Who is the judge of the court?
Judge Kathleen Person is the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court.
Where are you located?
Address: 401 N 3rd St, Temple, TX 76501
For additional contact information, click HERE.
How do I call, or otherwise contact, the court?
Phone: 254-298-5687
You may also email the court at courtonlinehelp@templetx.gov.
It may help to use these forms when discussing your case
For additional contact information, click HERE.
How do I enter a plea?
May I enter a plea over the phone?
No. State law requires that a plea be in-person or through writing.
You may use an appearance form.
What if I am sick or cannot come to court?
Do not come to court sick.
You must make a request for a new date, in writing.
It is best to do so before you miss court. You may mail or email this request.
Online Hearings are available. You may call or email for information.
To reschedule, you may use an appearance form.
May I get my case set on another day?
The court will often grant an extension once, if you make the request in writing.
It is best to do so before you miss court. You may mail or email this request.
Online Hearings are available. You may call or email for information.
To reschedule, you may use an appearance form.
What if I missed court?
You must contact the court immediately.
May I get my case dismissed?
Most cases cannot be dismissed. Please see Options.
How do I get the case removed from my record?
If you are trying to keep the item/citation off of your record, please see Options
.
If you are trying to have a conviction/guilty finding removed from your record, you will need to consult with your attorney of choice.
What if I disagree with the ticket?
How do I talk to the prosecutor about my case?
You will be scheduled to talk to the prosecutor, upon a plea of “Not Guilty”.
See Responding to a Ticket
I would like my insurance ticket dismissed. What do I do?
The court may only dismiss insurance charges if your insurance was valid at the time of the stop and covered you while driving the vehicle.
Otherwise, you may want to review the Options page.
What if I have a warrant?
What if my license is suspended?
May I call the judge?
Judges in Texas are not permitted to discuss your case over the phone. But you may write a note to the judge by using the appearance form.
