Is Laredo Municipal Court open? 

Yes, Laredo Municipal Court is open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm with the exception of city holidays.  

Where is Laredo Municipal Court located?

Laredo Municipal Court is located at 4610 Maher Ave. in Laredo, Texas.

I received a citation, what do I do?   

You can make an appearance in court or pay the citation in full.  Information on options for resolving your case, court appearances, payments, and requests can be found at citation and options.

I received a citation; how do I pay the citation?   

Court offers several options to pay for a citation. Click payment options.

I received a citation, how and when do I appear in court?

There are several options to make an appearance in court. You can appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appear virtually via Zoom.  Click for court session schedule.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

How do I know when I’m scheduled to appear in court? When do I appear in court?

Your scheduled court date can be found on your citation or you can search for your scheduled court date on our website at online services.    

I can’t appear for court on my scheduled court date, what do I do? 

If you are not able to appear for court on your scheduled court date, you can pay the citation online.  Depending on your case, there may be other online options to resolve your case (deferred disposition, driving safety class, etc.).  You can also request a reset of your court date to a future date not to exceed 14 calendar days.  The request must be made on or before your scheduled court date in person, in writing by mail or via the drop box located outside in front of the courthouse.  

I missed my court date, what do I do? 

If you missed your court date, you can pay the citation in full.  You can also appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appear virtually via Zoom.  Click for court session schedule.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule  and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

My court date is on a weekend or holiday? What do I do?

If your scheduled court date was set for a weekend or holiday, your case is automatically reset for the next business day.

I received a citation; how do I pay the citation?   

Court offers several options to pay for a citation. Click payment options.

What methods of payments are acceptable?

Payments at the courthouse can be made in cash, check, money order, cred or debit card.

You can make your payment by mail or via the drop box using a check or money order.  Online, phone and kiosk payments can be made using a credit or debit card, fees apply.  

How can I check the status of a payment?

You can check the status of your payment on online at CASE SEARCH.  Search for your case to see case information.  

How can I check when my payment is due?

Payment due dates and balances can be checked online at CASE SEARCH.  Search for your case to see case information. 

What if my financial situation has changed and I can no longer make my payments?

If your financial situation has changed and you are unable to comply with the courts’ order, you will need to make an appearance in court.  There are several options to make an appearance in court. You can appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appear virtually via Zoom.  Click for court session schedule.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

I received a citation; can I make payment arrangements?

For payment arrangements you would need to make an appearance in court either in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually via Zoom.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041, Monday – Friday, 8-5pm with the exception of city holidays.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

How do I appear in court virtually via Zoom?

Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

What time can I log in to a virtual court session via Zoom?

Please log in 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.

If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us.   

What do I do if I cannot appear for court virtually at my scheduled time via Zoom?

You can cancel the appointment time via the text received with appointment confirmation.  Please keep in mind, no late arrivals will be accepted.  Late arrivals will result in the cancellation of appointment.

What do I do if I’m logged in to virtual court session and accidently log off?

Please rejoin the session using the same link and passcode provided.

What is the next step after I have made my appearance in court?

After you have made your appearance before the judge, you may exit the court session.  Once your case has been processed, the judges’ order will be sent to you via email to the email you provided during the check-in process.  Cases are processed as timely as possible.  Please allow up to 2 days to receive the email.  All instructions to comply with the courts’ order will be included in the email.

What if I appeared in court but I never received the courts’ order?

Cases are processed as timely as possible.  Keep in mind we are working as efficiently as possible, please allow up to 2 days to receive the email with the judgment.  If you do not receive the email, please call the court at 956-794-1680.

Deferred Disposition

Can I request deferred disposition to resolve my case?

Requests for deferred disposition may be made in person, by mail or online on or before your scheduled court date.  SEARCH CASE to see if you are eligible to submit your request online.

I was ordered deferred disposition and pay a special expense fee; can I pay in installments?

Payments can be made towards the case as long the entire amount ordered is paid in full on or before the due date.  Court offers several options to pay for a citation. Click payment options.

What if my financial situation has changed and I’m unable to comply with the courts’ order?  Need more time to comply with the courts order?

If your financial situation has changed and you are unable to comply with the courts’ order you will need to make an appearance in court.  There are several options to make an appearance in court. You can appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or appear virtually via Zoom.  Click for court session schedule.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

Can I request to take a driving safety course to resolve my case?

Requests to take a driving safety course may be made in person, by mail or online on or before your scheduled court date.  SEARCH CASE to see if you are eligible to submit your request online.

I was ordered to complete a driving safety course, where can I take the course?

The driving safety course can be taken online or at any driving school that provides a driving safety course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the designated state agency under Chapter 662, Transportation Code.

I’ve completed the driving safety course, what documents do I submit to the court in order for the case to be dismissed? 

In order for your case to be disposed (closed), you need to submit the following:

1) copy of driving license or permit

2) uniform certificate of completion of the driving safety course or verification of completion of the   motorcycle operator training course

3) driving record as maintained by the Department of Public Safety (select option 3A)

4) proof of financial responsibility (insurance) that shows coverage on the date the citation was received

5) payment of court costs and fees

6) affidavit stating the defendant was not taking a driving safety course or motorcycle training course on the date the request was made and has not completed such a course that is not shown on the defendant’s driving record within the 12 months preceding the date of the offense. Affidavit can be found the document received by the court the date of your court appearance. Sign and return to the court.

Payment can be made online at CASE SEARCH or by phone by calling 1-888-291-1852.

To submit documents:

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

What if I am unable to comply with the courts’ order?

If you are unable to comply with the courts’ order you will need to make an appearance in court.  There are several options to make an appearance in court. You can appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or appear virtually via Zoom.  Click for court session schedule.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

What if I need more time to comply with the courts order? Need an extension?   

If you need more time to comply with the courts’ order, court personnel with authorized by the judge to grant one (1) thirty (30) day extension.  Requests for 30-day extensions must be made on or before the due date and may be made in person at the courthouse, by mail, or via the drop box.  After your request has been processed, you will receive documentation stating the new due date.    

For any additional extensions or to request more than a 30-day extension, you will need to make an appearance in court.  There are several options to make an appearance in court.

Click for court session schedule.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate.  Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted.  If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.

Can I request a dismissal?

You may be able to request a dismissal of your case if you are charged with the below listed offenses.  The compliance dismissals that may be processed at the counter with a court clerk.

• Driving without financial responsibility (no insurance)
• Expired driver license
• Expired motor vehicle registration
• Operate a vehicle without complying with the motor vehicle inspection requirements
• Failed to report change of address or name on driver license
• Operate vehicle without valid registration insignia properly displayed
• Operate vehicle without two valid license plates
• Operate vehicle with defective required equipment (or in unsafe condition)

   

  Below are violations that may be resolved online.  Click CASE SEARCH.

• Expired driver license
• Expired motor vehicle registration
• Operate a vehicle without complying with the motor vehicle inspection requirements
• Failed to report change of address or name on driver license

For information on compliance dismissals CLICK HERE.

Can I request a dismissal?

You may be able to request a dismissal of your case if you are charged with the below listed offenses.  The compliance dismissals that may be processed at the counter with a court clerk.

• Driving without financial responsibility (no insurance)
• Expired driver license
• Expired motor vehicle registration
• Operate a vehicle without complying with the motor vehicle inspection requirements
• Failed to report change of address or name on driver license
• Operate vehicle without valid registration insignia properly displayed
• Operate vehicle without two valid license plates
• Operate vehicle with defective required equipment (or in unsafe condition)

   

  Below are violations that may be resolved online.  Click CASE SEARCH.

• Expired driver license
• Expired motor vehicle registration
• Operate a vehicle without complying with the motor vehicle inspection requirements
• Failed to report change of address or name on driver license

For information on compliance dismissals, LINK TO COMPLIANCE DISMISSALS PAGE.