Welcome, and thank you for visiting the City of Schertz Municipal Court page. The following items will provide helpful information regarding citations and court appearances.

The City of Schertz Municipal Court has jurisdiction over offenses occurring within the city limits that are violations of City ordinances or violations of a State Statute.

You have the right to appear in court and contest the charge(s) filed against you and you have the right to a jury trial. When making your appearance, bring your copy of the citation with you.

Payment of fines are accepted in person, by mail or online. Anyone under the age of 17 must appear in person and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The City of Schertz Municipal Court accepts cash, credit/debit card, money orders or cashiers checks. NO PERSONAL OR COMPANY CHECKS ACCEPTED.

Convictions for moving violations are reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

NOTICE:
If you do not appear in court or make payment on or before the court date on your citation, an additional charge of failure to appear may be filed against you and a warrant for your arrest will be issued.

“IF YOU PAY ONLINE, YOU WILL BE CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE FOR WHICH YOU PAID. REQUESTS FOR DEFENSIVE DRIVING, DISMISSAL OR DEFERRED DISPOSITION MAY ONLY BE MADE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON.”

You can view additional information on subjects like Court Appereance, Pleas, Trials, Citation Options, Non-Moving Violations, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility (Insurance), & Warrants here.

View the City of Schertz Municipal Court Fine List here.