Sugar Land Municipal Court handles cases involving Class C misdemeanors. Generally, such cases are punishable by fine only. These include the commonly known traffic violations such as speeding, running a red light, and no insurance. However, they also include ordinance violations such as public intoxication, minors in possession of alcohol, and theft of property under $50. Cases initiated in court typically involve citations written by Sugar Land police officer, animal control officers, and inspection and building officials.

When you receive a citation, there are options to be considered to help you resolve your case. You may download the court’s brochure, which details these options and includes court forms for convenient use without making a court appearance.

Court Appearances
The first appearance in court is called an arraignment. At the arraignment the court advises the defendants of their rights and the available options. The defendant may resolve the case at that time or request a trial. The presiding judge conducts morning arraignments, Tuesday through Friday. Trial settings are held on certain afternoons each month. A full-time prosecutor is available at all court settings.

Failure to appear for a court setting can result in the filing of additional criminal charges, issuance of an arrest warrant, and imposition of additional fees and costs. Warrants are handled by Sugar Land police officers assigned to the Warrant Division in the court. The court also participates in the Department of Public Safety Failure to Appear Program ,whereby the driver’s license of defendants in warrant status will not be renewed until the Sugar Land case is resolved.

Contact
The court's automated phone system provides fine amount(s) on your citation and accepts credit card