The Municipal Courts Department is a department of the City of Houston. Our Director & Presiding Judge is the Honorable J. Elaine Marshall. The Municipal Courts Department is a department of the City of Houston, www.houstontx.gov.
This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the Municipal Courts Department on the listed topics. Following or "friending" persons or organizations is not an endorsement by the City and is only intended as a means of communication. All content of this site and all comments submitted to this page and its list of fans are public and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. Public information requests must be directed to the Municipal Courts' Public Information Officer (Gwendolyn Goins).
Mission: The mission of the Municipal Courts Department is to provide an accessible legal forum for individuals to have their court matters heard in a fair and efficient manner, while providing a high level of integrity, professionalism and customer service.
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HOUSTON, Texas – Due to changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of ALL JURY TRIALS and JURY DUTY ...
Houston Municipal Courts Director and Presiding Judge J. Elaine Marshall on "Houston Matters" with Craig Cohen
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On Thursday's show: Conversations with two of Greater Houston's newest elected leaders, a new municipal court program helps those who can't afford to pay fines, writer Cole Brown discusses his search for Black identity, and the Houston Open gets underway with limited fans.
HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS DEPARTMENT CREATES A NEW SAFE HARBOR COURT TO ASSIST HOUSTONIANS WITH INABILITY TO PAY COURT FINES AND FEES
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HOUSTON, TX - In alignment with Mayor Turner’s Complete Communities Plan to create a more equitable and prosperous city for all Houstonians, the Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will unveil its new Safe Harbor Court to assist citizens who are having financial hardships and medical issues...
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Presiding Judge J. Elaine Marshall to announce the creation of a Safe Harbor Court at the Houston Municipal Courts Department today at 2 p.m.
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CORRECTION - MUNICIPAL COURTS EXTENDS COURT RESET PERIOD TO SPECIFIC SATURDAYS AT 1400 LUBBOCK
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HOUSTON – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) is extending the court reset period for cases scheduled during the suspension period for all jury trials in conjunction with the Texas Supreme Court’s Order. In an effort to comply with social distancing requireme...
MUNICIPAL COURTS CLOSED TUE., SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 AT 2:00 PM DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, OFFERING RESETS.
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HOUSTON – Due to inclement weather, the City of Houston Municipal Courts were closed Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and resumed normal operations on today, Wednesday, September 23, 2020, with a 10:00 a.m. delayed start time. If you missed your court date due to the inclement weather clo...
HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF ALL JURY TRIALS AND JURY DUTY TO NOVEMBER 30, 2020 IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
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HOUSTON – Due to changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of ALL JURY TRIALS and JURY DUTY thro...
HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS
CLOSING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020
AT 2 P.M. DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
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HOUSTON – Due to inclement weather, the City of Houston Municipal Courts will be closing Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and resume normal operations on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Resets will be given in person at all City of Houston court locations Monday, August 31, 2020 ...
HOUSTON, Texas – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) is extending the court reset period for cases scheduled during the Stay Home, Work Safe Order. In an effort to comply with social distancing requirements, we will allow citizens additional time to get their cases reset. If your...
MUNICIPAL COURTS DEPARTMENT EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF ALL JURY TRIALS TO SEPTEMBER 30
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HOUSTON - Due to changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of ALL JURY TRIALS through September 30, ...
HOUSTON - Due to changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of ALL JURY TRIALS through August 31, 2020...
Celebrate your 4th of July #SAFELY with friends and family.
*Don’t drink and drive.
*Don’t text and drive.
*Mask Up
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Our court locations will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020. We will reopen Monday, July 6, 2020.
HOUSTON – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) is reminding Citizens that the court reset period for cases scheduled during the Stay Home, Work Safe Order will end Saturday June 27, 2020 at 5pm. Since June 1, 2020, MCD has allowed citizens additional time to have their cases res...
HOUSTON - The City of Houston Municipal Courthouse at 1400 Lubbock only, will be closed beginning at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Normal business hours will resume effective Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Individuals who have court settings from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday will be given the...
