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Lockhart Municipal Court

Municipal Court is open to the public.

ZOOM HEARINGS ARE OFFERED FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE

Failure to attend your scheduled court hearing will result in additional fines and or warrants being issued for your arrest.

The court requires you to inform us of updated contact information:

  • Mailing address
  • phone number
  • email address

 

    Municipal Court is open to the public.

    Courtroom Conduct

    The following are prohibited:

    Weapons of any type (e.g., guns, knives, chemical sprays, etc.)

    All electronic devices

    Recording devices; The activity of photographing, televising, video transcribing, recording and   broadcasting are prohibited in the courtroom, chambers or any other interior area of the municipal court building unless expressly approved by the Court in advance.

    Cameras

    Wearing hats, caps, sunglasses

    Food or beverages

    Talking/loud noises

    Gestures, facial expressions or sounds indicating approval/disapproval

    Inappropriate attire: shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, midriff tops, visible undergarments, garments that display messages that promote violence, drugs or illicit behavior

    Displaying gang signs/gestures

     

    Anyone expressing egregious disregard for the dignity of the court may be held in contempt of court at the discretion of the Judge. 

    By Order of Presiding Judge, City of Lockhart Municipal Court


    If you do not have the below resources you may not attend a Zoom hearing:         

    • Access to a stable internet connection
    • Access to a smart phone/device that will support the Zoom application
    • Access to the equipment required:
      • Camera
      • Microphone

     

    All persons who wish to participate in a Zoom hearing must:

    • Follow Court decorum rules,
    • be respectful to all Court staff,
    • be patient as technical issues may occur,
    • give your full attention.

    State law requires Zoom hearings to be open to the public; all virtual court hearings will be streamed live on YouTube.

    Instructions:

    • Go to zoom.us
    • Click on "Join a meeting"
    • Enter Meeting ID
    • Enter your name as it appears on court case/ticket (last name, first name)        
    • Enter meeting password

    Usernames: If you have two last names or a hyphened last name please enter it as it appears on your citation.

    NOTE: meeting IDs and passwords are different for each hearing (see below)

    Open court

    Monday and Tuesday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

    meeting ID: 5123988330         password: A9Mp1Y

     

     

    Have you missed the original date on your citation?

    Late Notice:

    Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

    meeting ID: 96103551994        password: 592876

     

    Defaulted on your previous court order?

    Show Cause:

    Thursdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

    meeting ID: 91492783572        password: 236499

    Things to note:

    If you have made a plea of not guilty, your Zoom meeting ID and password will not be posted on the website. 

    If you are set for a Truancy hearing, you must appear in person.

     

     

    Email court@lockhart-tx.org and request arrangements.

    Please include a copy of your photo ID as an attachment. 

    At this time, you will be required to enter your plea of either Guilty, Nolo Contendere, or Not Guilty.

    If you are set for a truancy hearing, you must appear in person. 

    If you were under the age of 17 at the time of your citation you must appear in person with a parent/guardian. 


    You may mail the bottom portion of your citation to the Court's address:

    1914 W. San Antonio Street

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

     

    Upon mailing the bottom of the citation please indicate your plea, sign your name, and enclose the correct amount due to the Court. If you do not know the amount of your citation, please call the court at 512-398-8330.

     

    If you are set for a Truancy hearing you must appear in person. 

    If you were under the age of 17 at the time of your citation, you must appear in person with a parent/guardian. 

    Press ENTER key to focus on the active panel

Mission Statement

Efficient and effective services through the promotion of justice

 

The mission of the Court is to interpret and adjudicate applicable state laws, and to support the local community by providing efficient and effective services through the promotion of justice.

We seek to serve the citizens of Lockhart in an accountable, efficient, and independent manner.

In addition to providing fair and equal access to all citizens of Lockhart, we also strive to facilitate the timely disposition of cases with prompt and courteous service.

 

Lockhart Municipal Court is located at:

1914 West San Antonio St.

Lockhart, TX 78644

Court hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Judges hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Please note, the court recognizes all City holidays.

Presiding Judge:

Robert Haedge

Associate Judge:

Erin Westmoreland

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    Level II Certified Court Clerk
    737-787-7985
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Lockhart Municipal Court 

1914 W. San Antonio St. 
Lockhart, Texas 78644 
512-398-8330
Fax: 512-620-0150

Email: court@lockhart-tx.org

Court Manager Juvenile Case Manager

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