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Cuero Municipal Court is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Cuero Municipal Court - Court for 1/20/2021
Time: Jan 20, 2021 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 993 3175 5108
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COVID-19 Operating Plan for the CUERO MUNICIPAL COURT
Click here to learn about what the Cuero Municipal Court will be implementing upon your court date
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. Minors (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 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Friday.
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.
- 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)