HOUSTON - In an effort to continue to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of ALL JURY TRIALS through August 3, 2020 in conjunction with the Texas Supreme Cou...
HOUSTON - The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) is extending the court reset period for cases scheduled during the Stay Home, Work Safe Order. Our dockets have been suspended almost nine (9) weeks and to comply with social distancing requirements, we will allow citizens additional ...
HOUSTON - The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will be celebrating and recognizing the 2020 High School Seniors for their participation in the MCD Teen Court Program by hosting a car parade beginning at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Riesner Street on Friday, May 22, 2020...
HOUSTON - The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will be celebrating and recognizing the 2020 High School Seniors for their participation in the MCD Teen Court Program by hosting a car parade beginning at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Riesner Street on Friday, May 22, 2020...
HOUSTON, Texas - In an effort to continue to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of ALL JURY AND JUDGE TRIALS, JURY DUTY, ARRAIGNMENTS AND PARKING ADJUDI...
HOUSTON – In an effort to continue to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has suspended ALL JURY AND JUDGE TRIALS, JURY DUTY, ARRAIGNMENTS AND PARKING ADJUDICATION HEARINGS through F...
Houston, Amnesty Ends March 21st, #LetsDoItAgain - it's #Amnesty time at the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department!!!
For more info on this #discount opportunity, visit https://bit.ly/2Tl88g2
#MCDAmnesty #CityOfHouston #COH #MunicipalCourts @HoustonTX @HTVHouston @houmayor
Houston, #LetsDoItAgain - it's #Amnesty time at the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department!!
For more info on this #discount opportunity, visit https://bit.ly/2Tl88g2
#MCDAmnesty #CityOfHouston #COH #MunicipalCourts @HoustonTX @HTVHouston @houmayor
Come in NOW thru 3/21/2020 to participate in our #Amnesty program & receive #discounts on eligible cases.
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Come in NOW thru 3/21/2020 to participate in our #Amnesty program & receive #discounts on eligible cases.
English: https://bit.ly/2PN6cvW
En Español: https://bit.ly/3aq36G1
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Spring Amnesty Discounts Available Through Saturday, March 21st
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HOUSTON - The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department’s 2020 Spring “Lets Do It Again” Amnesty Program will end 11:59 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2020. Court officials spent the last three weeks encouraging individuals with delinquent court matters to take advantage of this program to res...
The City of Houston Municipal Courts Suspends All Jury Trials and Jury Duty through Tuesday, March 31, 2020, http://bit.ly/3aWPHWj
Please visit our web page at http://www.houstontx.gov/courts for more information.
HOUSTON - In an effort to continue to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has suspended all JURY TRIALS AND JURY DUTY during the period of Monday, March 16, 2020 through Tuesday, March...
Come in NOW thru 3/21/2020 to participate in our #Amnesty program & receive #discounts on eligible cases.
English: https://bit.ly/2PN6cvW
En Español: https://bit.ly/3aq36G1
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Reminder: IT'S AMNESTY TIME!
Come in for #discounted rates on eligible tickets. #MCD #COH #Amnesty #Courts #MunicipalCourts #HoustonCourts
FYI: Houston Municipal Courts Department is #Open today. (Friday, Feb. 28th) #Share #HouNews
CITY OF HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS DEPARTMENT TEMPORARILY #CLOSED
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La Corte Central Cierra Temporalmente a las 2PM, Jueves, 27 de Febrero
HOUSTON - The Herbert W. Gee Municipal Courthouse, located at 1400 Lubbock Street, will be temporarily closed beginning at 2:00PM, Thursday, February 27, 2020, and will reopen at 8:00AM, Friday, February 28, 2020, unless otherwise notified. Individuals scheduled for court Thursday, February 27, 202...
Due to the Major Water Main Break, our
#downtown court location #closed at 2pm today. We will reopen at 8am Friday, February 28th, unless otherwise notified.
Info regarding resets for today's cases set for 2p-9p will be included in an upcoming press release.
Houston, #LetsDoItAgain - it's #Amnesty time at the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department!!
