Mission Statement
The mission of
the Municipal Court is to provide fair, equal, and impartial
justice under the laws of the State of Texas and to process
cases efficiently and in a timely manner. In addition, it is
this Courts’ mission to provide a courteous and professional
environment responding to all persons who come in contact
with the Lufkin Municipal Court.
Responsibilities
The City of Lufkin Municipal
Court interprets and adjudicates applicable state laws and
supports the local community by providing efficient and
effective services through the promotion of justice. The
City of Lufkin Municipal Court is responsible for the
disposition of Class C misdemeanors and other state and city
ordinance violations which are punishable by fine only.
The Municipal
Court:
·
processes complaints and
violations filed with the Court
·
responds to requests for
information from the public
·
collects fines and fees
·
schedules court appearances
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conducts trials by jury
·
issues warrants of arrest
·
provides fair and impartial
justice to all who appear before the Court Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
The City of
Lufkin Municipal Court has jurisdiction over Class C
Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations,
for which the maximum fine, upon conviction does not exceed
$500 (not including state court costs), and for which no
jail sentence may be assessed. The Court also hears cases
involving violation of City ordinances, which may have fines
up to $2,000 (not including state court costs) for certain
offences. Municipal Court
does not handle divorce cases, child support, or
marriage licenses.
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