Extension

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A defendant may appear either in person or in writing and enter their plea of either Guilty or No Contest and receive a 30 day extension to pay the fine. A guilty judgment will be rendered and a conviction will be submitted to DPS. Moving violations will show up on your driving record and may affect your insurance.

YOU CANNOT GET AN EXTENSION ON YOUR APPEARANCE DATE.

You cannot receive an extension on a violation in "Active Warrant" status

** MANDATORY: If any payment or part of payment is RECEIVED after the 30th day following date of conviction  a $15.00 time payment fee will be assessed PER OPEN VIOLATION. (Sec 133.103, Local Government Code) ****

Failure to comply with Extension payment agreement will result in a Capias Pro Fine warrant being issued for your arrest.

The defendant shall complete and sign the appropriate paperwork.(See form below) Once the court receives the request, the formal order will be mailed to you to sign and return with your payment by the end of the 30 days.

FORMS

Extension to Pay - English

Extension to Pay - Spanish