San Juan Municipal Court
Our objective is to address infractions in compliance with both state legislation and city regulations, ensuring equitable treatment for all individuals. If you have been issued a ticket or citation by a San Juan peace officer or a City of San Juan code enforcement officer, please reach out to the Municipal Court. If you wish to dispute your citation or ticket, you must visit the Municipal Court. Alternatively, if you do not wish to contest it, you can conveniently make your ticket payment online.
2301 N Raul Longoria Rd, San Juan, TX 78589
Hours of Operation
Cashier Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Annual Court Holidays:
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- Good Friday – Friday before Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
- Independence Day – July 4
- Labor Day – 1st Monday in September
- Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November
- Christmas Eve – December 24 (or business day)
- Christmas Day – December 25 (or business day)
- Public Information Requests
Requests must be completed in writing and include the following:
- Full name
- DOB
- Case number or ticket number
- Specify what is being requested
The clerk handling these requests will present it to the presiding judge. Once the request is approved the clerk will prepare the paper work and contact you.
If you wish to speak to a court clerk regarding your citation or warrant, please call 956-223-2460. The system accepts Visa and Mastercard. There is a fee starting at $2.50-$3.50 to use the online payments system.
Appearance
The law requires you to appear in court on your case. Your appearance date is noted on your citation. Defendants may make an appearance in person or by attorney in open court, by delivering a plea to the court.
You should read the following explanations of all three types of pleas and think carefully before making your decision of which plea you should use:
Plea of Guilty – A plea by which a defendant confesses to the crime with which the defendant is charged, or the verdict by which a defendant is convicted.
Plea of Nolo Contendere (no contest) – A plea in which the defendant does not contest the charge. You will almost certainly be found guilty, unless you are eligible and successfully complete a driving safety course and or court ordered probation. Also, a plea of nolo contendere cannot be used against you in a subsequent civil suit for damages.
Plea of Not Guilty – A plea of not guilty means that you are informing the Court that you deny guilt or that you have a good defense in your case, and the that the State must prove what it has charged against you.
Juveniles – All juveniles under the age of 17 must appear in open court for all proceeding in their cases. The parent of a juvenile charged in the Municipal Court is required to be present in court with their child.
Courtroom Dress code – To be permitted in the Courtroom, you must dress appropriately.
Judge Eloy Hernandez
My duties include overseeing court proceedings, ensuring compliance with legal protocols, and rendering impartial decisions on cases presented within my jurisdiction.
Judge Roberto Garza
Judge Eloy Hernandez
Maria Ella Enriquez
Court Admin.
In my role as a court administrator in the City of San Juan, I am responsible for managing the daily operations of the court, coordinating with judges, legal staff, and the public, and ensuring the efficient functioning of the judicial system.
Melissa Sanchez
Admin. Assistant
My responsibilities entail managing clerical tasks, assisting court personnel, and ensuring the smooth and organized operation of administrative functions within the court system.
Elisa Pedroza
Admin. Assistant II
My duties include overseeing court proceedings, ensuring compliance with legal protocols, and rendering impartial decisions on cases presented within my jurisdiction.
Maria Ella Enriquez
Court Admin.
In my role as a court administrator in the City of San Juan, I am responsible for managing the daily operations of the court, coordinating with judges, legal staff, and the public, and ensuring the efficient functioning of the judicial system.
Melissa Sanchez
Admin. Assistant
My responsibilities entail managing clerical tasks, assisting court personnel, and ensuring the smooth and organized operation of administrative functions within the court system.
Elisa Pedroza
Admin. Assistant II
My duties include overseeing court proceedings, ensuring compliance with legal protocols, and rendering impartial decisions on cases presented within my jurisdiction.
