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Municipal Court

Mission statement

Rosebud Municipal Court of Record serves our community by providing an impartial court grounded in justice and the Constitutions of Texas and the United States. The Court strives to provide access to the judicial system and protect rights in our communities through the use of technology.

Rights as a Defendant

  • You are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
  • You have the right to testify on your behalf or refuse to do so without consequences.
  • You have the right to retain an attorney, which is not required.
  • You have the right to represent yourself as a pro se defendant.
  • You have the right to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
  • You have the right to receive a copy of the complaint before trial and other information the state has about your case. This is formally called Discovery and is your right upon request.
  • If you need an interpreter, please notify the municipal court staff when you request a court date. If you have questions about your rights, you may hire an attorney.
  • If you live more than 75 miles from the courthouse or have mobility issues, you may request a Zoom hearing by clicking this link.
  • If you need a Spanish-speaking interpreter, please click on this link.
  • If you are an attorney and would like to be placed on the attorney docket, please click on this link.
  • You can pay your court fees in installments by clicking on this link.

Court for the City of Rosebud is held Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at 9 a.m.
Please note that all court dates are deadlines and require a response by that date. If you miss a court date, you may lose the option to take care of your citation.

You may pay online, in person, or by mail. The court accepts cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, or credit cards. DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL.

You may NOT PAY the following cases via mail, phone, or online. You must appear in person.

  • Juvenile cases/under 17 years of age
  • Minors with Alcohol Charges
  • Assaults against a family member
  • Driving under the influence (DUI)

Judge’s Ability to Dismiss

The municipal judge is responsible for conducting a fair, impartial, and public trial. The State of Texas brings the case against you through the prosecutor, not the court. Therefore, the judge may not dismiss a case without the prosecutor having the right to try it. This rule has several exceptions, including deferred disposition, driving safety courses, and compliance dismissals.

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