Decatur Municipal Court of Record

Our Mission

To administer fair and impartial justice as the judicial branch of the Decatur municipal government. The court strives to provide prompt, courteous, and thorough service while maintaining ethical processing, promoting confidence, and efficiency. All matters within the court are processed in the most efficient and timely manner possible. 

All information provided on these pages is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice you will need to consult with an attorney licensed with the State of Texas.

The City of Decatur Municipal Court:

- Processes complaints and violations filed with the Court
- Responds to requests for information from the public
- Collects fines and fees
- Schedules court appearances
- Conducts trial by jury and by judge
- Issues warrants of arrest
- Provides fair and impartial justice to all who appear before the Court jurisdiction

The City of Decatur Municipal Court has jurisdiction over Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, for which the maximun fine upon conviction does not exceed $500 (not including state and court costs), and for which no jail sentence may be assessed. The Court also hears cases involving violation of City Ordinances, which may have fines up to $2,000 (not including state court costs) for certain offenses.

Consequences of ignoring a citation
Failure to complete one of the options above on or before the response date on the citation will result in:
      - A warrant being issued for your arrest at which time the fine amount will be the maximun allowed by law PLUS Court costs and fees.
      - A request for the Texas Department of Public Safety for the denial of the driver license renewal.

A telephone call does not constitute a response. Inability to pay a fine is not an excuse for failure to answer.

Please note juvenile offenses (ages 10-16) must appear in person with a parent or legal guardian for a court hearing.