Municipal Court
The Stamford Municipal Court handles cases involving city ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors, including traffic citations. The Court provides a fair and impartial process for resolving cases, making payments, and accessing court-related information.
Court Information
Municipal Court sessions are held on scheduled court dates. Please refer to your citation or contact the court for your assigned court date and time.
Common types of cases include:
Traffic citations
Parking violations
City ordinance violations
Minor criminal offenses (Class C misdemeanors)
Individuals have the right to appear in court, enter a plea, and request a trial before a judge or jury.
Citations & Payments
If you have received a citation, it is important to respond by the date listed on your ticket.
Payment options may include:
Online payments
In-person payments at City Hall or Municipal Court
Mail-in payments
Failure to respond or appear may result in additional fees or a warrant being issued.
Fees & Warrants
Fines and court costs vary depending on the violation. Please contact the court for current fee schedules or questions about your case.
Failure to appear or resolve a citation may result in:
Additional penalties
A warrant for your arrest
Participation in a warrant roundup (when applicable)
If you believe you have an outstanding warrant, contact the court as soon as possible to discuss your options.
Court Procedures
You have several options when handling a citation:
Pay the fine (may be considered a guilty or no contest plea)
Request a court appearance
Request a trial (judge or jury)
Ask about deferred disposition or payment plans (if available)
Court staff can provide general information but cannot offer legal advice.
Contact Municipal Court
For questions about your citation, court date, or payment options, please contact the Municipal Court.
Phone: (325) 773-2591
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: City Hall: 201 E McHarg St, Stamford, TX 79553
Judge: The Honorable Judge Cheryl Guernsey
Citations may be paid at any time, but the Judge is only in the office on Thursdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm