race St, Texas 76140, Monday – Thursday 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Night Drop: Located in the North side of the Building at City Hall drive-thru 212 N. Race St, Everman, TX 76140.  Payments may be made by check (non-warrant cases only), cashiers check or money order.

You are subject to arrest by any agency confirming the warrant for your arrest. An arrest warrant will remain active until the fines and fees have been paid or a bond has been posted. If the subject has an outstanding capias pro fine warrant, only full payment of the amount owed in cash is acceptable.

If you have active Class C warrants within the City of Everman, it is important to make a disposition on them immediately.        

FORMS

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION

REQUEST FOR TIME SERVED

INDIGENT REQUIREMENTS

REQUISITOS INDIGENCIA

If you are under the age of 21 and have been issued an alcohol law violation citation
you are required by law to appear in front of the judge. If you were 18-20 years of age
at the time of offense, you may schedule your court date with the judge without a
parent or legal guardian. If you were 16 years of age or younger, you will receive a
Court Notice to notify you of your scheduled court date to see the judge. You and a
parent or legal guardian must appear in court to see the judge. You may be assessed
any or all of the following:

  • Fine and court costs and/or
  • Community service hours and/or
  • Alcohol Awareness class

Information regarding the Community Service and Alcohol Awareness classes will be
provided at court. Failure to complete the judgment ordered will result in a suspension
of the minor’s driver’s license if they have one for a period of up to 180 days.

Deferred Disposition

With a plea of guilty or no contest, you may be eligible for deferred disposition, more commonly known as probation.  This is an informal probation in the City of Everman for a specified time, 90 to 180 days.  You are eligible if:

  1. You do not have a Commercial Driver’s License currently or at the time of the offense; 
  2. Your offense was not committed in a Construction Zone with Workers Present;
  3. You are not currently on Deferred Disposition with the Everman Municipal Court; 
  4. Your violation does not require an appearance with the Judge.

To receive this you must complete the following:

  1. Request this option at the time of payment (must be eligible); Request Deferred Disposition click here 
  2.  Submit the completed DEFERRED DISPOSITION
  3. Not receive another citation in the City of Everman for the probation period;
  4. If under the age of 25 complete a Driver Safety Course within 90 days if the offense requires.

You are able to request time to pay the Deferral Fee.  At the end of your probation, if you have successfully completed the requirement of your probation, the Judge will dismiss your citation and it will not be reported to the Department of Public Safety or appear on your driving record.

If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you may request to dispose of your citation by Deferred Disposition (DEFERRED DISPOSITION) on or before your appearance date.  It is the Defendant’s responsibility to verify that the Court received any documents that have been mailed, emailed, or faxed to the Court.  You may email, fax or mail the Deferred Form with a copy of your identification or driver’s license card. You may also call us to see if you are eligible at 817.293-0525.

Defensive Driving

Driver Safety Course (DSC)

In some cases, the Defendant may be able to complete a Driver’s Safety Course (DSC). You may be eligible if:

  1. You have been charged with a traffic offense under the Subtitle C, Transportation Code;
  2. You have not taken a DSC within the last 12 months prior to the date of the traffic offense;
  3. You have a valid Texas Class C Non-Commercial driver’s license;*
  4. You have proof of financial responsibility (Insurance)
  5. You are not currently taking a course for another violation;
  6. Your offense did not occur in a construction zone with workers present
  7. You have not committed one of the following offenses:
    1. Speeding 25 mph over the speed limit;
    2. Failure to give information at the accident scene;
    3. Leaving the scene of an accident;
    4. Fleeing or attempting to elude police officers;
    5. Reckless driving; or
    6. Passing a school bus.

*If you are active military or a dependent of an active military person, you may provide your military ID and a non-commercial DL from your state of residence. As of 9/1/2003, you are not eligible for Driver Safety Course if you possess a Class A or B Commercial driver’s license, even if you are in a personal vehicle.

If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you may request to dispose of your citation by completing the Driver’s Safety Course (DRIVER SAFETY COURSE) on or before your appearance date. You will lose the option to take a driver’s safety course if you do not make the request by your appearance date. You must pay the court costs and an Administration Fee at the time of the request. You may not attend a Driver’s Safety Course until your request has been granted by the Court.  It is the Defendant’s responsibility to verify that the Court received any documents that have been mailed, emailed, or faxed to the Court.