For more info on this #discount opportunity, visit https://bit.ly/2Tl88g2
#MCDAmnesty #CityOfHouston #COH #MunicipalCourts @HoustonTX @HTVHouston @houmayor
Check out options to resolve your #court case(s).
#MCD #Options #CourtServices #Convenience
In this Mariana's Minute, we learn how you can pay traffic tickets and fines online. Shot and edited by Mariana Oyanguren.
#Expunction information can be found on our website at https://bit.ly/2SHwFNw #MCD #Expunctions #Services #FYI #CityOfHouston #Share
Handle your court business #online at www.houstontx.gov/courts
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Our ladies are celebrating "Gal"entine's Day in style!! 😍
Sending you all a Happy Friday and Happy Valentine's Day from Municipal Courts! 💗#MCD #Red #VDay2020
It's #WeddingDay, folks! We are so excited to share in such a special day for so many couples - today they will say "I Do" on Valentine's Day!
Congratulations to all the beautiful couples! #MCD #ItsWeddingDay #IDo #Weddings #HoustonWeddings #Congrats
To schedule your wedding day at Municipal Courts, visit https://bit.ly/2SnCpvr.
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Six Court Locations Available: Herbert W. Gee Municipal Courthouse (Downtown) 1400 Lubbock St Houston, TX 77002 Mon – Fri; 8am - 10pm Saturday; 8am-5pm (Annex Court) Saturday; 7am-10p (Public Service Counter) *Bonding Window open 24hrs Acres Homes/North Command Station 9455 West Montgomery Houston, TX 77088 Mon - Fri; 8am - 5pm Clear Lake Sub-Station 2855 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, TX 77058 Thursdays ONLY; 8am - 5pm Kingwood Annex Court 3915 Rustic Woods Kingwood, TX 77339 Wednesdays ONLY; 8am - 7pm Southeast Command Station 8300 Mykawa Houston, TX 77048 Mon - Fri; 8am - 5pm Westside Command Station 3203 South Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77082 Mon – Fri; 8am - 9pm
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We're at #ParkPlaceLibrary TODAY (10a-2p) to answer your #court-related questions & more; @HouParking will be there with helpful #parking info too. Come see us - we're here to #help! #MCD #COH #MCW #OpenToThePublic #TrafficSafety #Share
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Mr. Joe is headed out to set up for our 1st #CourtClinic of the week at #HiramClarke Multi-Svc Ctr. He & Sheila will be there 10a-2p to help you with all your court-related questions, provide #trafficsafety info, promo items & more! Stop by TODAY!! #MCD @MarthacastexT #DistrictK #OpenToThePublic
Be Safe. Drive Smart #MCD #TxDOT #TrafficSafety #Back2School
It’s a Father’s Day Paradise here at the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department! Judge J. Elaine Marshall & her team created a fun-filled feast to celebrate our hardworking fathers. All the dads were treated to a luau -Texas style, of course, with BBQ & all the fixings! Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers in our city! #MCD #FathersDay2019
Today's clinic had an awesome turnout! Thanks to all who stopped by, checked their warrant status, obtained traffic safety information and asked questions. Our last clinic will take place tomorrow, Nov. 8th Kashmere Garden Multi-Purpose Center, 10-2p. See you there! #MCD #HouNews #MCW #CourtClinic #Houston #Share
Such a great group of kids! Albright Middle School, thank you for stopping by to tour our court. #MCD #HouNews #Tour #Court #School #Students #Kids For more information regarding court tours, visit our website at www.houstontx.gov/courts
We're excited to be volunteering at the Mayor's Back 2 School 5 today! #MCD #MCDGivesBack #HouNews #Back2School Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston
Putting your child in the right safety seat can save their life. #MCD #TxDOT #ChildSafetySeats
The Municipal Courts Department is a department of the City of Houston, www.houstontx.gov. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the Municipal Courts Department on the listed topics. Following or "friending" persons or organizations is not an endorsement by the City and is only intended as a means of communication. All content of this site and all comments submitted to this page and its list of fans are public and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. Public information requests must be directed to the Municipal Courts' Public Information Office.
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