Boyd Municipal Court

On July 20, 2023, The City of New Fairview and the City of Boyd signed an Interlocal Agreement that the City of New Fairview will take control over all Municipal Court services. Boyd Municipal Court became a court of record on July 15, 2023.

The Municipal Court is a court of record, having jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors, traffic offenses and city ordinances including: parking offenses. school attendance offenses, fire safety, public health, sanitation and zoning ordinances for the City of Boyd.

A court of record is a municipal court that is required to keep a record of its proceedings. Chapter 30 of the Government Code creates a municipal court of record in 51 Texas cities. For all other cities, the governing body can choose to have a municipal court of record or a municipal court of non-record. A court of non-record does not keep a record of its proceedings. The majority of municipal courts are not courts of record, and appeals from non-record courts go to the county court, the county court at law, or the district court for trials de novo.

Under the authority of Chapter 30 and the Municipal Courts of Record Act passed in 1997, a municipal court may become a court of record through passage of a local ordinance.

In a court of record, a formal record and transcript are made of the proceedings in the trial and appeals are made on the record. Such appeals are generally heard in the county court or county court at law. The Legislature has specifically authorized two cities, El Paso and Dallas, to create municipal courts of appeals to hear appeals from those cities’ municipal courts. The statutes creating these municipal courts of record require that the judges be licensed to practice law in Texas. No such provision is required of other municipal judges. Municipal courts of record have additional jurisdiction in their territorial limits and their extraterritorial limits. Section 30.00005, G.C. This jurisdiction is concurrent with a district court or county court at law for the purpose of enforcing health and safety or nuisance abatement ordinances.

Court Docket Calendar for 2024

2024 BOYD AND NEW FAIRVIEW COURT CALENDAR
Boyd Court 3rd Monday of each month New Fairview 3rd Monday of each Quarter
 
COURT DATES Time Court Starts COURT DATES Time Court Starts
1.15.2024 2 PM- Canceleld No Court
2.19.2024 2:00 PM No Court
3.18.2024 3:00 PM Court 2:00 PM
4.15.2024 2:00 PM No Court
5.20.2024 2:00 PM No Court
6.17.2024 3:00 PM Court 2:00 PM
7.15.2024 2:00 PM No Court
8.19.2024 2:00 PM No Court
9.16.2024 3:00 PM Court 2:00 PM
10.21.2024 2:00 PM No Court
11.18.2024 2:00 PM No Court
12.16.2024 3:00 PM Court 2:00 PM

 

Municipal Court

Municipal Court is responsible for administering the litigation of Class C Misdemeanor charges brought against citizens within the limits of the City of Boyd and the collections of fines assessed. The Municipal Court maintains all records of the court, collects fines and fees, set trial dockets, prepares warrants and issues subpoenas. Court and all court staff shall provide equal and impartial justice under the law and process each case efficiently, without delay, or unnecessary expense. We strive to dispose of cases in a timely manner with prompt and courteous service.

SAFE HARBOR FROM WARRANTS

You will  NOT BE ARRESTED at City Hall when you come in to make arrangements on Class C warrants. If you have an outstanding warrant, you should contact the Boyd Municipal Court to make arrangements in order to avoid getting arrested.

Location:

999 Illinois Lane

New Fairview, Texas 76078

Contact Information: 

boydcourt@newfairview.org

817-638-5366 EXT 1008

Court Hours:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

If you need to come in earlier or later please reach out to the court.

Citation Options:

Pay the Fine

Request Deferred

Request Driving Safety Course

Compliance Dismissals

Juveniles

Minors of Alcohol/Tobacco Offenses (17 years or younger must request a court date to see the Judge)

Request a Court Date

Appointment and Fees Report for 2024

Appointment & Fees for Boyd 2024

Note there is a 3.5% fee assessed for payments made with a Card online or in person. 

Link to pay online: 

https://www.fastgovpay.com/boyd/guest/municipal-court/notice

Online payment

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Please read before making your payment!

When making a payment online the citation will close and be reported as a conviction on your driving record, if prior arrangements are not made with the court.

Once payment is made the court clerk cannot change or accept requests to keep the violation off your record.You must submit all DSC/Deferred requests PRIOR to making payment, with supporting documents and receive approval from the court.

There is a 3.5% debit /credit card convenience fee, which is charged both online or at the Court Window.

Pleas

Pleas

Under the U.S. Justice System, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. On a plea of not guilty, a formal trial is held. As in all criminal trials, the State is required to prove the guilt of the defendant “beyond a reasonable doubt” before a defendant can be found guilty by a Judge or jury.

Your decision concerning which plea to enter is important. You should carefully consider each plea before making a decision. If you plead “Guilty” or “No Contest” in open court, you should be prepared to pay the fine and court costs immediately. You may contact the Court Clerk’s office regarding how to make the payment.

