Municipal Court

The Municipal Court and its’ officers represent the judicial branch of Quitman city government and is a part of the Texas Judicial System.  Its’ role is to adjudicate class C misdemeanor criminal cases and other state and city ordinance violations which occur within the city.  The mission of the Court and its’ officers is to provide a forum for the trial of all fine-only offenses in a fair, independent, impartial, timely and courteous manner.  The Municipal Court serves a critical role in preserving public safety, protecting the quality of life in our community and deterring future criminal behavior, and in doing so, promoting the public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.