Trials & Attorneys

Know Your Rights

At trial, you have:

The right to have notice of the complaint not later than the day before any proceedings in the prosecution.
The right to inspect the complaint before trial, and have it read to you at the trial.
The right to hear all testimony introduced against you.
The right to cross-examine witnesses who testify against you.
The right to testify on your own behalf.
The right not to testify (Your refusal to do so may not be held against you in determining your innocence or guilt.)
You may call witnesses to testify on your behalf at the trial, and have the court issue a subpoena (a court order) to any witnesses to ensure their appearance at the trial.

Trials

A trial in a municipal court is a fair, impartial and public trial as in any other court. Under Texas law, you may be brought to trial only after a sworn complaint is filed against you.

Read a full explanation of the Court of Record Trial procedures (PDF)

Preparing for Trial

Ten days prior to trial you must submit the following documents if needed:

If you are to be represented by an attorney the court must have a letter of representation on file. You may submit one below.

Attorneys

Submit Letter of Representation

Letter of Representation Submission

I have been retained by the named defendant below to represent him/her with regard to a citation. I am hereby requesting a pre-trial conference during the Attorney's Docket to this matter.
Additional Documents
If you have your own Letter of Representation, you may upload your document here.
Defendant's First Name
Defendant's Last Name
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Date of Violation
Date of Violation
Citation / Cause Number(s)
Attorney Name
State Bar ID Number*
Attorney's Email Address
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Fax Number
E-Signature Agreement*
By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) the information you supplied is true and correct, 2) your request will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 3) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 4) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
1. I agree
Electronic Signature*
Date of Signing*
Date of Signing

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