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Rhome Municipal Court

*****   ALL COURT DOCKETS ARE HELD IN-PERSON ONLY *****
DEFENDANTS SCHEDULED FOR HEARING OR FOR TRIAL WILL BE  REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN PERSON
AT ALL COURT SETTINGS UNLESS YOU HIRE A LICENSED ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU.

(A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER CANNOT APPEAR IN YOUR PLACE OR SPEAK FOR YOU)
***  IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AS ORDERED BY THE COURT,
A SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF "FAILURE TO APPEAR" MAY BE ISSUED. 
***  A WARRANT MAY ALSO BE ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST WITH ADDITIONAL FEES
***  A HOLD MAY BE PLACED ON YOUR DRIVER LICENSE WITH ADDITIONAL FEES
***  AND COLLECTIONS STATUS MAY BE APPLIED WITH ADDITIONAL FEES

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*** RHOME MUNICIPAL COURT IS A "COURT OF RECORD" AS ESTABLISHED 08/09/2012 ***
The mission of the Municipal Court is to ensure compliance with
all
State and Local judicial laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service,
thereby earning the public's trust and confidence in the American justice system.

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OPTIONS TO PAY A CITATION:
** NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COMPANY CHECKS **

1.  Debit/Credit Card:  online, in person, or by phone -
(a 5% service fee will be applied by the card processing company to ALL card transactions)

Online pay portal : https://www.govrec.com/main-page 
*** (If you use a cell phone to pay your citation,
you must "Accept the cookies" and "Use the Web Version"
)

2.  Money Order or Cashier's Checks -
make payable to "City of Rhome" (be sure to sign the M.O./C.C.).

( Print your name and citation number on the lower left MEMO section of the payment )
3.  Cash in person - exact amount required. Court cannot give change.

** NOTE:  A $15.00 "Pay Plan Fee" may be added
to the original amount assessed if you fail to pay in full by deadline.

Judge Jim Minter
Honorable Judge Jim Minter - Presiding Judge
Honorable Renee Culp - Associate Judge (not pictured)
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Kristi Adams, Municipal Court clerk 
***  Kristi Adams, Certified Municipal Court Clerk II  ***
Office:  817-636-2333
Email:  municipalcourt@cityofrhome.com

Mailing Address:     P. O. Box 228, Rhome, Texas  76078
Physical Address:   501 South Main Street, Rhome, Texas  76078
COURT HOURS:   Monday thru Friday:  8:00am - 4:00pm
*** Court is Closed daily for Lunch:  12:30pm - 1:00pm ***
   Please respect their quiet time during lunch breaks   

      Ms. Adams has been with the City of Rhome just short of 8 yrs.  She has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and brings with her over 25 yrs of experience in the criminal justice field. She is a Level 2 Certified Municipal Court Clerk, and is working on obtaining her Level 3 Court Administrator certification. Ms. Adams is known for her friendly smile and pleasant customer service.  She always demonstrates patience and respect while explaining the processes and options for resolving your citation. She is married and has three grown sons, a daughter-in-law, two grandsons, two dogs and two cats. Her hobbies are riding her motorcycle, traveling, and camping with her family.

  ***  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that you carefully read the entire instruction document (front and back) the officer gave you when he/she handed you your citation. 

***  IF you did not receive an instruction document from the officer, you need to email the court immediately at municipalcourt@cityofrhome.com and request it.

***  You are required to submit the original signed document WITH YOUR CITATION to the court within 20 calendar days from the date of your citation (the "Appearance Date/Plea Deadline" is printed in the "Court Information" section on your citation.) 

***  For each violation you received, you are required to select a plea option, sign and date the document, PRINT your best contact and mailing information, and submit the document with your citation to the court within 20 calendar days from the date of your citation.

***  For fine amounts, contact the court either by phone or by email.  (I am in process of getting them posted on the website for your convenience.)

ATTENTION:  DO NOT PAY YOUR CITATION UNLESS --
you want to waive a trial by judge or by jury, enter a plea of Guilty or No Contest, and accept a conviction of the violation.  If this is your plea, your payment is due in full within 45 calendar days from the date of your citation.  Upon receipt of full payment, your citation will be closed as a conviction and may appear on your driving and/or criminal record.

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FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE  -  There is a 24-hour drop-slot in the front door of Rhome City Hall for after-hours payments or document submission. 
---  Court is located inside City Hall at 501 North Main St., Rhome, Texas  76078.

Under our American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY - 
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  You must submit a written plea either in person or by mail by submitting the original citation & the Citation Instruction document back to the court not later than the "Appearance Date" printed on your citation which is 20 calendar days from the date of issue of the citation.
***   If you fail to appear either in person or by mail, as provided by law, a warrant may be issued for your arrest and a hold may be placed on your driver license preventing you from renewing your license and/or registration of your vehicle until the citation has been resolved in full.

THERE ARE 3 PLEA TYPES:  (you need to choose ONLY one for EACH violation you received).....
1.  PLEA OF NOT GUILTY - means that you deny guilt of the violation, or that you have a firm defense in your case.
You must submit a written plea of Not Guilty and with your request for a trial by jury (Jury Trial) or a trial by judge (Bench Trial).
You have the right to represent yourself (Pro Se) or you do have the right to hire a licensed attorney to appear on your behalf.

