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Municipal Court Frequently Asked Questions
Most of the information needed to resolve your citation can be found on this website. If you still have questions regarding your citation, please contact the Court Clerk at (512) 756-2822.
Can I pay my fine online?
In many cases, you can enter a plea and pay your fine online by going to the ONLINE PAYMENTS tab to the right. You can also see a list of any past or pending citations. The ONLINE PAYMENTS tab will take you to a login page. You DO NOT have to register to access the Municipal Court information. Click on the Municipal Court link on the login page. You will be asked for certain information to verify your identity, including your driver's license number. (If you do not have a driver's license number, you should enter eight zeros and the state abbreviation for your home state.) Once you have validated your identity, you will be able to access your information. Once your citation is located, you may be able to enter a plea and pay your fine with a credit or debit card. If your citation cannot be paid online, you will receive an error message. In that case, you must contact the Burnet Municipal Court at 512.756.2822 and speak to the court clerk.
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Do I have to see the judge?
You may not have to see the judge. Many citation related tasks can be handled by the court clerk by appearing at the Court window at City Hall. You can also take care of most of the court related tasks by mail or online.
Some violations do require a mandatory hearing with the judge. For example, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Minor in Consumption of Alcohol, Minor in Possession of Tobacco, are a few examples.
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How can I get information about my citation?
Please read your citation and/or information brochure carefully as many of your questions may be answered there. Many of your options require you to appear BEFORE your appearance date. Waiting until you are standing before the judge may be too late to exercise your options.
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How do I contact the court?
- Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1369, Burnet, Texas 78611.
- Our Automated Voice System number is (512) 756-2822.
- Court Email Address: court@cityofburnet.com
- Court office hours at City Hall are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- PHONE CALLS TO DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN APPEARANCE BEFORE THE COURT.
If you have previously plead not guilty you are set for pre-trial conference with the city's prosecutor. Those conferences are held at the Burnet Municipal Airport, located at 2303 Hwy. 281 South , Burnet, in the council chamber meeting room located in the museum building.
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How do I contest my citation?
You may contest your citation by entering a plea of Not Guilty. This can be done by filling out option 2 on your information brochure and mailing to the Court or you may appear in person and enter your plea. If you appear in person, a court date will be given to you to speak with the prosecutor. If you mail your request, the court date will be mailed to you.
Please note it is your responsibility to update the Court of any address changes.
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What are court costs?
Court “costs” are fees that are paid to the State of Texas and are not the same thing as your fine. You will be charged court costs whether or not you appear before the judge. Court costs vary depending upon the type of citation received.
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What if I received a summons for jury duty?
Check your summons to be sure you are called for the BURNET MUNICIPAL COURT as there are several courts in the Burnet area. If you have been called to serve you will need to appear at the Burnet City Council Chambers at the Burnet Municipal Airport on Hwy. 281 South on the date noted on your summons. You can call the Burnet Municipal Court Voice Mail System to get further details on your appearance. Just call (512) 756-2822 and choose Option 1.
For resets or exemptions, call the District Clerk at (512) 756-5450.
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When is my appearance date?
Your appearance date is the date by which you must notify the Court in writing of your request to resolve your citation. Your appearance date will be indicated on your citation. Your appearance date is NOT a court date. If you want a court date to speak with the Judge or Prosecutor, you must make that request in writing on or before your appearance date.
Juveniles (persons 16 years old and younger at the time of the violation) who received a citation must appear before the Judge with a PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Notification of the juveniles court date will be mailed to the address on the citation.
It is the defendant's responsibility to notify the Court of any address changes.
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