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NOTICE: Municipal Court Jury Trials will be moved back to the Municipal Court starting Friday, February 3rd.
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Please note that a payment will result in a judgment and conviction which will be reported to the Texas Department of Public safety and be placed on your driving record or criminal history, if applicable.
Mission
To provide the citizens of Corpus Christi, Texas with a fair and impartial court of law by interpreting and adjudicating applicable state laws and city ordinances.
Municipal Court strives to provide efficient and effective services through the promotion of justice. Municipal Court also provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and individuals who speak another language.
Vulnerable Populations
If you are over age 65 or have a serious underlying health condition, such as high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, or you have an immune system compromised by chemotherapy for cancer or other conditions requiring such therapy please contact the court by calling 361-826-2500 to discuss alternate accommodations to resolve your case.
Municipal Court:
Municipal Court is open to the public from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Municipal Court encourages the public to resolve their case online, by email, mail or by phone without appearing in person. More Covid-19 Operations & Instructions »
Phone: (361) 826-2500
Payment By Phone
1 (866) 299-7084
General Questions:
MCMail@cctexas.com
To request a Payment Plan:
MCPaymentPlan@cctexas.com
Attorney Communication:
MCDefenseAttorney@cctexas.com
Motions:
MCMotions@cctexas.com
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Juvenile Court:
All Juvenile court hearings will be held remotely. For additional information please call (361) 826-4012.
Court Appearances
Learn more about Citations, Summons or Court Ordered Appearances.
Court Rules
Learn about the rules of conduct and court decorum for the City of Corpus Christi Municipal Court.
Deferred Disposition (Probation)
“Deferred Disposition” is the probation option in Municipal Court. You may request deferred disposition prior to the trial of your case.
Judicial & Administration Departments
Municipal Court is divided into two distinct departments: the Judicial Department and the Administration Department.
Jury Service
Why Is Jury Service Important?
Municipal Court FAQs
Our Online Self-Service Center connects you with the City of Corpus Christi's Customer Call Center for the fastest response times.
Taking Care of My Ticket
To resolve your citation, you must appear by the date and time listed on your citation or enter an appearance by mail. You may plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. If you do not wish to contest your violation you may.
Warrants
Due to COVID-19 the Court encourages everyone to resolve your warrants online, by phone or email. Call 361-826-2500 or click below for information on how to resolve your warrant.
Self Help Legal Resources
If you cannot afford an attorney or are considering representing yourself on a case before the Court, below are links to websites that may find helpful:
GILBERT HERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES
Gilbert Hernandez was appointed as the Municipal Court Services Director for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas on July 11, 2016. His work history includes two years as the Court Administrator for the City of McKinney, and 15 years for the City of Fort Worth Municipal Court.
Mr. Hernandez was born in El Paso, Texas. He attended Western New Mexico University where he studied music. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Management from Texas Wesleyan University.
Municipal Court - Administration Department
