FAQs • Marble Falls, TX • CivicEngage

What if I've lost my citation?: You will need to determine which court your citation has been filed. This is determined by the issuing agency. If it was a Marble Falls officer, it would be filed with us. If it was a County or State Trooper, it would be filed in one of the Justice of the Peace Courts. You will need to contact the court that has the citation to take care of it. If it is with our court, you can go to the PAY ONLINE to see your due date and amount owed. If you think it might be in a JP court, you can call JP#3 @ 830-798-3212 or JP#4 @ 830-798-3205.

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1. How do I take care of my citation?: You can pay online, appear in person or by mail by your 10th business day from the date of the citation.

2. What if I've lost my citation?: You will need to determine which court your citation has been filed. This is determined by the issuing agency. If it was a Marble Falls officer, it would be filed with us. If it was a County or State Trooper, it would be filed in one of the Justice of the Peace Courts. You will need to contact the court that has the citation to take care of it. If it is with our court, you can go to the PAY ONLINE to see your due date and amount owed. If you think it might be in a JP court, you can call JP#3 @ 830-798-3212 or JP#4 @ 830-798-3205.

3. How do I take care of a warrant?: You can pay online, in person at the court or by mail. If you cannot pay the warrant(s) in full, you can contact the court about other arrangements. Warrants

4. How much is my citation?: You can go to the PAY ONLINE section and just check the amount of the citation without putting in your payment information.

5. Is my citation in your court?: Marble Falls police officers file their citations i our court so you'd have a yellow copy of a citation. If you were stopped by a State Trooper or Burnet County officer, those citations would be filed with the Burnet Justice of the Peace courts located here in Marble Falls. If you think your citation may be filed in a JP Court you can contact JP#3 @ 830-798-3212 or JP#4 @ 830-798-3205.

6. How can I take care of my citation if I don't live locally?: Depending on your violation, most cases can be handled through the mail. Some charges that have additional sanctions like minors with alcohol violations, will have to come in for an appointment with the Judge.

7. Why is my driver's license not eligible?: You can log into DPS to see why your driver's license is not eligible.
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8. Can I do community service instead of paying the fine?: You can fill out a financial statement and see if you are eligible for community service. Community service is for individuals who have no other means to take care of their citations. The court DOES allow payment plans so this is an option if you don't qualify for community service.

9. How do I request information?: If your request is for court records only, you may use the form "Court Records Request" on the Document Center and send in to the court. To make a public information request, you will need to contact the City Secretary.

10. Why haven't I been scheduled for a court date?: If you were issued a citation, your court date is 10 business days from date of violation, but you can take care of it prior to your appearance date as long as it has been filed with the court. Look at the court appearance date and see if your violation requires a scheduled appointment. If your charge is higher than a Class C and you were required to set bond, you will need to check with the District or County Court. Burnet County Texas Website

11. Why is there a hold on my license when I got time served?: Time served may have been granted to you for the court costs and fine amount, but the $30 Omnibase fee may still be payable. Once that is paid, your driver's license should be cleared without one business day. Omnibase Website

12. How do I request Teen Court for ticket dismissal?: You have to be between the ages of 13-17 and meet the requirements listed on our Teen Court page. If you are eligible, you can come to the court and pick up a packet BY your appearance date. If you are under the age of 17, you will need to schedule an appointment with the Judge to enter your plea and then you can request Teen Court.

13. How do I get a Protective Order?: The Municipal Judge can only issue Emergency Protective Orders that last up to 60 days and ONLY when an offense has been filed. If you need a Protective Order, you can contact the County Attorneys Office at 512-756-5462.

14. Where do I find information on Rehab services?: https://www.drugrehabconnections.com/addiction/alcohol/