Municipal Court

The Municipal Court has original jurisdiction of all criminal and civil cases arising under the City Charter, the City Code and other ordinances of the City, with power to punish violations thereof by imposing fines and penalties. The Municipal Court also has the power to assess and collect civil penalties, order and enforce by contempt abatement of nuisances, enforce subpoenas issued by the Charter, Municipal Code and other ordinances.

Court In Session

Municipal Court is in session the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (and 5th if there is one) of the month at 9 a.m. in City Hall, which is located at 427 Rio Grande Pl on the 3rd Floor in Council Chambers.

Upcoming Jury Trial Dates:

Day: Friday, March 20th, 2026                                                                                                               Time: 9:00am                                                                                                                                        Juror information: Jurors please report to the 3rd floor of City Hall, 427 Rio Grande Place no later than 8:30 am. You can park in the Rio Grand Parking Garage, please bring your parking ticket inside with you and you will be provided a validation sticker once dismissed.                                                                                             

Judge & Court Prosecutor

Ted Gardenswartz, Municipal Court Judge                                                                                                 Luisa Berne, Court Prosecutor

Court Clerk

Tracy Terry, Court Clerk                                                                                                                           Lexie Oeth, Deputy Court Clerk

Court Docket

See the current court docket.