Drivers Safety Course.pdf
Deferred Disposition.pdf
Citation Dismissal.pdf
Elizabeth Davis
Court Clerk
Phone: 903-473-2465 ext. 103
Email: elizabeth@emorytx.com
Mailing Address:
Emory Municipal Court
PO BOX 100
Emory TX, 75440
Physical Address:
Emory City Hall
399 N Texas St
Emory TX 75472
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Municipal Court
Municipal Court services allow individuals who have been cited into Municipal Court for violations of the City’s traffic, criminal or parking laws to have an opportunity to be heard by an impartial Judge. Municipal Court staff provide customer service, schedules court arraignments and trials, and tracks bail and fine payments. Municipal Court staff provide information to customers regarding court processes and procedures by telephone and on a walk-in basis.
The Municipal Court is located inside Emory City Hall at 399 N. Texas St. The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic violations, some penal code violations and violations of the City of Emory Code of Ordinances.
You are required to appear or make contact with the court no later than 10 days from date of citation.
PLEAS
Under our American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. On a plea of not guilty, a formal trial is held. As in all criminal trials, the State is required to prove the guilt of the offense charged in the complaint, "beyond a reasonable doubt" before a defendant can be found guilty by a judge or jury.
Your decision concerning which plea to enter is very important. Please consider each plea carefully before making a decision.
Plea of Guilty
By a plea of guilty, you admit that the act is prohibited by law, that you committed the act charged, and that you have no defense or excuse for your act.
Plea of Nolo Contendere (No Contest)
A plea of nolo contendere means that you do not contest the state’s charge against you. You will be found guilty, unless you are eligible and successfully complete a driving safety course and/or court ordered probation. A plea of nolo contendere cannot be used against you in a subsequent civil suit for damages.
Fines & Court Costs
If you plead guilty or nolo contendere in open court, you should be prepared to pay the fine and court costs. You should contact the court regarding how to make payment.
Plea of Not Guilty
A plea of not guilty means that you deny guilt or that you have a defense in your case, and that the state must prove the charges against you. You will need to decide whether to hire an attorney to represent you. If you represent yourself, the following section on the trial will help you to understand this procedure.
Juveniles & Minors
Juveniles under the age of 17 must appear before the judge in open court before payment of a fine will be accepted. Minors under the age of 21 charged with an alcohol-related violation must appear before the judge in open court before payment of a fine will be accepted.