See below for answers to frequently asked questions about the E-ticket you were issued during a traffic stop. If you don’t see the answer you need, contact the court listed on traffic citation for more information.
IMPORTANT : If you received a traffic citation, DO NOT IGNORE IT . Contact the court and get more information about all the options available to you.
Kinney County – Justice of the Peace
P.O. Box 389
207 E. Spring Street
Bracketville, TX 78832
(830) 563-2881
www.co.kinney.tx.us/page/kinney.Justice
You may either contest the citation, make other arrangements with the court, or you may pay the fine.
- To contest the citation, you may appear in court at the location, date and time provided on the digital citation. To access the digital citation, scan the QR code on the card issued to you by the law enforcement officer (see “About the QR code…” for more information regarding the QR code).
- Contact the court before the “Notice to Appear” date to make arrangements with the court, such as deferred disposition or taking a driving safety course. Contact the court for more information.
- Contact the court to pay the fine.
Yes, you have the right to contest or challenge a citation in court. Specific procedures and requirements vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the citation. Contact the court for information regarding instructions on how to respond to a citation. You may seek legal advice, if necessary.
To determine if you qualify for a driving safety course, and if it’s an option for mitigating your citation, you should contact the court directly. They can provide guidance on whether you meet the eligibility criteria.
NOTE : If you request deferred disposition or request a driving safety course, it will be up to the judge to grant it.
Contact the court for all payment options or refer to the Courtesy Form provided at the time the traffic citation was issued.
Contact the court to discuss payment arrangements.
Yes, paying a fine associated with a traffic ticket will result in a conviction on your state driving record.
Contact the court to make specific arrangements regarding your citation, such as requesting an extension to pay a fine.
Failure to respond to the citation after the Notice to Appear date may result in a separate charge of Violate Promise to Appear. This separate charge may be filed with additional costs and an arrest warrant.
The citation may also be referred to a collection agency and may be reported to the state’s “Failure to Pay” program – also known as OmniBase .
An alternative option, such as Community Service, will be decided by the Judge. You will need to contact the court to submit a plea form, appear in court and speak to the Judge.
You have until the court appearance date noted on your E-Ticket.
If you are unable to pay the fine in full, contact the court to make arrangements or to contest the violations. Do not ignore the citation!