Hewitt Municipal Court

Hewitt Municipal Court cases in Mclennan County, Hewitt, TX

Hewitt Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Hewitt, Texas. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that adjudicates Class C misdemeanor offenses occurring within city limits, including traffic violations, state fine-only misdemeanors, and city ordinance violations (such as code compliance, animal control, parking, and public safety rules). The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, imposes fines and court costs, and may order driver safety courses or deferred disposition when permitted by law. It also performs magistrate functions, including issuing warrants and conducting initial appearances. The court may hear limited civil or administrative matters authorized by statute, such as dangerous dog determinations and vehicle towing or parking hearings. It does not handle felony cases, Class A or B misdemeanors, family law, probate, or general civil disputes.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Hewitt Municipal Court

Hewitt Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor and city‑ordinance matters within the city. Services include case filings from citations/complaints (traffic, parking, code/animal/health, public safety, alcohol/tobacco, and other fine‑only offenses), docketing arraignments and pretrial settings, and conducting hearings, including bench and jury trials. The court accepts pleas, assesses fines, manages warrants (including failure‑to‑appear), and offers compliance options such as payment plans, community service, deferred disposition, and driver safety. It handles juvenile/minor cases with a parent/guardian present. Acting as magistrate, the judge issues warrants, sets bail, and may issue emergency protective orders (Magistrate's Orders for Emergency Protection) after qualifying arrests. Jury services include summons and qualification, postponements, panel selection, and juror compensation. The court maintains dockets and records, provides clerk assistance to the public, and processes payments and records requests.