- Home
- Departments
- Finance
- Municipal Court
Municipal Court
State Warrant Reduction Campaign
The Abilene Municipal Court will be participating in the State Warrant Reduction Campaign for the month of April. If you have an outstanding fine at the Municipal Court, you may be eligible to have your warrant reduced. Please contact the Court between April 1st and April 30th to resolve your case.
You may receive a postcard in the mail on yellow cardstock. Please contact the Court at (325) 676-6333 as soon as possible.
Face Masks Required in Municipal Court
Texas Attorney General Opinion KP-0322 states facial coverings are required in courtrooms, courthouses, and county buildings.
Make a Payment
Payments may be made in one of the following ways:
- Online at payabilene.com
- By calling (800) 444-1187
- By dropping off payment
- Municipal Court (4574 S. 1st) Drop Slot at front door
- City Hall (555 Walnut) Drop Box on North 5th street
You may appear in court by mail, fax, or by dropoff.
The City of Abilene Municipal Court
is a non-court of record and is the Judicial Branch of the city government. The Abilene Municipal Court conducts adult and teen court hearings and is dedicated to providing to all citizens, other departments and entities a fair independent, and impartial forum for handling fine only cases arising within the City limits of Abilene. The Municipal Court follows the procedures set forth under Texas Law and provides all persons the right to trial by judge or jury. Although every person has the right to be represented by an attorney, most citizens who appear in municipal courts represent themselves.
Please note: The court does not provide or give legal advice.
Appearance
A telephone call does not constitute an appearance. Continuances are not granted by phone. Appearance and Continuances may be done by mail, by fax, or in person.
Court Payment
You are able to make payments using one of the following methods:
- Cash - In person at the court. Please do not send cash through the mail
- Check/money order
- Credit Card - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Fees
Please be aware that a service fee will be charged for the use of a credit card. Service fees include:
- Online (5% fee, minimum fee $2.95)
- Phone (6.5% fee, minimum fee $3.95)
Pay online or pay by phone at 800-444-1187.
-
Municipal Court
Physical Address
4575 South 1st Street
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: (325) 676-6333Fax: (325) 676-6286
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm
Closed for all City Holidays
If you have a trial on Tuesdays or Thursdays, you must appear in court for a 8:30 am Docket Call.
Judge's Walk-in Times
8 am until 9:30 am
2:30 pm until 4:30 pm
You do not need an appointment to see the Judge. Please call to verify the availability of the Judge at the time you wish to make your appearance.
-
Keith Barton
Presiding Judge