COURT DATES

Court dates can be scheduled in person at the Municipal Court, by mail, or by fax.  If you choose to request a court date, you must do so within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation.  A mailed or faxed request must include the following:  name (both in print and signature), mailing address, ticket number, and statement requesting a court date.  Court dates are not scheduled by phone.
 

HOURS OF OPERATION

Sachse's Municipal Court is available for court business Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Sachse Municipal Building, 5560 Highway 78.  If, however, you choose to appear before the Judge, you will be given a date to appear according to the court dates listed below.  The Municipal or Juvenile Court will open at 5:30 pm at the Sachse Municipal Building in the Council Chambers, 5560 Highway 78. 

Proper attire is required in the courtroom:

No hats, caps, bandanas, etc.
No tube tops, tank tops, midriff, halter tops, shorts, or any other revealing
   clothing.
No obscene or profane language or illustrations on clothing, or gang-related
   clothing. 
Clothing must cover all undergarments for both men and women.
No bare feet or flip flops.

The court reserves the right to refuse to hear any case from those who fail to abide by the dress code.

All cell phones and pagers must be turned OFF while court is in session.


SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

If you have a special need that requires special arrangements or require a translator when you appear before the Judge, please contact the court 48 business hours prior to the scheduled court date.

Si usted tiene una necesidad especial que requiere especial arreglos o requiere a un traductor cuando usted aparece antes del Juez, contacta por favor la oficina de la corte 48 horas antes de la fecha planificada del tribunal. 


MUNICIPAL COURT DATES FOR 2010 - DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 p.m.

January 5th (Juvenile)
January 12th
January 19th
February 2nd (Juvenile)
February 9th
February 16th
February 23rd
March 9th (Juvenile)
March 23rd
March 30th
April 6th (Juvenile)
April 20th
April 27th
May 11th (Juvenile)
May 18th
May 25th
June 8th (Juvenile)
June 15th
June 22nd
June 29th
July 13th (Juvenile)
July 20th
July 27th
August 3rd (Juvenile)
August 10th
August 17th
August 24th
August 31st
September 14th (Juvenile)
September 21st
September 28th
October 5th (Juvenile)
October 12th
October 19th
October 26th
November 9th (Juvenile)
November 16th
November 30th
December 7th (Juvenile)
December 14th


SCHEDULE OF FINES

Please refer to the schedule of fines shown on the attached link to determine the total amount of fine(s) and costs acceptable by the court.  Make your remittance by personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to the City of Sachse.  Other payment options include making a payment online, where we accept ONLY Visa or Mastercard.

Click here to make an online payment.

All juveniles (16 years of age or under) will be mailed a court date to the address listed on the citation.  All tobacco and alcohol-related offenses will be scheduled for court regardless of age.  If you fail to appear as stated, a notice will be sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety to suspend your Driver's License or to prohibit you from obtaining a Driver's License.

PLEASE NOTE:  Failure to contact the court on or before 10 calendar days from the date of your citation will result in an ARREST WARRANT being issued against you for each charge you do not resolve.  (Remember, a phone call is NOT sufficient means of contacting the court.  You must contact the court in person, by mail, or by fax.)  

If you have been charged with a violation that is not listed, please call the Court Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 972-495-1212, ext. 27 or 32.  Court dates are NOT set by phone.

The fine amount will increase by $50.00, not exceeding the maximum amount allowed by State law, if you do not appear within 10 calendar days from the date of the offense.

Click here to view a list of fines for various offenses.

Click here to go back to the Courts home page.