TARRANT COUNTY, TX
County Criminal Court No. 4
Frequently Asked Questions
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| # | Questions | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How can I get a copy of a reporter's record/transcript of a hearing or trial? | Pursuant to the Rules of Appellate Procedure regarding the preparation of a Reporter's Record, requests must be made in writing designating the specific ordered. If you are not filing Notice of Appeal and simply want a copy of a record taken, please contact the Court Reporter at 817-884-2917. |
| 2 | How can I get copies of a judgment, sentence or dismissal? | Contact the County Clerk at 817-884-1399. |
| 3 | How do I find out the date and time of my court appearance? | Contact your attorney or bondsman for the date and time of your court appearance. Contact Signora Lott, court coordinator, at 817-884-2055 for information on other dockets. |
| 4 | How long does a trial take? | Most misdemeanor trials last from one to two days. |
| 5 | My attorney is hired and we are set on the initial appearance docket. Are we excused? | You may be excused from initial appearance upon notification to the court coordinator that you do have an attorney, and the attorney requests an excusal. |
| 6 | My case is set on the docket. Do my attorney and I have to be there? | Yes. When your case is set on the docket both you and your attorney must be present. |
| 7 | What cases are handled by CCC No. 4? | Class A and B misdemeanor cases that have allegedly occurred in Tarrant County, Texas, are under the jurisdiction of CCC No. 4. |
| 8 | What is probation? | Probation is when a defendant's sentence is suspended and the defendant stays in Tarrant County to be rehabilitated. The Probation Department is now called the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD). |
| 9 | Where do I pay my court costs/attorney's fees? | You may pay your court costs/attorney's fees at the County Clerk's payment window, which is located on the lower plaza in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. The Justice Center is at 401 W. Belknap, Fort Worth. |
| 10 | Where is the court located? | County Criminal Court No. 4 is located on the 5th floor of the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. The Justice Center is at 401 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas. |
| 11 | Who do I contact to find the outcome of a trial/plea? | Contact either the Court Coordinator at 817-884-2055 or the County Clerk at 817-884-1399. |