If granted, your case will be suspended for 90 days for you to attend a DSC, obtain a copy of your driving record from the State and return your driving record and course completion certificate to the Court. You may mail the Driving Record Request to the State to obtain your driving record or you may request a copy online here (record type 3A only). There is a $10.00 fee to obtain your record from the State ($12.00 fee for obtaining a copy online). You may attend any class that is approved by the Texas Education Agency.  To locate a class visit www.tdlrapproved.com. 

If you do not complete the course and/or return the forms by the due date, you will be required to appear at the show cause hearing date on your approval paperwork to explain why you failed to complete the requirements of judgment. The Judge may extend the time to complete the course if good cause is shown. If you fail to appear at this Court date, it will result in a warrant for your arrest.

 

All juveniles are required to appear in court for all proceedings in their case. A juvenile is anyone under the age of 17, at the time of offense, or a defendant under the age of 21, at the time of offense, that has been issued a Tobacco law violation citation or an Alcohol law violation citation.

All juveniles under the age of 17 (under 21 for Alcohol and Tobacco violations) will be Summoned to court by mail to the address provided on the citation. If this address is incorrect or you have moved, you must contact the court immediately and provide a current address. Failure to appear at the court scheduled court date due to an incorrect address on the citation will not void any failure to appear charges.

A parent or guardian of the juvenile (only under 17 charges) must also appear at the scheduled court date with their child. Additional charges for Failure to Appear, Parent’s Failure to Appear with Child at Hearing, and Failure to Provide Written Notice of Current Address against the juvenile defendant and the parent or guardian will be filed if the parent or guardian and juvenile do not appear and do not keep a current address with the court to notify the juvenile and their parent or guardian of appearance dates with the Court. Your son or daughter’s driver’s license can be suspended or a hold placed so that they may not obtain a driver’s license when applied for until all outstanding charges are disposed of with the Court.

Below is Article 45.057(h) and (i) of the Code of Criminal Procedures. As of September 1, 2003 a juvenile and their parent have a continuing obligation to appear and keep a current address with the Court until the final disposition of the citation.

(h) A child and parent required to appear before the court have an obligation to provide the court in writing with the current address and residence of the child. That obligation does not end when the child reaches age 17. On or before the seventh day after the date the child or parent changes residence, the child or parent shall notify the court of the current address in the manner directed by the court. A violation of this subsection may result in arrest and is a Class C misdemeanor. The obligation to provide notice terminates on discharge and satisfaction of the judgment or final disposition not requiring a finding of guilt.

(i) If an appellate court accepts an appeal for a trial de novo, the child and parent shall provide notice under Subsection (h) to the appellate court.

Failure to comply with this statue will result in additional charges to be filed with the court and the juvenile will be eligible for arrest upon his or her 17th birthday for Failure to Appear.

Tobacco and Alcohol Violations

Tobacco Violations

If you are under the age of 21 and have been issued a Tobacco law violation citation you are required by law to appear in front of the Judge. A court date will be mailed to you by the court and you and a parent or guardian must appear in court to see the Judge. If you were 17-20, at the time of the offense, a parent or guardian is not required to appear with you. You may be assessed any or all of the following:

  1. Fine and court costs; and/or
  2. Community Service hours; and/or
  3. Tobacco Awareness class.

Information regarding the Community Service and Tobacco Awareness classes will be provided at court. Failure to complete the judgment ordered by the Judge will result in a suspension of the minor’s driver’s license if they so have one for a period of up to 180 days.

Alcohol Violations

If you are under the age of 21 and have been issued an Alcohol law violation citation you are required by law to appear in front of the Judge. A court date will be mailed to you by the court and you and a parent or guardian must appear in court to see the Judge. If you were 17-20, at the time of the offense, a parent or guardian is not required to appear with you. You may be assessed any or all of the following:

  1. Fine and court costs; and/or
  2. Community Service hours; and/or
  3. Alcohol Awareness class.

Information regarding the Community Service and Alcohol Awareness classes will be provided at court. Failure to complete the judgment ordered by the Judge will result in a suspension of the minor’s driver’s license, if they do have one, for a period of up to 180 days.

