Citations and Complaints BINDER.pdf - Texas Municipal Courts ...
Citations and Complaints BINDER.pdf - Texas Municipal Courts ...
Citations and Complaints BINDER.pdf - Texas Municipal Courts ...
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CITATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON CHARGED<br />
CITATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
2. OFFENSE CHARGED<br />
Specifics for speeding –Section 543.010, Transportation<br />
Code<br />
Must state applicable speed limit <strong>and</strong> “clocked” speed<br />
“The complaint <strong>and</strong> the summons or notice to appear on a<br />
charge of speeding under this subtitle must specify: (1)<br />
the maximum or minimum speed limit applicable in the<br />
district or at the location, <strong>and</strong> (2) the speed at which the<br />
defendant is alleged to have driven.”<br />
CITATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
3. TIME AND PLACE OF APPEARANCE<br />
Specifics for Rules of the Road violations –Section 543.006,<br />
Transportation Code<br />
At least 10 days after date of arrest, unless the person<br />
dem<strong>and</strong>s an earlier hearing<br />
Before a magistrate having jurisdiction of offense who is in<br />
municipality or county in which offense is alleged to have<br />
occurred<br />
Remember “Mailbox Rule” – Article 45.013, TCCP<br />
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