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Welcome to La Porte Municipal Court of Record
About the Court
La Porte Municipal Court strives to provide a neutral, courteous, and fair forum for the trial of all Class C misdemeanor offenses arising under Texas civil and criminal statutes and City Ordinances.
The Municipal Court and its officers represent the judicial branch of the City of La Porte government. The court is dedicated to the principles of impartiality, fairness, and judicial independence.
La Porte Municipal Court and Morgan's Point Municipal Court are considered "Safe Harbors" and no defendants will be arrested due to outstanding local warrants.
If you have difficulty satisfying your court ordered judgment, please come to the courthouse. You may request a show cause hearing before the judge to discuss a lower monthly payment plan, community service, jail credit or a finding of indigence.
If you have an arrest warrant please come to the courthouse and request a court date. Your warrant will be cleared and you will be set to an Arraignment Docket.
Court of Record
On October 1, 2012, La Porte Municipal Court became a court of record pursuant to Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code.
In order to appeal a finding of guilt to County Court, a defendant should have a written record of the trial proceeding sent to the Appellate Court either by a court reporter's transcript or by an agreed statement of facts approved by the City Attorney.
A defendant may request a court recording in writing prior to commencement of trial. If no request for recording is made, it constitutes a waiver of record.
Right to Discovery (CCP 39.14)
A Defendant has the right to request from the state (prosecutor) all documents, items, and information regarding his/her case that is in the possession of the state; and, the state is required to provide the defendant with the documents, items and information requested. A defendant waives the right to discovery when the fine is paid.City of Morgan's Point Municipal Court
Effective October 1, 2015, all City of Morgan's Point Municipal Court services are now being processed at the La Porte Municipal Courthouse. For information about a City of Morgan's Point case please call (281) 842-0415. To make payments by phone call 1-800-272-9829 and enter Jurisdiction Code: 6953.