Respond to a Citation

Appearance Dates

• Citation (Ticket): You must appear at the Rowlett Municipal Court or otherwise resolve your citation within 15 days from the date of offense.  
• Released on Bond: You must appear within 15 days from release date or at the scheduled court date listed on the bond.
• Complaint Filed: You will be notified by summons via mail of your date and time to appear

Appearance Requirements

• You may choose to hire an attorney to represent you, but you are not required to.  
• Picture identification will be required (state issued ID or Driver's License is acceptable).
• Attorney's will be required to present their state issued Bar Card in addition to a picture ID.
• Juveniles (defendants under the age of 17 at the time of offense) must appear before the Judge in court with a parent or legal guardian.  
• Dress Code requirements apply.

Options

• Plead Not Guilty and request a Pre-Trial hearing with the Prosecutor.  You can request a trial either by Judge or by Jury  
• Fine Payment
• Deferred Disposition
• Driving Safety Course
• Request a dismissal by providing compliance documentation, if applicable.