Warrant
If your case is in warrant status, you must appear in person to enter a plea or pay the case if a judgment has previously been entered.
Responding to a citation/ticket
Your appearance date is noted on the citation/ticket. The law requires you (or your attorney) to make an appearance in your case.
The appearance date is not a trial. You may appear on or before your appearance date during business hours.
Location: Justice of the Peace 4-1, 106 W. Church St., Ste 205, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you fail to appear for your citation/ticket a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Therefore, contact the court immediately if you are unable to appear on or before the date stated on your citation/ticket. You can reach us by email at JP41traffic@dallascounty.org or calling 214-751-4040 during normal business hours.
GENERAL PLEA OPTIONS
Plea of Guilty or No Contest
- Entering a plea of guilty or no contest will result in a judgment conviction appearing on your criminal record or driving record.
- A plea of "guilty" means you admit that you committed the offense filed and that it is prohibited by law.
- A plea of "no contest" means you do not dispute the State's charge against you.
- If you plead guilty or no contest, you are expected to pay the fine.
- Notice: A plea of "guilty" or "no contest" waives your right to a trial.
- You may pay in person or online. Online payment shall result in a plea of no contest.
Plea of Not Guilty
- A plea of "not guilty" means that you want to dispute your citation or discuss your circumstances at a Pretrial hearing. An NTTA representative will be present at this hearing.
- A plea of "not guilty" does not waive your rights. It does not prevent a plea of "guilty" or "no contest" at a later time.
** Email the completed form and a copy of your Driver License to JP41traffic@dallascounty.org to receive a court date.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Deferred disposition may be available for those interested in citation dismissal and to keep the violation from being reported as a conviction. To successfully complete program requirements, a probationary period must be completed in which no additional convictions are received and all requirements imposed in the deferral are satisfied. MUST BE REQUESTED IN PERSON.
Driving Safety Course is an option that will keep your violation from being reported as a conviction on your driving record. If all terms are successfully met, your citation will be dismissed. MUST BE REQUESTED IN PERSON. DO NOT take the course before obtaining court approval.
If any requirements are not met and you cannot provide a satisfactory reason at a hearing before a Judge, you may be found guilty and a conviction may be reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Compliance Dismissal. Court matter(s) may be resolved by compliance with statutory and/or Court Ordered Requirements. Dismissal of a case must adhere to specific protocols and guidelines as outlined by state statute. Eligibility for dismissal is determined based on legal requirements and the submission of appropriate documentation. Contact the court directly to see if you qualify.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.
