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Municipal Court
The Lake Worth Municipal Court is committed to assisting and informing defendants of their rights, responsibilities and options, with the highest level of professionalism and courtesy, to ensure fair, impartial & efficient handling of their citations.
The Lake Worth Municipal Court is a Court of Record. Cases filed with the Court include traffic violations, Class C misdemeanors, violations of City ordinances, and parking violations that are punishable by fine only.
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We are a Safe Harbor Court, which means that anyone may appear in court with an identification at any time to resolve their outstanding cases without the fear of being arrested for Lake Worth Municipal Court warrants
In March, we participated in a warrant resolution drive along with the Lake Worth Police Department and Texas Marshals Association, which provided an opportunity for eligible individuals with outstanding Lake Worth Municipal Court warrants to have their warrant fine amount reduced. We were able to resolve 86 warrants as of March 25, 2022.
We continue to encourage individuals to contact the court to resolve their outstanding citations and take advantage of payment options available or set your cases for a future court date to speak with the Prosecutor or Judge If you do not have the means to pay you may request a hearing with the Judge to determine whether you
NORTHWEST SUB-COURTHOUSE 6713 Telephone Rd. Lake Worth, TX 76135
Precinct 4 Commissioner J.D. Johnson • Ste. 301 817.238.4400 Precinct 4 Constable Joe D. “Jody” Johnson • Ste. 102 817.238.4411
Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Christopher Gregory • Ste. 201 817.238.4425
County Clerk Satellite Office* Mary Louise Garcia • Ste. 202 817.238.4420 *Please note that Satellite Offices may have limited services.
Tax Assessor/Collector Satellite Office* Wendy Burgess • Ste. 101 817.238.4435 *Please note that Satellite Offices may have limited services. are indigent or discuss alternative means to satisfy the judgment.
The court commits to providing customer service while administering fair, efficient and prompt justice. Clerks are available for questions or explanation of options, but clerks cannot give legal advice or recommendations.
MUNICIPAL COURT 3805 Adam Grubb Lake Worth, TX 76135 Phone: 817.255.7910 www lakeworthtx org Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LINDA MELLO
Municipal Court Director/ Customer Service Sup. 817.237.1211 ext. 116 lmello@lakeworthtx org
LISA SHELLEY
Municipal Court Clerk Community Services 817.237.1211 ext. 117 lcourt@lakeworthtx org
WILLIAM “BILL” LANE | Presiding Judge JIM MINTER & RENE CULP | Magistrate
MAIN COURTHOUSE NUMBER 817.238.4425
