Is Laredo Municipal Court open?

Yes, Laredo Municipal Court is open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm with the exception of city holidays.

Where is Laredo Municipal Court located?

Laredo Municipal Court is located at 4610 Maher Ave. in Laredo, Texas.

I received a citation, what do I do?

You can make an appearance in court or pay the citation in full. Information on options for resolving you case, court appearances, payments, and requests can be found on our website CITATIONS AND OPTIONS.

I received a citation, how do I pay the citation?

There are several methods to pay a citation.

In person - Payments may be made in person at the courthouse.

Mail - Mail your payment, check or money order, to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Drop box - Drop off your payment in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave.

                   Laredo, TX 78041. Payments are processed the next business day.

Online - Payments can be made ONLINE.

Kiosk - Kiosk is located outside the courthouse by the entrance of the building.

Phone - By calling 1-888-291-1852.

I received a citation, how do I appear in court?

There are several ways you can make an appearance in court on your scheduled court date.   You can appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appear virtually via Zoom.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave.
                    Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our COURT DOCKET CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

How do I know when I’m scheduled to appear in court? When do I appear in court?

Your scheduled court date can be found on your citation or you can search for your scheduled court date on our COURT DOCKET CALENDAR.

I can’t appear for court on my scheduled court date, what do I do?

If you are not able to appear for court on your scheduled court date, you can pay your citation on our ONLINE SERVICES.   Depending on your case, there may be other online options to resolve your case (deferred disposition, driving safety class, etc.).  You can also request a reset of your court date to a future date not to exceed 14 calendar days.  The request must be made on or before your scheduled court date in person, in writing by mail or via the drop box located outside in front of the courthouse.

I missed my court date, what do I do?

If you missed your court date, you can pay your citation on our ONLINE SERVICES.  You can also make an appearance in person, in writing by mail or drop box or virtually via Zoom.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041. Open/walk-in dockets are held Monday through Wednesday at 9am and 1pm.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our website at COURT DOCKET CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

My court date is on a weekend or holiday? What do I do?

If your scheduled court date was set for a weekend or holiday, your case is automatically reset for the appearance the next business day.

I received a citation, how do I pay the citation?

There are several methods to pay a citation.

In person - Payments may be made in person at the courthouse.

Mail - Mail your payment to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box - Drop off your payment in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

                  Payments are processed the next business day.

Online - Payments can be made online at PAY ONLINE.

Kiosk - Kiosk is located outside the courthouse by the entrance of the building.

Phone - By calling 1-888-291-1852.

What methods of payments are acceptable?

Payments at the courthouse can be made in cash, check, money order, cred or debit card.

You can make your payment by mail or via the drop box using a check or money order.  Online and phone payments can be made using a credit or debit card.  Kiosk payments can be made with a credit or debit card, check or cash (no change given).

How do I check the status of a payment?

You can check the status of your payment on online at ONLINE SERVICES.    Search for your case, you will see the payment due date.

When is my payment due date?

Payment due dates and balances can be checked on our ONLINE SERVICES.  Once your case information is displayed,  it will include the payment date and balance for each case.

What if my financial situation has changed and I can no longer make my payments?

If your financial situation has changed and you are unable to comply with the courts’ order, you will need to make an appearance in court.  You can make an appearance in court in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually via Zoom.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041. Open/walk-in dockets are held Monday through Wednesday at 9am and 1pm.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our COURT DOCKET CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

I received a citation, can I make payment arrangements?

For payment arrangements you would need to make an appearance in court either in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually (Zoom).

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041. Initial appearance dockets are held Monday through Wednesday at 9am and 1pm.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our COURT DOCKET CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

How do I appear in court virtually via Zoom?

The calendar of virtual court sessions can be found online at SESSIONS CALENDAR.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually via Zoom can also be found on our website.   It is strongly recommended for review the information to before logging into a court session. Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is locked, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

What time can I log in to a virtual court session via Zoom?

