Juveniles/Minors
Texas State law requires all juveniles to appear in open Court before a judge for any citation/violation. Defendants who are 10 to 16 years of age are considered by the Court to be Juveniles and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when appearing.
Set a Court Date
- Defendant and parent/legal guardian must appear in person at Municipal Court office within 20 business days of citation date to set a court date to appear before the Judge. Parents/legal guardians of defendants under the age of 17 may set a court date on behalf of their child/teen.
- Juvenile and parent/legal guardian must attend Teen Plea Hearing
Teen Court
- A plea of guilty or no contest is required in open court before the Municipal Court Judge
- $20 administrative fee per violation
- Teen works fine and court costs off by completing community service hours and jury service
- Teen Court is only an option once every two years (from date of completion)
- Further details are provided on the Metroport Teen Court Website