Misdemeanors 

The Clerk's duties in criminal cases include the filing of cases as presented by the County Attorney, issuing processes as directed by the state or the defendant, maintaining the court's files, collecting costs and fines, arranging for commitments and appeals, and reporting dispositions to the State of Texas.

Some of the most typical misdemeanor cases are:

• Driving while intoxicated
• Driving while under the influence of drugs
• Driving while license suspended
• Theft over $20 and under $500
• Theft by check over $20 and under $500
• Possession of dangerous drugs (other than narcotics)
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Assault
• Fleeing a peace officer by operator of motor vehicle
• Carrying a prohibited weapon
• Destruction of private property
• Criminal negligent homicide

Court costs and fines assessed on misdemeanor cases are paid through the County Clerk Collections Department. Probation fees, restitution and other assessed fees are paid through the Johnson/Somervell County Community Supervision Department.

Traffic Appeals

Traffic violations received by appeal from a lower court (Justice of the Peace or Municipal Court) are heard by the County Courts at Law. These cases are forwarded to the County Clerk by the clerk of the lower court upon the perfecting of an appeal with their office. Anyone wishing to appeal a traffic conviction to the county level must complete the required paperwork and provide an appeal bond to the lower court.

Court costs and fines assessed on traffic appeal cases are paid through the County Clerk Collections Department.

Fee Schedules - Effective January 1, 2024

ALL fees are due and payable at the time of filing. Personal checks are not accepted. Attorney's business checks are accepted. Visa and Master Cards accepted. Fees may be charged to a credit card via telephone or mail by supplying the account number, expiration date, and card holder's zip code.

Collections

All fines and court costs are due at the time of sentencing unless arrangements are made for installment payments. Fees may be paid by cash, money order, or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted.

The Collections Office does not collect restitution or probation fees. For payment of these fees contact the Johnson/Somerville County Community Supervision Department at (817) 556-6110.

For information concerning the status or disposition of specific traffic appeal cases, please call (817) 556-6323 Ext. 1328.

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