Tomball, TX · Harris County
Municipal Court Appearance Form
Defendants use this form to enter a plea and make eligible requests to the Tomball Municipal Court for each charged offense on a citation.
What this form is
The Tomball Municipal Court Appearance Form lets a defendant enter a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest and, for guilty or no-contest pleas, request an available option. Complete a separate form for each charge on the citation and submit it on or before the appearance date shown there. The form asks for contact details, citation and offense information, the plea, and any request or relevant circumstances.
Who needs it
A person charged with an offense on a Tomball citation should complete one form for each charge and select a plea.
How to submit it
Mail, email the form to [email protected], or fax it to 281-290-1016 on or before the appearance date on the citation. Confirm receipt of emailed or faxed forms by calling 281-351-7894.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the listed supporting items, such as proof of compliance or a Financial Statement/Application, are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Tomball Municipal Court Appearance Form.
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Complete the Form
Print and complete both sides for each charge. Enter your information, select one plea, and mark any request allowed for that plea.
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Gather Supporting Items
Include any required items for your request, such as a Financial Statement/Application or proof of compliance, when applicable.
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Submit to the Court
Mail, email, or fax the form by the appearance date on your citation. Confirm receipt if you email or fax it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tomball Municipal Court Appearance Form?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. Its listed supporting items are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Tomball Appearance Form?
- Mail it, email it to [email protected], or fax it to 281-290-1016 by the appearance date on your citation. Confirm receipt of emailed or faxed forms by calling 281-351-7894.
- Do I need a separate form for each charge?
- Yes. The form says to complete the front and back for each charge on your citation and submit one form for each charged offense.
- What can I request on the form?
- For a guilty or no-contest plea, the form lists options including payment, a payment plan, community service, jail credit, and dismissal requests. Some options require eligibility or supporting items.
Need something notarized?
This Municipal Court Appearance Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.