Hereford Municipal Court

Hereford Municipal Court cases in Deaf Smith County, Hereford, TX

Hereford Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Hereford, Texas. It has limited jurisdiction over offenses occurring within the city limits. The court primarily handles Class C misdemeanor criminal matters, including traffic citations, parking violations, and enforcement of city ordinances (e.g., code and animal control). It also processes fine-only offenses under state law, conducts arraignments, issues warrants, and performs magistrate functions such as setting bail. In addition, it handles certain limited civil or administrative matters authorized by statute, such as towing/booting hearings and dangerous-dog determinations. It does not hear felony cases or most civil, probate, or family law matters, which are handled by county or district courts.

Hereford Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Hereford Municipal Court

Hereford Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating fine-only criminal matters (Class C misdemeanors), including traffic/parking citations, city ordinance/code violations, juvenile/minor alcohol or tobacco offenses, and truant conduct. Key services:

- Case filings and docket management; acceptance of pleas and motions.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial settings, compliance/show-cause dockets, and trials (bench or jury).
- Jury services: summons response, qualification, scheduling, and juror management.
- Magistrate functions: warrants, initial appearances, bail, and Magistrate's Orders of Emergency Protection after qualifying arrests.
- Dispositions and payments: fine/fee collection, payment plans, community service, deferred disposition, driver safety course, and compliance dismissals (e.g., insurance or registration).
- Records and support: access to court records and certified copies, warrant resolution, scheduling assistance, and accommodations/language access.