Warrants

Information on Court Warrants

Edinburg is a safe harbor court which means that persons may appear in the court at any time to resolve their outstanding cases without the fear of being arrested for warrants issued by the Edinburg Municipal Court.

Type of Warrants

For “Class C Misdemeanor” offenses the initial punishment assessed does not include jail time. When you sign the citation issued by the police officer, you promise to appear in court. You may be arrested if you do not voluntarily come to court as you have promised. In addition, you may be arrested if you do not pay the fine assessed by the Court, which you promised to pay.

An additional offense of Failure to Appear or Violate Promise to Appear
Not appearing at the Court as promised
Not taking care of original Class C citation

For people failing to obey Judge’s order to pay fine on or before a certain date.

Outsourced Collection Contracts (Art. 103.0031. Collection Contracts)

The Edinburg Municipal Court has contracted with various outsourced collection agencies to assist with the collection of fines and fees that are owed to the court and city.

Collection Agency	Notes / Fees
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Law Firm	Referral to this collection agency will have an additional 30% fee added to the amount owed per offense.
OmniBase (Texas Department of Public Safety)	Referral to this collection agency will have an additional fee added to the amount owed per offense and your driver’s license renewal may be denied. Prior to 2019 fee $30 2020 to current fee $10
Scofflaw Program (Hidalgo County)	Referral to this collection agency will have an additional $20 fee added to the amount owed per offense and your license plate renewal may be denied.

Amnesty Program

The Amnesty Program is an opportunity for anyone to resolve their pending Edinburg Municipal Court cases. No one will be arrested if they voluntarily make an appearance for court and make a good faith effort to make arrangements on their pending cases.

Credit for Time Served in Jail

Credit for time served in jail is determined by the Judge. The defendant must plea to the offense(s) charged. To request credit for time served, please complete the form.

Individuals who receive a citation are responsible for the timely payment of all applicable fines and fees.