Town of Flower Mound, Texas

2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
972.874.6000

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Municipal Court

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the court located?

A. The court is located in the Police and Court Facility, near the intersection of Cross Timbers and Kirkpatrick Lane.

4150 Kirkpatrick Lane
Flower Mound, TX

Q. What are the hours of operation?

A. Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Q. What can I do about this ticket?

A. You may either pay the fine amount, or request a court appearance, probation, or defensive driving. If this citation is for failing to display proof of insurance and you can show proof of coverage on the date of citation issuance, the citation will be dismissed. If your citation is for an expired inspection sticker, and it is renewed within 20 working days and was not expired more than sixty days, the Judge may charge a $20.00 administration fee and dismiss the violation. If your citation is for an expired registration sticker, and it is renewed and the penalty fee is paid with the tax assessor collector’s office within 20 working days, the Judge may charge a $20.00 administration fee and dismiss the violation. Proof must be delivered to the court office within the first 15 days after receiving your citation. If you fail to provide proof as required, a Failure to Appear (FTA) charge will be levied and can result in an additional $292.00 fine.

Q. What holidays does the Municiapl Court observe?

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday (Friday before Easter)
Memorial Day (last Monday in May )
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day

A holiday that occurs on a Saturday will be taken on the Friday before the holiday. A holiday that occurs on a Sunday will be taken on the Monday after the holiday.

Q. Can anyone take care of my ticket for me?

A. State law will only allow a licensed attorney to act on the behalf of someone else.

Q. How much is my ticket?

A. You may contact the Municipal Court offices during normal business hours, excluding holidays, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and give your citation number or name and court personnel will be able to tell you the amount of your fine. Please allow three working days for the citation to be entered into our computer system before making an inquiry.

Q. Do you accept checks?

A. Yes. Checks must be made out to the Town of Flower Mound Municipal Court. Two party checks are not acceptable. Return checks will result in a $25 fee being assessed and the case will be considered open. A warrant may be issued for your arrest until the fees have been paid in full.

Q. What Is Deferred Disposition?

A. Deferred disposition is up to six-months unsupervised probation. During the deferral period, you cannot receive another violation of the same nature. To qualify for deferred disposition, you cannot currently be on a deferred disposition program at this court or any other court. You cannot have completed a deferred disposition program in the last 12 months.

If you qualify, fill out an application for deferred disposition. You will be required to pay the applicable Special Expense fee and State costs at the time of the application.

If you would like to know what the total Special Expense Fee and State Costs will be prior to your coming into the office and completing an application, you may dial 972.874.3370.

Q. What is suitable courtoom attire?

A. Shorts, swimsuits, tank tops, muscle shirts, exposed midriffs, hats and caps are not allowed. Shoes are required. All packages, purses, briefcases, etc. are subject to search by the bailiff at anytime. Individuals causing distraction or disruptions are subject to removal from the courtroom. No drinks or food allowed in the courtroom.

Q. May I request continuance?

A. Your request for a continuance must be presented in writing prior to your scheduled court appearance. Your request must be requested in person, mail, or by fax. Continuances will not be granted by telephone. All continuances require the judge's approval before being rescheduled.

How can I clear a warrant?

If your citation is in warrant status, you may have the warrant cleared by one of the following:

Posting a cash bond
Posting an attorney bond
Paying the fine amount in the form of cash, money order, cashier check, MasterCard or Visa