Court sessions are open for check-in 15 minutes before the scheduled court time.  The session is locked 15 minutes after the scheduled court time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   It is strongly recommended for review the information to before logging into a court session. Once the session is locked, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

Do I need to register to participate in a virtual court session via Zoom?

You do not need to register for virtual court but once logged in to the court session, there is a check-in process that is required, you must check-in.    Check-in is done by chatting with a court clerk and providing your name, date of birth, phone number and an email address. Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found at VIDEO.  It is strongly recommended to review the information to before logging in to a court session.

How do I check-in for a virtual court session?

Once logged in to the court session, there is a check-in process that is required, you must check-in.    Check-in is done by chatting with a court clerk and providing your name, date of birth, phone number and an email address. Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found at VIDEO. It is strongly recommended to review the information to before logging into a court session.

How do I know who to chat with for check in? 
All participants are assigned a court clerk upon entering a virtual court session.  You will see a number right before your name which corresponds to your assigned court clerk.  Look at your name on the screen, if your name has a number 1 in front of it, you are assigned court clerk is “1 Court Clerk”. If your name has a number 2 in front of it, you are assigned court clerk is “2 Court Clerk”.

What if I log in to the virtual court session but don’t check in?

Cases are called by the judge in order of check-in.  Unfortunately, if you do not check-in, there is no way the court can identify you and access your case.   The court needs to identify the participant before case information can be obtained and your case can be called.

What if I’m logged in to virtual court session and accidentally log off?

All sessions are locked 15 minutes after the scheduled court time; therefore, if you log off before speaking to the judge, you would need to make an appearance in another scheduled court session. The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our website at SESSIONS CALENDAR.

What happens after I make my appearance in court?

After you have made your appearance before the judge, you may exit the court session.  Once your case has been processed, the judges’ order will be sent to you via email to the email you provided during the check-in process.  Cases are processed as timely as possible.  Please allow up to 2 days to receive the email.  All instructions to comply with the courts’ order will be included in the email.

What if I appeared in court but I never received the courts’ order?

Cases are processed as timely as possible.  Keep in mind we are working as efficiently as possible, please  allow up to 2 days to receive the email with the judgment.  If you do not receive the email, please call the court at 956-794-1680.

Can I request deferred disposition to resolve my case?

Requests for deferred disposition may be made in person, by mail or online on or before your scheduled court date.  To see if you are eligible visit our ONLINE SERVICES.

I was ordered deferred disposition and pay a special expense fee, can I pay in installments?

Payments can be made towards the case as long the entire amount ordered is paid in full on or before the due date.  Payments can be made in person, by mail, drop box  or kiosk located by the entrance of the courthouse, at LINK TO ONLINE SERVICES or by phone by calling 1-888-291-1852.

What if my financial situation has changed and I’m unable to comply with the courts’ order?  Need more time to comply with the courts order?

If your financial situation has changed and you are unable to comply with the courts’ order you will need to make an appearance in court.  You can make an appearance in court in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually via Zoom.

In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041. Open/walk-in dockets are held Monday through Wednesday at 9am and 1pm.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually – The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our website at SESSIONS CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

Can I request to take a driving safety course to resolve my case?

Requests to take a driving safety course may be made in person, by mail or online on or before your scheduled court date.  To see if you are eligible check our ONLINE SERVICES.

I was ordered to complete a driving safety course, where can I take the course?

The driving safety course can be taken online or at any driving school that provides a driving safety course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the designated state agency under Chapter 662, Transportation Code.

I’ve completed the driving safety course, what documents do I submit to the court in order for the case to be dismissed?

In order for your case to be disposed (closed), you need to submit the following:

1) copy of driving license or permit

2) uniform certificate of completion of the driving safety course or verification of completion of the motorcycle operator training course

3) driving record as maintained by the Department of Public Safety (select option 3A)

4) proof of financial responsibility (insurance) that shows coverage on the date the citation was received

5) payment of court costs and fees

6) affidavit stating the defendant was not taking a driving safety course or motorcycle training course on the date the request was made and has not completed such a course that is not shown on the defendant’s driving record within the 12 months preceding the date of the offense. Affidavit can be  found the document received by the court the date of your court appearance. Sign and return to the court.

Documents may be submitted in person, by mail or via the drop box.  Payment can be made online at LINK TO ONLINE SERVICES or by phone by calling 1-888-291-1852.

To submit documents:

In person - Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041 and open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, with the exception of city holidays.

Mail – Mail documents to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Drop box – Drop off documents in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

What if I am unable to comply with the courts’ order?

If you were unable to comply with the courts’ order, you would need to make an appearance in court.  You can make an appearance in court, in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually via Zoom.

In person - Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041 and open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, with the exception of city holidays.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually - The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our website at SESSIONS CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

What if I need more time to comply with the courts order? Need an extension?

If you need more time to comply with the courts’ order, court personnel with authorized by the judge to grant one (1) thirty (30) day extension.  Requests for a 30 day extensions must be made on or before the due date and may be made in person at the courthouse, by mail, or via the drop box.  After your request has been processed, you will receive documentation stating the new due date.

For any additional extensions, you would need to make an appearance in court. You can make an appearance in court in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually via Zoom.

In person - Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041 and open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, with the exception of city holidays.

Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Virtually - The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our website at SESSIONS CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

ore the judge.  can be granted only by the judge.  Additional extensions requests may be made by in person mail,  via the drop box or appear virtually via Zoom.

Can I request a dismissal?

You may be able to request a dismissal of your case if you are charged with the below listed offenses.  The compliance dismissals that may be processed at the counter with a court clerk.

• Driving without financial responsibility  (no insurance)

• Expired driver license

• Expired motor vehicle registration

• Operate a vehicle without complying with the motor vehicle inspection requirements

• Failed to report change of address or name on driver license

• Operate vehicle without valid registration insignia properly displayed

• Operate vehicle without two valid license plates

• Operate vehicle with defective required equipment (or in unsafe condition)

Below are violations that may be resolved online on our ONLINE SERVICES

• Expired driver license

• Expired motor vehicle registration

• Operate a vehicle without complying with the motor vehicle inspection requirements

• Failed to report change of address or name on driver license

For information on compliance dismissals, visit our COMPLIANCE DISMISSALS site.

I have an capias pro fine or an arrest warrant?  What do I do?

If an arrest warrant has been issued against you, you can pay your citation in full or you can make an appearance in court.  Court appearances may be in person, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or by appearing virtually via Zoom.

In person – Payments can be made at the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041 and open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, with the exception of city holidays.  To appear before the judge, warrant dockets are Monday through Thursday at 11am and Friday at 10am.

Mail – Mail your payment or request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box – Drop off your payment or request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Online - Payments can be made online at  LINK TO PAYONLINE.

Kiosk - Kiosk is located outside the courthouse by the entrance of the building.

Phone - By calling 1-888-291-1852.

Virtually - The calendar of all court sessions can be found on our website on our SESSIONS CALENDAR.  You will find the calendar with the different court dates and sessions.  Log in on your scheduled court date and time.  Instructions/guidelines and a video with information on how to participate virtually can also be found on our website.   Court sessions are opened 15 minutes before the scheduled time and closed 15 minutes after the scheduled time. Once the session is closed, you can no longer log in. You will have to make your appearance in court in another court session.

I have an arrest warrant against me, where can I pay by citation?

If you have an arrest warrant, the balance must be paid in full. There are several ways you can pay your citation.  If you are unable to pay in full, you must make an appearance in court.

In person - Payments can be made at the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041 and open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, with the exception of city holidays.

Mail - Mail your payment to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041

Drop box - Drop off your payment in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.

Online - Payments can be made online at our ONLINE SERVICES.

Kiosk - Kiosk is located outside the courthouse by the entrance of the building.

Phone - By calling 1-888-291-1852.

Will I be arrested if I make an appearance at the courthouse?

If a defendant voluntarily appears and makes a good faith effort to resolve the warrant, you will not be arrested.