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1. Need help with a legal problem?

If you need a lawyer, want to find legal information,forms or just need to do legal research you can find helpful information at the Texas Court Help website

Texas Court Help Website

2. Can I pay my citation online?

Yes-You may do so at municipalonlinepayments.com/libertyhilltx Pay on Line

3. Can I pay my citation by phone?

Yes, you may call 1-866-301-7227 to pay by phone

4. How do I set up Defensive Driving for my citation?

You will need to submit your DSC request form and affidavit (found on home page of Municipal Court) along with a copy of your drivers' license and current insurance. These will need to be submitted along with your appropriate court cost. You may access our online payment portal www.municipalonlinepayments.com/libertyhilltx to process this request or you may mail your paperwork to the court. If you choose not to use the online method or mail you may come by court and submit your paperwork in person to the court clerk

5. If I receive a citation can I just pay the fines?

Yes-However, any and all charges in which you pay in lieu of seeing the Judge or making other arrangements with the court will be a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, will be considered a conviction, and will be on your record. To avoid further charges and a warrant for your arrest, this must be done in person, on the web payment portal or by mailing a money order or cashiers check on or before your court appearance date listed on your citation.

6. Is the Liberty Hill Municipal Court a court of record

Yes, Liberty Hill Municipal Court became a court of record as of February 27, 2017

7. Where do I go to pay my citation or see the Municipal Court Clerk

The administrative offices of the clerk are located at Liberty Hill Municipal Court Building located at 2801 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, Texas 78642.

8. What does the appearance date on my citation mean?

The appearance date is your deadline to enter a plea in person or by mail. You must appear in person or in writing on or before your appearance date listed on your citation. PHONE CALLS DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN APPEARANCE.

9. What if I don't report by my appearance date?

If you fail to respond to the charge(s) by the appearance date shown on your citation, an additional charge of failure to appear will be assessed against you and warrants for your arrest will be issued. You may also be denied renewal for your drivers' license as well.

10. Will I see the Judge on my appearance date?

No-The appearance date is the deadline for you or your attorney to enter a plea to the court in person or in writing.

11. Can I see the Judge before my appearance date?

No-To speak with the Judge you must ask to be placed on the arraignment docket for the next available time. The request must be on or before the appearance date on your citation.

12. How can I resolve a warrant for my arrest?

If a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you may pay the amount of the warrant in full in cash, money order, cashiers check or by going on line to the online payment portal. If you would like to plead "Not Guilty" to the offense you must appear at the Municipal Court and present identification and you will be set on the next available appearance docket and your warrant will be placed on hold to allow you the opportunity to see the Judge.

If you are financially unable to pay a fine and/or court cost in full (one payment), there are other options, such as time-payment plans and performing community service hours instead of paying the fine and court costs. In certain situations in which a person cannot perform community service and that person is financially unable (Indigent) to pay their fine and court cost on a time payment plan the Court will hear sworn testimony and look at evidence concerning your financial situation to help you resolve this matter.  In certain severe situations the judge can reduce the fine and court costs or eliminate them completely, depending on the severity of your financial situation.  Community service options have been expanded by the Texas Legislature to include: (a) attending work and job skills training; (b) a preparatory class for high school equivalency exam; and (c) service at an educational institution.  Should you have any questions regarding these options, please contact the Court.