VIRTUAL COURT HEARINGS
Most Dockets and Hearings will be conducted remotely via eDocket videoconference whenever possible. However, Trials will require a personal appearance. Please contact the court for more information or to request your virtual court hearing date. 

COURT PAYMENTS
Payments are accepted by phone, online and mail.
You can pay your court ticket online, at https://www.govrec.com/home/surfsidebeachcitx

• Please remember when entering the citation/ticket, you need to drop the zero in front of the citation/ticket number.
• If paying by credit/debit card by phone, contact the court during business hours. 
• If paying by cashier check/money order by mail, (PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH) send to the mailing address listed above, Attention: Municipal Court.

REMINDER - Court Ordered Classes/Courses/Counseling Resources:
Many organizations are adapting to the changes caused by the pandemic and in-person class/course options may currently be on hold; however, there are many online class/course options available to help you complete most court ordered required classes and/or courses on time.

Many organizations websites provide information about courses that are available and provide certificates of completion to meet your court ordered requirement(s) and deadline(s).

YOU RECIEVED A CITATION/TICKET. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over Class C Misdemeanors and City Ordinance violations which occur within the corporate city limits and are punishable by fine only. 

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (NO INSURANCE)
A second or subsequent conviction of an offense under the Texas motor vehicle safety responsibility act will result in the suspension of your driver's license and motor vehicle registration unless you file and maintain proof of financial responsibility with the department of public safety for two years from the date of conviction. The department may waive the requirement to file proof of financial responsibility if you file satisfactory evidence with the department showing that at the time this citation was issued, the vehicle was covered by a liability insurance policy or that you were otherwise exempt from the requirements to provide evidence of financial responsibility. 

YOU MUST WAIT 4 WORKING DAYS FROM THE DAY YOU RECIEVE YOUR CITATION BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL COURT IS ABLE TO PROCESS ANY TRANSACTIONS. THE MUNICIPAL COURT WILL NOT HAVE YOUR CITATION, AND IS UNABLE TO PROCESS ANY TRANSACTION UNTIL THE ORIGINAL CITATION IS RECIEVED IN THE COURT. 

Nothing contained herein is intended to be nor should be construed as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. 

OUTSTANDING TICKETS?

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