Plea of Guilty – By a plea of guilty you admit that the act is prohibited by law, that you committed the act charged, and that you have no defense or excuse for your act. Before entering a plea of guilty, however, you should understand the following:

  1. The State has the burden of proving that you violated the law – you do not have to prove you did not violate the law
  2. You have the right to hear the State’s evidence and to require the State to prove you violated the law; and
  3. A plea of guilty may be used against you later in a civil suit filed against you.

Pleas of Nolo Contendere or “No Contest” – A plea of No Contest means that you do not contest the State’s charge against you. The Court has the authority and will likely find you guilty, unless you are eligible and successfully complete a driving safety course and/or court ordered probation (deferred disposition). Also, a plea of No Contest cannot be used against you in a subsequent civil suit.

Plea of Not Guilty – A plea of not guilty means that you deny guilt or that you have a defense in your case, and the State must prove what it has charged against you “beyond a reasonable doubt”. If you plead not guilty, you have the right to a trial either by a Judge (known as a “bench” trial) or by a jury. You must also decide whether to hire a lawyer. You have the right to have a lawyer represent you in Court. However, you must pay for your own lawyer because the Court is not required to provide one for you, even if you are indigent. You also have the right to represent yourself. However, if you represent yourself, you must do so without any assistance from the Court.

Pay the Fine         

  • Paying your citation online will result in a conviction on your driving record, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Court.
  • Payments made online may affect your insurance rates. If you pay your citation online before reading your options, it automatically closes your case with a guilty conviction, no changes can be made.

Deferred Disposition

Terms of Deferred Disposition:  

  • Plea of guilty or no contest, waiver of jury trial and the right to discovery
  • A 90 day probation period (cannot receive any other like violations within the probation period)
  • Persons under the age of 25 with a moving violation must also complete a Driver’s Safety Course
  • Payment of the full Fine
  • Provide a copy of your Class C Driver’s License and the Deferred Disposition Request form (CDL holders are not eligible)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You possess a valid Class C Driver’s License, Commercial Drivers License’s are not eligible.
  • You are not speeding in excess of 24 mph over the limit, nor in a construction zone.
  • Request is made by the initial appearance date that is listed on the citation.
  • You are not charged with Alcohol, Drug Paraphernalia, Theft, Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication (Please contact the court for full list)

Requirements for Submitting a Deferred Disposition Request:

  • The Deferred Disposition Request form
  • Copy of your Class C Driver’s License (CDL holders are not eligible)
  • Payment of full fine

Failure to Comply with the Deferred Order: 

  • You will be required to appear in open court for a Show Cause Hearing before the Judge and/or;
  • A final judgment of Guilty may be entered by the Judge with a conviction reported to the State as required.
  • Additional fees and conditions may be assessed.

YOU MUST CONTACT THE COURT TO VERIFY PAYMENT OF THE TOTAL COST.

Driving Safety Course 

Terms of Driver’s Safety Course

  • Plea of guilty or no contest, waiver of a jury trial, and the right to discovery.
  • 90 days to complete a 6-hour TDLR approved Driver’s Safety Course and submit proof of such to the court. Order and submit a 3A Certified copy of your Driving Record.
  • Pay required fee of $144 for regular zone violations or $169 for school zone violations.
  • The cost of the course and certified Driving Record are additional

Eligibility Requirements

  • You are at least 17 years of age
  • You have currently liability insurance in your name and a valid Texas Driver’s License (CDL not eligible)
  • You have not taken a DSC with in the last 12 months to dispose of a citation
  • You are not charged with speeding in excess of 24 mph over the limit, speeding 95 miles hour or more, nor in a construction zone.
  • Your request is made by the initial appearance date on the citation business days of the citation.

Ways to Request Driver’s Safety Course:

If you are eligible, you may request to complete the DSC by mail or in person at the Boyd Municipal Court.

Complete Driver’s Safety Course Request:

  • The Driver’s Safety Course Affidavit ( Affidavit must be signed in front of a notary or court clerk)
  • Copy of your valid Class C Texas Driver’s License (CDL not eligible)
  • Copy of your Financial Responsibility  (Insurance)
  • Payment of $144.00 for regular speeding zones or $169.00 for school zone violations.

-IMPORTANT-

The DSC request must be submitted to the court PRIOR to course completion. A 90 day window to complete the course will begin after your request is approved by the court. Courses taken before approval will be submitted to the Judge for approval but may not be accepted.

FAQ

What do I need to submit to the court by my 90 day DSC deadline?

  • signed certificate of completion from a state approved driving safety course
  • A 3A certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety

Where can I take a Driving Safety Course?
The Driving safety course must be approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). You can find out more information about Driving Safety Courses through the TDLR’s Website. Court personnel cannot recommend a driving safety school.

