Temple Municipal Court

Temple Municipal Court cases in Bell County, Temple, TX

Temple Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Temple, Texas. It handles Class C misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only, including most traffic and parking violations, state law fine‑only offenses (such as public intoxication, minor in possession, and disorderly conduct), and violations of city ordinances (e.g., animal control, property maintenance, fire, and health/sanitation codes). The court also hears juvenile fine‑only matters and processes code‑enforcement citations. In its magistrate role, it issues arrest and search warrants, conducts initial appearances, and sets bail. It does not hear family law, probate, felony, higher‑level misdemeanors, or general civil disputes, which are handled by county or district courts.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Temple Municipal Court

Temple Municipal Court serves as the city's court of record for fine-only offenses and ordinance matters. Core functions include:

- Case intake and processing of Class C misdemeanors (e.g., traffic and parking violations, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, minor in possession) and city code violations (animal, health/sanitation, property, fire/safety).
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, compliance/status hearings, bench and jury trials, judgment and show-cause hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, scheduling, and panel management for Class C trials.
- Magistrate duties: magistration after arrest, probable-cause determinations, issuing warrants, and Magistrate's Orders for Emergency Protection.
- Warrant and compliance resolution: bond posting, payment plans, deferred disposition, driver safety course, community service, and compliance dismissals.
- Juvenile and parent/guardian-required dockets for applicable Class C cases.
- Records management: citations, complaints, judgments, and related court documents.