Municipal Court
About Us
Our mission is to provide the citizens of Corpus Christi, Texas with a fair and impartial court of law by interpreting and adjudicating applicable state laws and city ordinances.
Municipal Court strives to provide efficient and effective services through the promotion of justice. Municipal Court also provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and individuals who speak another language.
Departments
Municipal Court is divided into two distinct departments: The Judicial Department, led by Judge Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa, Presiding Judge for the Municipal Court, and the Administration Department led by Gilbert Hernandez.
Jurisdiction
The City Corpus Christi Municipal Court is a Court of Record.
Corpus Christi Municipal Court derives its jurisdiction from Article 4.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code.
The Court presides over Corpus Christi City Ordinances including ordinances that govern fire safety, zoning, public health, sanitation, dumping of refuse and cruelly treated animals.
The Corpus Christi Municipal Court also has authority over statutory offenses occurring within the city limits which are violations of the Texas Penal Code.
State statutes that Corpus Christi Municipal Court preside over include:
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- Class C offenses in the Texas Penal Code.
- Class C offenses in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
- Class C offenses in the Texas Health Code and Safety Code.
- Class C offenses in the Texas Transportation Code.
The Court issues emergency protective orders, search warrants and arrest warrants. The Judges of the Court inform individuals of their constitutional and statutory rights and set bail bonds.
About Us
Our mission is to provide the citizens of Corpus Christi, Texas with a fair and impartial court of law by interpreting and adjudicating applicable state laws and city ordinances. Municipal Court strives to provide efficient and effective services through the promotion of justice.
Please note that a payment will result in a judgment and conviction which will be reported to the Texas Department of Public safety and be placed on your driving record or criminal history, if applicable.
Contact Information
Phone: (361) 826-2500
Payment by Phone:
1 (866) 299-7084
General Questions:
MCMail@cctexas.com
To request a Payment Plan:
MCPaymentPlan@cctexas.com
Attorney Communication:
MCDefenseAttorney@cctexas.com
Court Location
Municipal Court is open to the public from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended hours on Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Municipal Court encourages the public to resolve their case online, by email, mail, or by phone.
Municipal Court
120 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401