COURT INFORMATION-Instructions by the Municipal Court of the City of Robinson, Texas to assist those who have a charge filed against them:
Court is held on Thursdays only between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. If you fail to appear in court as required by law, you may be denied the renewal of your drivers license, and assessed an additional fee. If you fail to respond to the charges by the appearance date shown on the citation, additional charges will be issued. Appearance is made either in person before the judge or in writing. Only the defendant can make his/her appearance. No one can make an appearance on the defendant's behalf. If you cannot appear in person you may use the form below to make your request in writing.
1. IF YOU WISH TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE, please so indicate in the proper space provided on the reply form on the reverse side. A plea of Nolo Contendere means that you do not contest the State's charges filed against you. The fine for a Nolo Contendere plea is the same as that for a plea of Guilty. Either plea indicates that you agree to waive appearance before the Court for trial. Please refer to the fine schedule shown below to determine the total amount of the fine (s) acceptable by the COurt. Make your remittance payable to ROBINSON MUNICIPAL COURT. Return your copy of the citation with this letter and the PLEA FORM and your remittance to assure proper credit.
2. IF YOU WISH TO ENTER A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY and desire a trial, please so indicate on the reply form and mail your plea no later than the appearance date shown on the citation. Also, let the Court know if you want a trial before the Court or before a Jury. You will be notified by mail of the trial date. PLEASE NOTE: The Judge cannot discuss the merits of a pending judicial proceeding prior to the trial.
3. Under the laws of the State of Texas, you may be eligible to have one moving violation within a 12-month period dismissed by taking a driving safety course. HOWEVER, YOU WILL LOSE THAT RIGHT IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE COURT OF THE DESIRE TO TAKE A DSC ON OR BEFORE THE APPEARANCE DATE SHOWN ON THE CITIATION. You will not pay the fine unless you fail to complete the requirements. You are not eligible for this option if (1) the speeding violation is 25 mph or above the posted limit; (2) you hold a CDL; or (3) you have used this option within the past 12 months immediately proceeding the date of the citation to dismiss another citation. At the time of request you will be required to submit a copy of your valid TX drivers license and a copy of your proof of financial responsibility. (view and/or download the PLEA FORM for further instructions).
NOTE: Although payment of the fine is not required, court costs due the State must be paid prior to being allowed to take DSC to have a violation dismissed.
4. If you wish to make any other arrangements not listed above, it will be necessary that you appear before the Judge or make a written request on or before your appearance date.
5. JUVENILES 16 OR YOUNGER MUST APPEAR IN OPEN COURT ACCOMPANED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR ALL PROCEEDINGS ON THE APPEARANCE DATE ON THE CITATION. JUVENILES MAY NOT USE THE REPLY FORM TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE. A JUVENILE WHO FAILS TO APPEAR AT THE TIME AND DATE ON THE CITATION MAY HAVE THEIR LICENSE SUSPENDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND MAY BE TURNED OVER TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE COURT FOR PROSECUTION.
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