Pleasanton Municipal Court

Pleasanton Municipal Court cases in Atascosa County, Pleasanton, TX

Pleasanton Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction for the City of Pleasanton, Texas. It has exclusive original jurisdiction over city ordinance violations and concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts over Class C misdemeanors occurring within city limits, including traffic offenses punishable by fine only. Common matters include moving and parking violations, no-insurance and driver's license offenses, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, minor in possession of alcohol or tobacco, and other fine-only Penal Code or Transportation Code violations, as well as code-enforcement cases (such as animal control, property maintenance, fire, health, and sanitation ordinances). The court does not hear felony, Class A or B misdemeanor, family law, probate, or general civil cases. The judge also performs magistrate duties, including issuing warrants and conducting initial appearances and bail settings.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Pleasanton Municipal Court

Pleasanton Municipal Court provides front-line justice services for violations within city limits. It processes Class C misdemeanor cases, including traffic citations, parking, city ordinances (code enforcement, animal control, health and safety) and certain juvenile/minor alcohol/tobacco offenses. It accepts case filings from law enforcement and code officials, enters complaints, sets bonds, and issues warrants and subpoenas. It conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, compliance hearings, show-cause hearings, and bench or jury trials; manages jury services (summons, qualification, excusal, payment). It offers options for plea entry, payment plans, deferred disposition, driver safety course, community service, and indigency determinations. The court provides magistrate services including magistration, bail, and emergency protective orders after qualifying arrests. It maintains records, provides certified copies, and responds to public inquiries. It enforces court orders through warrants, holds, and compliance monitoring.