Please be advised all court ordered fines, fees, and penalties must be paid in full on the day of court. This includes defensive driving, deferral, and dismissal fees. Failure to pay on the day of court may result in a warrant for your arrest.
Important Notice: No Extensions are Granted
You may pay the fine by check, cash, credit card, or money order payable to the City of Garland.
If you are paying online or by telephone, you may use Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards.
Option#1: Plead No Contest or Guilty and pay the fine.
1. In Person: You may appear at the Municipal Court
Building at 1791 W. Avenue B between 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
2. By Mail: All fine amounts are subject to change without
notice. Payment on all citations are due in 12 days.
After 12 days, an additional administrative fee will be
added. Call 972-205-2330 to confirm your fine amount if
you plan to pay by mail. Check the appropriate plea on
the reverse side of your citation along with your check or
money order for full payment, and a copy of a valid photo ID to:
City of Garland
Municipal Court
1791 W Avenue B
Garland, TX 75042
3. Drop Box: You may drop a payment in the night drop
box located to the right of the Court building entrance and is
available 24 hours a day.
4. Request Driver Safety Course on moving traffic
violations only, within 12 days of receiving the citation,
with a valid Texas Driver's License, proof of insurance,
and pay an administrative fee. You can not take this
course if you have taken it within the last year to clear a
ticket or if you have a commercial license.
5. Driver Safety Course
If you have not participated in a driver safety course to
satisfy a moving violation within the preceding
twelve (12) months, you may request this option by
mail by submitting the following two documents within
12 days of receiving the citation:
1. Photocopy of a Valid Texas Driver's License
2. Photocopy of Current Financial Responsibility
(Insurance)
If a person has exceeded the posted speed limit by 25
or more miles, they will not be eligible to request this
program without judicial authorization; therefore, a court
date must be requested for consideration into this
program.
Remit to: City of Garland
Municipal Court
1791 W. Avenue B
Garland, TX 75042
Or, bring your documentation "in person" to 1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042.
After receipt and acceptance of the documentation, a packet of instructions will be provided with instructions for completion of this program.
Option #2: Plead Not Guilty and request a pre-trial hearing. (You must complete a contact information card with your current information before a court date may be set.)
Request a court date within 12 calendar days of
receiving a citation so as to plead not guilty and
request a trial.
1. In Person: You may appear at the Municipal Court
Building at 1791 W. Avenue B between 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
2. By Mail: Check the appropriate plea on the reverse side
of your copy of the citation. The court's office will mail
you a pre-trial date. Mail your citation to:
City of Garland
Municipal Court
1791 W. Avenue B
Garland, TX 75042