Fines
The amount of fine the court assesses is determined only by the facts and circumstances of the case. Mitigating circumstances may lower the fine, even if you are guilty. On the other hand, aggravating circumstances may increase the fine. The maximum fine for most municipal court traffic violations is $200; for municipal court penal violations — $500; for certain city ordinance violations — $1,000; and for other city ordinance violations — $500.
In addition to a fine, court costs mandated by state law will be charged. The costs are different depending on the offense. You need to check with the court for the amount that will be assessed to the violation for which you are charged. If you request a trial, you may have to also pay the costs of overtime paid to a peace officer spent testifying in the trial. If you request a jury trial, an additional $3 jury fee is assessed. If a warrant was served or processed by a peace officer, an additional $50 fee is also assessed.
Court costs are assessed if you are found guilty at trial, if you plead guilty or nolo contendre, if your case is deferred for a driving safety course or if your case is deferred and you are placed on probation. If you are found not guilty, court costs cannot be assessed.
Call (979) 265-8157 for more information.
Payment Options
In Person
Payments may be made during regular business hours at the court window.
Online
Please note at 5% processing fee applies to all payments made. Partial payments are not accepted unless you have already contacted the court to arrange a payment plan.
Mail
Payment must be postmarked on or before the appearance date on the citation.
Cashier’s Check or Money Order
Pay to the order of: City of Richwood Municipal Court
Send To:
Richwood Municipal Court
1800 N Brazosport Blvd.
Richwood, Texas 77531
Payment Plans
To request a Payment Agreement contact the Municipal Court on or before the court date on the citation.
