Juvenile Information

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For juveniles (anyone under 17 years old), the following rules apply:

  • All juvenile cases are automatically set for court and notices will be sent to the juvenile and parent
  • Every juvenile must appear before a judge with a parent or legal guardian to enter a plea
  • Fines on juvenile cases may not be paid prior to appearing before a judge
  • Minors & juveniles who are 17 years and younger with alcohol-related citations will automatically be set for court and notice will be sent to the juvenile and parent
  • Teenagers age 10-17 with Class C citations must appear before a judge to request approval to participate in Teen Court to dismiss the citation

Juvenile Arraignment Dockets are held at the A.D. Marshall Public Safety & Courts Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street 76102.

Dress Code is strictly enforced for all persons appearing at the Court.