Saginaw Municipal Court
Court Appearance
Your initial court appearance date is printed on your citation. You may appear at the court office or pay your citation online prior to the initial appearance date. If you fail to appear on your initial appearance date a warrant and an additional charge of failure/violate promise to appear may be issued for your arrest.
Plea
If you feel that you are guilty, or you do not wish to contest the charges alleged against you, a standard fine for the offense may be paid. The court offers a number of convenient payment options. If you feel that you are not guilty of the offense as charged, you must appear before the Municipal Court Judge. If you wish to have a trial before the judge, it is necessary that you request a court date in person, or in writing.
Jurisdiction
The Municipal Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances within the city limits and has concurrent jurisdiction with justice of the peace courts over Class C misdemeanor criminal cases where the punishment, upon conviction, is by fine only (a maximum of $500). By authorization of the governing body of the city, ordinances relating to fire safety, zoning, public health, and sanitation are subject to a fine only (a maximum of $2,000). This court does not have jurisdiction in most civil cases but does have limited civil jurisdiction in cases that involve owners of dangerous dogs.
| Telephone: | 817-232-4640 |
| Fax: | 817-232-8565 |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 79070 Saginaw, Texas 76179 |
| Physical Address: | 333 W. McLeroy Blvd Saginaw, Texas 76179 |
| Office Hours: | Monday - Thursday 7:30AM to 5:30PM Friday 7:30AM to 11:30AM |
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding Municipal Court contact one of the following:
Beverly Brown
Court Administrator
bbrown@saginawtx.org
817-232-4640
Judy Boyle
Court Clerk
jboyle@saginawtx.org
817-232-4640
Legal Notice
It is hereby expressly noted that no information or material contained on the City of Saginaw website shall be construed or relied upon as legal advice. The City of Saginaw assumes no liability for any reliance on such information or material and strongly encourages individuals to seek professional legal advice regarding any legal issues they may encounter.