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​Contest My Citation(s)

Contest My Citation(s) - Pre-Trial Hearing:

Plead not guilty and request a pre-trial hearing within 21 days of the file date. You may request a pre-trial hearing online, by mail, or in person at the Court. Live chat, phone, and email are not valid options.​​To contest your citation(s) at trial, you must attend a mandatory pre-trial setting. The pre-trial hearing allows the city prosecutor and the defendant to discuss options to resolve the citation(s). You will receive a future trial date if the citation(s) are unresolved after the pre-trial hearing.

To review Citation(s), Status, or Balances. Example: (C12345678​ Do not enter the dash). If the citation(s) are in Warrants, they will appear in red​​​

​ What you need to request a Pre-Trial: 

• The request (may be handwritten or typed, only needed if you are requesting by mail).
• Acceptable form of identification (Social Security cards and selfies (pictures) are NOT valid forms of identification).
• Contact Information Form.​

Request a Pre-Trial Hearing Online:

Click Here to Request Online

A convenience fee applies to each online transaction. This fee covers the cost the City of Dallas incurs to offer an online option for your convenience. To avoid this fee, you may handle your citation by mail or in person.​ 

***When you request a pre-trial online or by mail, please note this is a REQUEST ONLY.  The Court will respond by mail within 5-7 business days and will use the address listed on the Contact Information Form. If the citation is past due at the time of the request, the Court will respond by mail within 4-6 weeks. ****​

Request a Pre-Trial Hearing by Mail or In Person:

The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the received date. Certified mail is recommended but not required. ​

The City of Dallas Municipal Court does not have free or dedicated parking for the public. Paid parking options include street metered parking, daily lots, and private garages.​​​ 

What to Expect at a Pre-Trial Hearing:

• A pro se defendant will be informed via a video presentation of his/her options for resolving a citation. 
• Pro se defendants (not represented by an attorney) may discuss the citation with a city prosecutor for a possible resolution. 
• The citation will be placed on the court docket for trial (jury or before the Judge) if it remains unresolved after the pre-trial hearing. 
• For citations involving an attorney, the court may add an additional pre-trial date to ensure​ the defendant is present when entering his/her plea.​