Where do I get my Driving Record?

https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record

Which type of Driving Record do I need?

You will need to request the 3A Certified Driving Record

Failure to Comply With Terms of Agreement

If you fail to submit the two required documents to the Court within 90 days, you will be required to appear at a Show Cause Hearing to explain to the Judge the reason you did not submit the required documents, and you will be responsible for payment of the remainder of the fine. The offense will then be reported on your driving record as a conviction.

Compliance Dismissals

COMPLIANCE DISMISSALS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

1.         Expired Registration/License Plate (Trans. Code, § 502.407(b))

•           if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect within 20 working days of the date of the offense or before the defendant’s court appearance, whichever is later; and

•           if presents evidence of payment of late fee for registration with the tax office, and

•           the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00.

2.         Fail to Display Registration (Trans. Code, § 502.404)

•           if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect within 20 working days of the date of the offense or before the defendant’s court appearance, whichever is later; and

•           the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.

3.         Expired Driver’s License (Trans. Code, §521.026)

•           if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she renewed his/her driver’s license within 20 working days of the date of the offense or before the defendant’s court appearance, whichever is later.

•           and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00.

4.         Fail to Display Driver’s License, (Trans. Code, §  521.025)

•           Upon presentation of a Texas Drivers’ License that was;

a)         issued to that person;

b)         appropriate for the type of vehicle operated; and

c)          valid at the time of the arrest for the offense.

and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.

5.         License Plates.  (Trans. Code, §  504.943)

For the Offense of not having two license plates (front and rear)

•           Upon the presentation of the following evidence:

a)         the defendant remedied the defect before the first court appearance;

b)         displays license plate assigned by the department for the period; and

c)         comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.

and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.

6.         Obscured License Plates. (Trans. Code, §  502.409) 

•           if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect before the first court appearance

•           If no officer is available you may either return to the office at a later time or you MUST appear at your appearance date listed at the top of your citation.

•           and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.

7.         Change of Address or Name. (TRANS. CODE, § 521.054)

•           if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect not later than the 20th working day after the date of the offense•           and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00.

8.         Equipment Violations.  (TRANS. CODE, § 547.004(c) and (d)).

•           if the offense does not involve a commercial motor vehicle

•           the defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect before the first court appearance

•           defendant must appear at the court office and IF an officer is available to inspect vehicle. If no officer is available you may either return to the office at a later time or you MUST appear at your appearance date listed at the bottom of your citation.

•           and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.

9.       Handicap Violations – Expired Disabled Parking Placard(TRANS. CODE, §  681.016)     

•           if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect not later than the 20th working day after the date of the offense

•           if the placard was not expired for more than 60 days

•           and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00

DISMISSALS WITHOUT FEE

1.         Proof of Financial Responsibility (Trans. Code, § 601.193)

a. Proof of financial responsibility, such as a valid insurance card or insurance policy, upon verification from the Insurance Agent by the Court Clerk;

Note:  Insurance policies must cover those who use the vehicle with express or implied permission of the named insured.  Trans. Code, §601.076

Juveniles and Minors

Juveniles
State Law requires all juveniles, 16 years of age or younger, TO APPEAR IN OPEN COURT WITH A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR ALL PROCEEDINGS IN THEIR CASES. The court will not accept payment nor process any transactions before an appearance is made before the Judge.

Attorneys representing juveniles are required to be present at the court appearance along with the child and parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

Minors
A minor is a person 17 to 21 years of age. State law requires that all minors charged with either an alcohol or tobacco related offense appear in open court. A parent or legal guardian is not required. The court will not accept payment nor process any transactions before an appearance is made before the Judge.

Failure to Appear
Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an additional charge of “failure to appear” or “violate promise to appear” filed against them. Juveniles who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fine(s) will be reported to the Department of Public Safety who will suspend their driver’s license. If they do not have a driver’s license, they will not be able to obtain one until they appear in court and/or pay their fine. Be aware that driving with a suspended license is a Class B misdemeanor which carries a range of punishments including a fine up to $2,000, incarceration in jail up to 180 days, or both.

Request a Court Date 

  •  You may appear at the court clerks office to request a court date, mail in a written request, or submit request via e-mail on or before the Initial Appearance date on your citation.
  • Notice: To request a continuance, a written motion must be filed with this Court 24 hours prior to the time and date of the above court date. Filing of a motion for continuance is discretionary and not automatic.

    Please note that shorts, tank tops, muscle shirts, hats and weapons are not permitted in the Court Room. 

Court Schedule and Docket

All Court Dockets will be held at the City of New Fairview Town hall located at:

999 Illinois Lane

New Fairview, Texas 76078

September 18, 2023 starts at 3 PM

October 16, 2023 starts at 2 PM

November 20, 2023 starts at 2 PM

December 18, 2023 starts at 3 PM

 

 

 

 

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