Municipal Court

Municipal Judge: Sherry Jackson

Chief Deputy Court Clerk: Jean Ann Yeager

Program Description:

Municipal Court hears and makes decisions on all cases filed with the Clerk's office over which Municipal Court has jurisdiction. The Judge issues warrants for defendants who do not take care of citations or otherwise answer a promise to appear, and also insures all other necessary writs. The Judge holds trials on contested cases and hearings for requests for time pay for defendants who requests such. The Judge holds indigent hearings when necessary.

The Judge is responsible for performing all duties of a Magistrate under the laws of the State of Texas, such as holding examining trials, issuing search warrants and all other functions of a Magistrate as defined by the laws of the State of Texas. The Judge determines eligibility for defensive driving and all of the requests for Community Service.

Program Focus:

The mission of municipal Court is to provide to the citizens a fair and competent court system with a professional, courteous, and efficient staff. To make changes and updates necessitated by changes in the law in the procedures of the court. To keep the court functioning in accordance with the latest law by statute and case law.