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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