Municipal Court

Address: 
201 E. Texas Midland, TX 79701

General Info 

The Municipal Court is presided over by the Honorable Sharon Hatten who is designated as the Presiding Judge. The Honorable Tim Meek serves as an Associate Judge for the Court. Both judges are required to be licensed attorneys and are appointed by the Midland City Council. Both judges are direct appointees and are not under the direction of the city manager.

 What We Do

The Municipal Court of the City of Midland is a Court of Record allowing for a more efficient disposition of appeals arising from the court. Defendants may appeal their case to the Midland County Court.

Each appeal is determined solely on the basis of errors submitted in the defendant's motion for new trial and presented in a transcript and a statement of facts to a Midland County Judge.

Upon review of the transcript and statement of facts, the Midland County Judge will either affirm the judgment of the Municipal Court or remand the case to the Municipal Court for a new trial.

Jurisdiction

Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all Class C Misdemeanors committed within the city limits of the City of Midland. These generally include traffic offenses, parking offenses, city code violations, and certain criminal offenses including family violence assaults, public order crimes and juvenile matters.

The Staff

The staff of the Municipal Court consists of department manager, Presiding Judge Sharon Hatten, Associate Judge Tim Meek, Court Administrator Cara Everts, and 20 staff support personnel.

Court Appearance

An appearance is required to be made within fourteen calendar days of the date of your citation. Your appearance should be made in person at 201 E. Texas or by mail. You may not enter an appearance by phone.

Ticket Information
Ph: 432-685-7314

Jury Duty
Ph: 432-685-7303

Payment Account Information
Ph: 432-685-7313

Trial Information
Ph: 432-685-7300

Warrant Information
Ph: 432-685-7308

Driving Safety Course Information
Ph: 432-685-7315

Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed