FAQs • La Marque, TX • CivicEngage

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Juror Information

1. Why is jury service important?: The United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution guarantees all people, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status, the right to a trial by an impartial jury.

2. How was I selected?: You were selected at random from a City of La Marque water customer roll.

3. What is my duty as a juror?: As a juror, you must be fair and impartial. Your actions and decisions must be free of any bias or prejudice. Your actions and decisions are the foundation of our judicial system.

1. What forms of payment do you accept?: You may pay the fine with cashier's check, credit card, or money order. The Court offers Internet Payment Services for your convenience. The Court does not accept personal checks.

2. May I make payment on the internet?: A youth offender will NOT be able to pay online but may view the outstanding charges and get case information. Adults may make payment using our Online services. Your payment will be received by court the same business day. Your payment must be received by your appearance date to avoid additional fees and the issuance of an arrest warrant.

3. May I mail in my payment?: A youth offender will NOT be able to pay by mail. Adults may mail in a money order or cashier's check for payment of their fines. Money orders should be payable to La Marque Municipal Court. Include a plea of No Contest and Guilty with a copy of your citation. A payment received through mail with out a plea or other indicator will be recorded as a plea of No Contest. Your payment must be received by your appearance date noted on the citation to avoid the issuance of an arrest warrant.

4. How can I find out how much I owe and the due date?: By selecting the link : Court Online Payments, you can search your outstanding charges for La Marque Municipal Court.

5. Can I call La Marque Municipal Court and find out how many warrants I have outstanding against me in State of Texas?: The Municipal Court can only talk to you about the cases filed against you in La Marque Municipal Court. To find out about other charges, you must contact the court jurisdiction in each specific case.

6. If I pay my citation before the court date, do I still need to come to court?: If you made disposition of your case(s) prior to your required appearance date, you will not need to appear on your court date. It is, however , your responsibility to confirm that you have properly disposed of your case.

7. Do I have to get a lawyer to go to court?: You can represent yourself or retain a lawyer to represent you. Municipal Court will not appoint you a lawyer, but you may retain one yourself. No one other than a licensed attorney can represent you.This applies to parents of juveniles. If you are not a lawyer you cannot represent your child in a trial.

8. How can I get excused from jury service?: You may file a claim for exemption from jury service by fax or mail request to be excused from jury service. A court clerk may also assist you by calling 409-938-9245.

9. When can I see or talk to the Judge or Prosecutor?: The Judge or Prosecutor are only available during court settings. You may check in the court window Monday-Fridays prior to 8:30 a.m to be placed on the court docket for seeing the Prosecutor and appearing before the Judge.