Municipal Court

Trenton Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all fine-only offenses committed within the city limits of Trenton. These offenses include Class C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and city ordinance violations.

The sworn officials of Trenton Municipal Court strive to assist with the disposition of all citations in a processional and proficient manner.

Options for handling your citations:

1. Pay your fine, or
2. Request a Driver Safety Course* (previously known as defensive driving), or
3. Request deferred disposition*, or
4. Request a Judge or Jury trial.

*Please contact the court to verify you are eligible for these options.

Warrant Information
If your citation is in warrant status:

Warrants are not cleared, nor the hold on a driver’s license released until the payment amount owed on the warrant is paid in full. Payment plans require a minimum of half (50%) of the amount due as the first payment. Payment plans are not available for Capias Pro Fine warrants without an appearance before the court. Personal checks will not be accepted as payment for a warrant.

Court Ordered Community Service Work
The City of Trenton does accept Court ordered community service volunteers on a limited basis as work is available and a need is present. Each applicant must provide City Hall with a copy of their court order detailing how many hours have been ordered, and for what offenses hours were assigned. The applicant much also sign an agreement detailing the rules and regulations of our program. This must be done in person at City Hall.

Call 903-898-2237 for additional information.