2.  PLEA OF GUILTY -
means that you admit the violation was prohibited by law, that you committed the violation charged against you, and that you have no defense or excuse for your unlawful act.

3.  PLEA OF NO CONTEST (nolo contendre) -
means that you do not admit you committed the offense but you are NOT going to contest the State's charge against you.  A plea of nolo contendere cannot be used against you in a civil law matter.
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PLEA OPTIONS FOR TICKET DISMISSAL THAT MAY BE AVAILALBE TO YOU
:
1. 
Deferred Disposition (probation) for dismissal  -  COMMERCIAL LICENSE HOLDERS (Class A & B) ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPTION
You  must enter a written plea of Guilty or No Contest, pay an assessed fine + required court costs & state fees PLUS (+) $50.00 "Deferral Fee" not later than 30 days from the date of your plea.  Do not get any new violations in the City of Rhome through the deferral period (typically for 90 days).  You must also successfully complete any/all conditions of deferral as ordered by the judge, or as required by TX DPS statute.
Dismissal of the violation upon successful completion of deferral.

2.  Driver Safety Course for dismissal  -  COMMERCIAL LICENSE HOLDERS (Class A & B) ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPTION
You must enter a written plea of Guilty or No Contest:  , and you cannot have taken a Driver Safety Course for ticket dismissal for any other court in any state within the last 12 months from the date of your citation in the City of Rhome.
You must submit the following items WHEN YOU submit your plea:
** M.O. or Cashier's Check for the reduced fine of $144.00 ( or $169.00 if the violation was in a School Zone) - Can pay in cash but must bring exact amount of cash, the court does not have change (can call to verify the amount you owe).
** A copy of your current and valid Texas Class C driver license or hold a current military driver license (or are the spouse of, or a dependent of, military personnel)
** A copy of your current and valid auto liability insurance showing you as a covered driver (can also have a "non-owner policy" showing you as a covered driver) that is effective for at least the next 90 days
** A copy of your Type 3-A Driving Record from the TX DPS website:  https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txldrcdr/TXDPSLicenseeManager
** The printed copy of your Type 3-A Driving Record from the TX DPS website:  https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txldrcdr/TXDPSLicenseeManager 

3.  All "Fix-it Tickets" must be resolved within 20 calendar days from the issue date of the citation and the "dismissal fee" must be paid at the same time.  (please contact the court for the dismissal fee)
VERY IMPORTANT -- If you received a citation for Expired Registration, you must tell the DMV when you go to renew your registration that you did receive a citation for expired registration.  They are required to charge you a "Late Registration Fee".  If you do not pay the "late" fee to the DMV, the court cannot dismiss your violation as "Compliance Dismissal" per State Statute.
****  COMMERCIAL LICENSE HOLDERS may not be eligible for this option under TX DPS statute.  Please contact the court for questions.
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IF YOU NEED ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS TO PAY OR A PAYMENT PLAN -  SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST IN WRITING --
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If you have entered a plea of Guilty or No Contest and have been ordered to pay an assessed amount, but you are unable to pay the amount owed in full by deadline, you can submit a written request for a payment plan. 
***   If you feel you qualify for "Indigent Status", you can submit a written request for an "Indigency Hearing" (it is your responsibility to research to see if you qualify for "Indigent Status"). You will be required to complete an Indigency Packet provided by the court regarding your financial obligations and ability to pay.  You must submit the packet to the court for the Judge to review and discuss with you at a scheduled hearing.
***   An Administrative Hearing will be scheduled for the judge to discuss with you alternative payment options. 
***   You will be required to appear in person at all hearings (an attorney cannot appear for you at an Administrative Hearing). 
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JUVENILE OFFENDERS - 16 YRS OF AGE OR YOUNGER AT THE TIME OF THE VIOLATION ----
 -   ALL JUVENILE OFFENDERS ARE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW TO APPEAR IN OPEN COURT WITH THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN TO ENTER A PLEA ON ALL VIOLATIONS ISSUED
-  Municipal courts have jurisdiction over minors (age 16 or younger) charged with Class C misdemeanor offenses, Public Intoxication (age 17-20), Possess/Consumption of Alcohol (under age 21), and Possession of Tobacco Products (under age 18).
---  Minors who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fine as ordered will be reported to the Department of Public Safety.  You then risk a suspension of your driver's license. Minors who do not have a driver's license will not be able to obtain one until their case is resolved in full.
WARNING: A MINOR child and parent or legal guardian required to appear before the court have a legal obligation to provide the court the current residential address and contact information of the minor child and must keep the court notified in writing of any contact or address updates until the violation has been resolved in full.

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  If you need a continuance regarding your Court setting - you must submit the request in writing to the Court no later than 72 business hours prior to your setting date and time.  The judge will make a decision whether or not to grant the continuance.  You will be notified in writing of the Judge's decision.  If the continuance is granted, a new setting date and time will be mailed to you at the mailing address on file with the Court.
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SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS - 
***   The Court complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special services (sign interpretative services, alternative
audio/visual devices, amanuenses) or if you do not speak or understand English and need an interpreter, please inform the court immediately so to allow the court adequate time to comply.  To make arrangements, call 817-636-2333, or TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX (1-800-735-2989).
 
Carrying a concealed weapon on City premises is not permitted.