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Municipal Court
Court Dates
Municipal Court is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Look at Court Rules for proper attire.
Overview
A hearing notice is given to each defendant whose case is set on the docket. Juveniles (16 years old and under) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Payments
PAY HERE - TICKET/ CITATION
Payments cannot be made until ticket is processed. You have until the date on your citation to appear or make payment. Payments are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Thursday and 7:30-12:00 a.m. on Fridays.
For individuals requesting payment plans or a defensive driving course, you must appear either in person or in writing within the prescribed time noted on your ticket.
- Most fines may be paid in full in lieu of court appearance for all individuals over the age of 16.
- Payments may be made at the court in the form of cash, money order, credit card, or a cashiers check. Make payments payable to The City of Cuero.
- Some citations may be paid online.
- Or payments (money orders or cashiers check) can be mailed to:
P.O. Box 660
Cuero, TX 77954
Jurisdiction
The City of Cuero is one of limited jurisdiction. It has the authority to hear cases involving (but not limited to):
- Traffic Violations - Includes moving and nonmoving violations, commercial vehicle violations, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no driver's license, etc.
- Class C Misdemeanors - Carry fines with a maximum fine $500 and includes public intoxication, theft (less than $100), disorderly conduct, minors in possession of alcohol and tobacco, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc.
- Violations of City Ordinance - Includes violations of juvenile curfew, environmental violations, health and safety violations associated with food service establishments, permit violations, dangerous buildings, junked vehicle violations, and animal violations, etc.
Listed below is a website that includes a self-help center for defendants without an attorney, attorney referral services, and information on legal aid.
http://www.txcourts.gov/programs-services/self-help/
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Amanda Ellis
Municipal Court ClerkPhone: 361-275-8559
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Shamika Armstrong
Deputy Court ClerkPhone: 361-275-8559
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Municipal Court
Physical Address
212 E Main Street
Cuero, TX 77954
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 660
Cuero, TX 77954
Phone: 361-275-8559Fax: 361-275-6265
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m (Noon)