City Marshal Division · Fire Marshal's Office
City Marshal
Emergency? Call 911. Marshal and court phone lines are for non-emergency business.
What we do
We serve warrants issued by the Municipal Court, keep the courtroom safe, assist the Cockrell Hill Police Department on patrol, and enforce the City's property maintenance ordinances.
Warrant service
We locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants issued by the Cockrell Hill Municipal Court.
Court security
We keep the judge, court staff, and visitors safe during court proceedings, and screen everyone who enters.
Community patrol
We assist the Cockrell Hill Police Department with patrol, traffic enforcement, and parking violations.
Code enforcement
We enforce city ordinances on property maintenance, from high grass and junk vehicles to substandard structures.
Warrants and failure to appear
When is a warrant issued?
A warrant for your arrest may be issued if you don't take action on your citation by the deadline. This usually happens when:
- You miss your court date: you didn't contact the court or submit a plea by the date on your citation.
- You miss a payment: you were on a payment plan and didn't pay by the due date.
What can happen
- ArrestYou can be arrested at any time, including at your home or workplace.
- Additional chargesA new charge of Failure to Appear may be added, with more fines.
- License holdThe court may notify the State, which can prevent you from renewing your driver's license.
Think you have a warrant?
If you think you have an active warrant, contact the Cockrell Hill Municipal Court right away at 214-339-1976, option 2. Taking care of a warrant voluntarily is always the best way to avoid being arrested.
Court security and courtroom rules
Everyone entering the building, and their belongings, is subject to search by Court Security and Marshal staff.
Not allowed
- Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, and chemical sprays
- Food, drinks, and gum in the courtroom
Dress code
Dress in a clean and tasteful manner. The following are not allowed:
- Hats, caps, bandanas, or hoodies (except for verified religious or medical reasons)
- Tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, or midriff-baring tops
- Shorts, cut-off jeans, leggings, or sagging pants
- Flip-flops, house shoes, or slides (shoes are required)
- Clothing with profane language or offensive images
- Excessively dirty, soiled, or stained clothing
In the courtroom
- Children are not allowed in the courtroom during proceedings. Please arrange childcare before your court date.
- Remove sunglasses when you enter the courtroom unless they are medically required.
- Turn off or silence cell phones and other devices. Devices that aren't silenced may be taken by the bailiff.
- No audio or video recording without prior written permission from the Presiding Judge.
- Stay quiet while court is in session.
Handling a citation?
Pleas, payments, Driving Safety Course and deferred disposition requests, and dismissals are handled by the Cockrell Hill Municipal Court. A Court of Record with jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors punishable by fine only, including traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and parking citations.
Contact the court
- 214-339-1976, option 2
- [email protected]
- 4125 W Clarendon Drive, Cockrell Hill, TX 75211
Hours
- Monday through Thursday:
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Friday:
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Closed daily for lunch:
- 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Pay a fine
Pay online (Certified Payments) (external site)Bureau code 1007071By phone: 1-866-549-1010
Court officials
Honorable Caprice Garcia, Municipal Court Judge
Sally Rico, Court Administrator[email protected]
Court forms
Deputy Marshals
- Senior Deputy MarshalBrad Sims[email protected]
- Deputy MarshalAshlee Wainscott[email protected]
- Deputy MarshalRip Brown[email protected]
Fire Marshal's Office: 214-330-6333 or [email protected]
Marshal staff and the Court Clerk can explain procedures but can't give legal advice. If you need legal help, talk with a licensed attorney.