How walk-in court works at the Dallas Municipal Court.
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Walk-in court (proof or plea) needs no appointment. Sign-in begins at 7:30 am and court starts at 8:30 am, first come, first served. Each docket takes a limited number of people.
In detail
Which days walk-in court sits, how to get on a docket and what can be done there.
Pick a session.
Mornings are 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Afternoons are 1 pm to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Tuesday also has an evening session from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Friday afternoon is for juveniles only (16 or younger).
Sign in early.
Sign-in begins at 7:30 am and the court starts at 8:30 am. A limited number of people can be scheduled per docket.
Know what the court can do.
This court is for people who enter a plea of no contest or guilty, or show proof of compliance. The options include paying in full and requesting Deferred Disposition, the Driver Safety Course, a pre-trial hearing, community service or time served.
If the docket is full.
Once the morning docket is full, a person can wait for the next docket or come back another day.
Civil citations use a different court.
The Administrative Hearing Officer's Court hears civil citations on a walk-in basis on Monday and on Friday morning, with the same 7:30 am sign-in. It sits in Court Room 10 on the 4th floor.
Tip. The court's hours page lists days marked "No Court / Building is still Open for Business", so check it before going.
Call the office if
- You want to confirm that court is held on the day you plan to go
- You are not sure whether your citation is criminal or civil
- You need an interpreter for a language other than Spanish