Warrants

Welcome to the City of Bellmead Municipal Court Warrants Information page. This section is designed to provide you with essential details regarding warrants issued by the municipal court. Please review the following information carefully:

Search Warrants:

Use our online search tool to check if you have an active warrant. Enter your details to access information about any outstanding warrants against you.

Clearing Warrants:

Understand the steps and options available for clearing your warrant. This includes information on payment methods, court appearances, and other resolution procedures.

  • Option 1: Pay the balance if full.  Paying the balance in full will release the warrant(s) and any driver's license hold(s).  Clearance of driver's license holds can take up to 5 business days to be processed by the DPS. This option does result in a conviction for the offense(s).
  • Option 2: Establish a payment plan.  If you are not able to pay the balance in full, you may establish a payment plan with the court.  Please contact the court if you are interested in this option which does result in a conviction for the offense(s).
    • The standard payment plan for warrant(s) requires a minimum down payment of $100.00 for total balances under $500.00 or 20% for total balances over $500.00.  The remaining balance is split into 4-equal monthly payments.  There is paperwork that is required to be filed with the court to request this payment plan.  
    • If you defaulted on a previous payment plan with this court or require lower monthly payments you will be required to appear before the judge.  
    • The initial payment will release the warrant(s). However, any driver's license hold(s) will remain in force until the total balance is paid in full. 
  • Option 3: Request community service.  You may request to perform community service in lieu of paying a portion or all of your balance.  This option requires the filing of paperwork to confirm your indigent status and you will be required to appear before the judge.  This option will result in a conviction for the offense(s).  The warrant(s) will be cleared upon community service being granted.  However, any DL hold(s) will remain in force until the community service hours are submitted, approved, and applied.  Please contact the court if your are interested in this option.
  • Option 4: Request time served.  If you have served time in jail since the date of your offense(s), you may request time served in lieu of paying a portion or all of your balance.  This options requires the filing of specific paperwork and will result in a conviction for the offense(s) if granted.  Any balance remaining after time served has been granted will be due in full within 30 days.
  • Option 5: Plea not guilty and request trial.  You have the right to plea not guilty and request a trial for your outstanding offense(s), if a plea has not previously been entered.  This option requires the filing of specific paperwork with the court.  The warrant(s) will not clear until a court date is established.  Any DL hold(s) will remain in force until the outstanding offense(s) are fully resolved unless otherwise ordered by the judge.  Warrant(s) and DL hold(s) may be cleared while awaiting a court date if you hire an attorney to file a surety bond or file a cash bond with the court.  Please contact the court if you are interested in this option.

Court Appearance:

You must schedule a court appearance with the judge if you were charged with assault family violence or an alcohol offense as a minor.  You must also schedule a court appearance if you are requesting community service or a low monthly payment plan.  If required, find information on court appearances, including date, time, and location here. It's important to address your warrant promptly to avoid further consequences.

Reach out to the City of Bellmead Municipal Court for any additional assistance or inquiries regarding your warrant.  Remember, resolving your warrant is crucial to avoid any legal repercussions. Take the necessary steps outlined above to address your situation promptly.