Warrant Information
Once a citation has gone into warrant status additional fees will be added to the fine amount and court costs. As stated on the back of the citation, you have 20 days to make a court appearance regarding your citation. After 20 days, if you have not made acceptable disposition of your case, an ARREST WARRANT may be issued.
You are subject to arrest, and information about you and your vehicle may be entered into a statewide police database. Should you be stopped for any reason, the law enforcement officer will be notified by the police dispatcher that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest. You may be taken to jail, and your vehicle will be impounded at your expense. Additionally, the City employs a warrant officer who is routinely arresting persons at their home and or place of employment.
We are registered with Omni/Base Services of Texas. This service provides the Texas Department of Public Safety with the names and driver's license numbers of violators who have outstanding balances with our Court. Once your name and driver's license is register with Omni/Base Services of Texas, you will NOT be able to renew your driver's license until the case has been lawfully dispositioned.
The City of Princeton Municipal Court is serious about serving arrest warrants, and it is suggested that you consider this a serious matter as well. It will be costly and embarrassing to be arrested at your home or business.
If your case has gone into warrant status, your options include:
- Appear at the Municipal Court customer service window at City Hall, 306 Main St., and pay the amount due on your case. You should call first to verify the amount due, (972) 736-2548.
Only cash, VISA, MasterCard, cashier's check or money order will be accepted for warrant payments. No personal checks will be accepted. To pay Online.
If you post a cash bond for the amount due, you can schedule a court appearance to see the Judge about your case. When you see the Judge, you can enter a plea at that time. Additionally, you can ask for a trial, or you can request to take defensive driving or to be put on probation.
- If you do not have the money at the time to pay the fine or post bond, or if you had extenuating circumstances that caused your citation to go into warrant status, you should contact the Warrant Officer about your case, phone (972) 734-6743.
- Should you be arrested by the Princeton Police Department or any other law enforcement agency for a City of Princeton Warrant(s), you may be given "credit for time served" in the amount of $50 per day (each 24 hours) towards the total fine and court costs due.
Be aware that your warrant(s) is still active and you are subject to arrest until the warrant(s) amount has been paid in full.
To contact the Warrant Officer:
Warrant Division
306 Main Street
Princeton, TX 75407
Phone: 1-972-734-6743
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