If you are under the age of 18 and have been issued a Tobacco law citation, you are
required by law to appear in front of the judge. If you were 17 years of age at the time of
the offense, you may schedule your court date with the judge without a parent or guardian.
If you were 16 years of age or younger, you will receive a Court Notice to notify you of your
scheduled court date to see the judge. You and a parent or legal guardian must appear
in court to see the judge. You may be assessed any or all of the following:

– Fine and court costs and/or
– Community service hours and/or
– Tobacco Awareness class

Compliance Dismissal Form

Find information regarding compliance dismissals below. You will be required to appear in the court office with the required proof of correction or to mail in the Compliance Dismissal Form, the required proof of correction, and fine by your appearance date. Incomplete or late requests will be denied.

It is the Defendant’s responsibility to verify that the Court received any documents that have been mailed, emailed, or faxed to the Court.

 Offense “Get Proof  to Court  by” Date Required Proof for Dismissal Dismissal Fine
Operate motor vehicle without license plates or with one plateAppearance date on the citation

1. Copy of registration receipt from County showing LP No. for vehicle listed on citation was registered prior to offense date

2. Vehicle must have both plates on the vehicle when you come to court

$10.00
Expired Motor Vehicle RegistrationAppearance date on the citation

1. Copy of registration receipt from County showing LP No. for vehicle listed on citation was registered on or before the appearance date

2. Registration receipt must show proof of payment of late registration fee (penalty fee) to county assessor-collector if required by the County. If statement signed affirming “No Citation was Issued” then violation will not be dismissed

3. If new plates were issued to the vehicle you must provide proof tying old plate number to new plate number

$20.00
Display altered, unclean, or obscured license platesAppearance date on the citationCorrect license plates must be placed on vehicle, must be unaltered, and/or must not be obscured$10.00
Expired driver’s licenseAppearance date on the citationProvide copy of online payment receipt for renewal or copy of renewed DL on or before your appearance date$20.00
Failed to report name or address on DLAppearance date on the citationCopy of online payment receipt for correction or copy of updated  DL on or before your appearance date$20.00
Violate driver’s license restriction or endorsementAppearance date on the citation

1. If the endorsement was imposed because of a physical condition  that was surgically or otherwise medically corrected before the date of offense, or in error and that fact is established by the defendant and the endorsement was removed from DL prior to the appearance date

2. Copy of DL with restriction or endorsement removed

$10.00
Operate vehicle with defective required equipment (or in unsafe condition)Appearance date on the citation1. Receipt for replacement of part or repair (must identify vehicle listed on citation)
2. See list below
3. This dismissal does not apply to commercial vehicles		$10.00
Expired inspection (less than 60 days expired)Appearance date on the citation

1. Copy of passed inspection report showing vehicle’s LP number.

2. If vehicle registered in a non-emissions county – receipt for inspection must include the vehicle’s LP number

Note: Dismissal will not be granted to inspections expired more than 60 days

$20.00
Failure to Display Driver’s LicenseAppearance date on the citationCopy of current (and valid) driver’s license issued prior to the offense date$10.00
Operate vehicle without registration insignia properly displayedAppearance date on the citation

1. Copy of registration receipt from County showing LP No. for vehicle listed on citation was registered on or before the appearance date

2. Registration insignia must be properly displayed on vehicle when you appear in court

$10.00
Expired Disabled Parking PlacardAppearance date on the citationProof of renewal of disabled parking placard on or before the appearance$20.00

Some Defective Equipment Violations – This list is the most common offenses and should not be considered comprehensive.

  • Exhaust Emission system
  • Headlamps (lights)
  • Headlight beam indicator
  • License plate lamp (lights)
  • Mirror violation
  • Muffler violation
  • Obstructed view through window(s)
  • Parking brakes
  • Parking lamps (lights)
  • Sunscreening Device (unauthorized)
  • Tail lamps (lights)
  • Turn signals
  • Windshield Wiper(s)
  • Wrong color lights
Dismissals

Find information regarding compliance dismissals below. You will be required to appear in the court office with the required proof of correction or to mail in the appropriate Dismissal Form and the required proof of correction. Incomplete or late requests will be denied.

Violation

“Get Proof to

Court by” Date

Required Proof for DismissalDismissal Fine
Failure to Maintain Financial ResponsiblyAnytime, even  if an arrest warrant has been issued

1. Proof of insurance, in the form of an insurance card, covering the car or driver at the time of violation

2. Completed Dismissal Form

Note: Insurance will be verified by Court with insurance company prior to dismissal

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Failure to Display Disabled Parking PlacardAnytime, even if an arrest warrant has been issued

1. Copy of Disabled Parking Placard

2. Completed Dismissal Form

Note: If owner of disabled parking placard was not driving they will be required to sign dismissal form

None