Municipal Court

COVID-19 precautions - Municipal Court is holding Virtual Court until further notice

All defendants currently calendared MUST contact the Municipal Court regarding their court appearance. Please note that the Court window at City Hall will remain in operation, and can assist in the disposition of almost all matters except those involving juveniles, alcohol, physical harm, or that require a modification, hearing or trial.  For all questions and concerns please contact the Clerk at 214-987-5331.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the The City of University Park Municipal Court is to provide fair and accessible justice services that protect the rights of individuals, preserve community welfare, and inspire public trust and confidence in the judicial system.

The Court is committed to providing those we serve with courteous, prompt and efficient customer service, consistent with principles of due process and equality under the law.
 
The judges and employees of the Court shall strive for excellence and, through their dedication and professionalism, enforce the rules and laws of the United States and the State of Texas as well as the ordinances of the City of University Park.
 

Jurisdiction

Cases that are filed in Municipal Court:
 

Traffic Violations

Traffic violations include moving and non-moving violations, commercial vehicle violations, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers' license, etc.

Traffic Ticket Information

Parking Violations

Parking violations include overtime parking, parking in violation of City ordinance, parking in prohibited zone, parking in handicapped zone, parking in a fire lane, etc.

Parking Ticket Information

Class C Misdemeanors

Class C misdemeanors (crimes punishable by a maximum fine of $500) include: public intoxication, theft (less than $100), disorderly conduct, minors in possession of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc.
 

Violations of City Ordinance

Includes violations of juvenile curfew, park curfew, environmental violations (pollution, land-development violations, health and safety violations associated with food service establishments, rubbish at a residence, and animal violations),etc.

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
Wednesday- Court Hearings
3800 University Boulevard
University Park, TX 75205
 
Check in begins at 5:00 p.m.
Court Session starts at 5:30 p.m.
 

Mailing Address:

University Park Municipal Court
3800 University Boulevard
University Park, TX 75205
214-987-5331
 

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Municipal Court will be closed on these holidays in 2019:

 

Memorial Day - Monday, May 25
Independence Day  - Friday, July 3
Labor Day - Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 (No Court Night Wednesday, November 25)
Christmas - Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 
New Year - Friday, January 1, 2021

Court Docket:

Due to requirements in House Bill 1573, the Municipal Court must publish a copy of its weekly Court Docket. 
 

Hablamos Espanol!

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, a Spanish language interpreter is available for anyone who needs assistance. Defendants who need to set their appearance date for the Spanish docket should contact the Court.
 

El cuarto miercoles del mes, estara un interprete disponible para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia. Si usted nesesita posponer su fecha de corte, porfavor llame al numero siguiente.

GC 37.003 Annual Notice