HOW DO I... CITY SERVICES COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT Search form Search Website Municipal Court ****** INFORMATION REGARDING COURT HEARINGS ******* THE MUNICIPAL COURT IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING IN PERSON DOCKETS/HEARINGS. JURY TRIALS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TO RESUME IN FEBRUARY OF 2022. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR COURT HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT AT (903) 465-2720, EXT. 5004. COVID-19 NOTICE: PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANY IN PERSON HEARING IF YOU ARE OVER AGE 65 OR HAVE SERIOUS UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITIONS, SUCH AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, DIABETES, OBESITY, ASTHMA AND THOSE WHOSE IMMUNE SYSTEMS ARE COMPROMISED SUCH AS BY CHEMOTHERAPY FOR CANCER OR OTHER CONDITIONS REQUIRING SUCH THERAPY. Mission Statement The Municipal Court and it’s staff are dedicated and committed to promoting the highest standards in customer service, upholding the integrity of the court and serving the citizens of Denison in a courteous, efficient and professional manner. The Municipal Court is dedicated to principles of fair and impartial justice while maintaining the public’s and law enforcement’s trust and confidence. Municipal Court Overview Municipal Courts are the judicial branch of city government. In addition, the Municipal Court is part of the state judicial system. Municipal Courts hear Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, for which the maximum fine, upon conviction, does not exceed $500, and for which no jail sentence may be assessed. They also hear cases involving violation of city ordinances, which may have fines up to $2,000 for certain offenses. When you receive a citation, the options you have to resolve your case can vary depending on many different factors including but not limited to: the type of violation, the severity of the violation, the age of the defendant, etc. The first thing you will need to do is enter a plea on or before your appearance date. Once you enter a plea, you may be scheduled for a court date, or you may have the option of disposing of the case without appearing in open court. If your situation allows you to resolve the matter without appearing in open court, you may pay the fine, provide proof for expired violations or insurance matters, or you may be eligible for an alternative sentencing option such as deferred disposition (deferred adjudication), or a driving safety course. PLEASE NOTE: The Denison Municipal Court does NOT handle DBAs, vehicle registrations, title transfers, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses or divorces. You will need to contact your County Court to handle those types of cases. For driver’s license renewals, surcharge information, driving permits, etc., you will need to contact a DPS Office. Innocent Until Proven Guilty Under our American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. On a plea of not guilty, a trial is held and the State is required to prove what it charges in the complaint, "beyond a reasonable doubt," before a guilty verdict can be reached. Accident Cases The Municipal Court has no jurisdiction over damages caused by an auto accident. Settlement of damages is a matter for a civil court to decide. Presiding Judge/Alternate Judge Information: The Honorable Donald Banman is the Presiding Judge over the court. The Honorable Brett Evans is the Alternate Judge/Magistrate. Please note that Municipal Court is now held at City Hall, 300 W Main Street, Denison, TX 75020 “Nothing contained herein is intended to be nor should be construed as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The information on this site is compiled and made available as a public service by the Denison Municipal Court. However, neither the Court nor the City of Denison makes any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information herein, and is not responsible for errors or omissions, or for results obtained from the use of this information.” DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM (DRP) The Driver Responsibility Program through DPS has been repealed. Effective September 1, 2019, all DRP surcharge suspensions will end. Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding this repeal. If you have further questions, please contact Department of Public Safety at DRPRepeal@dps.texas.gov TEXAS DMV - TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF INITIAL REGISTRATION, RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL OF A PERMANENT DISABLED PARKING PLACARD Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on March 16, 2020, granting a temporary extension to obtain initial registration, renewal of registration and renewal of a permanent disabled parking placard. Governor Abbott also granted a temporary extension for an individual with an expired 30-day temporary permit to obtain another permit or Texas registration. See information below from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. COVID-19 Operating Plan (4 MB) Order No. 20-0002 Second Emergency Order regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster (104 KB) Order No. 20-0001 - First Emergency Order regarding COVID-19 State of Disaster (167 KB) Driver Responsibility Repeal FAQ (375 KB) October OCA Report (87 KB) MUNICIPAL COURT City Marshal Court Appearances Deferred Disposition Dismissal Information Dockets Driver Safety Courses Fines & Court Costs Juvenile Information Pay Traffic Citations Online Resolving Warrants CONTACT INFORMATION Address: 300 W. Main P.O. Box 347 Denison, TX 75020 Phone: 903-465-2720 x5004 Fax: 903-465-2765 View Full Contact Details Rebecca Gray Court Coordinator 903-465-2720 x2471 rsgray@cityofdenison.com Home Contact Us Subscribe Staff Login FAQs Sitemap 300 W Main Street Denison, TX 75020 a municode design Selecteer een taal▼