​​​​​​Time Served

Time served credit is when a Judge gives a defendant who was in or is in jail credit for a citation(s). You can request time served by mail or in person at the Court. Live chat, phone, and email are NOT valid options.​

Time served isn't automatically granted when you're released from jail; a Judge must approve it. You must request it for each citation and provide proof to each Court with outstanding warrants.​

The judgment and sentence for the offense you are charged with is payment of a fine and costs. If you are ordered to pay a fine and costs, and you cannot pay, notify the court immediately. If the court determines you have insufficient resources or income to pay, the court must provide other ways to discharge the fine and costs.​

When you request time served by mail, please note that this is a REQUEST ONLY. Once the Court receives the paperwork, this process can take 4-6 weeks to complete by mail. You can keep track of the citation(s) online under the Citation Search. We also offer Walk-In Court hours so you can speak with a judge in person.​

​​What you need to request Time Served Credit:​ 

  • Time served Plea Form​​: This is only needed if you request it by mail (one form per violation, and it must include the citation number).​
  • 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 (This is only needed if you request it by mail).​
  • Provide proof of incarceration. (Examples include, but are not limited to, documentation from the jail showing the book-in and release date, or jail paperwork with a court order showing the incarceration period in TDC or federal prison.) The Court will not make calls to obtain proof of incarceration. Make copies of your records; paperwork mailed or brought in will be the property of the Court.​​
  • Depending on the paperwork you provide, you may be mailed a court date to come in and speak with a Judge.​

​​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.​

Request Time Served Credit by Mail or In ​Person at:​

Dallas Municipal Court 
2014 Main St.  Dallas, TX 75201

Hours of operation

The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the date of receipt. Mailing certified is recommended, but is not required.