Fines/Cost Schedule

Below are the fines and costs for certain offenses filed in the court. If a violation is not listed below you may contact the court for the amount due or for assistance at 512-272-8178 or court@manortx.gov.

 

The maximum fine for most court cases is as follows: 

 

  • Traffic Violations: $200 (fines may be doubled for some offenses if it occurred in a construction zone with workers present)
  • Penal Violations: $500
  • City Ordinances: $500 (Ordinance violations regarding fire safety, zoning or public health and sanitation can be up to $2,000)

 

Fines/cost schedule has been set by the presiding judge allowing the court clerk to process certain offenses at the window. Fines ranges are set by state law and any amount within the range may be assessed in open court. 

 

If you are convicted of an offense and unable to pay the fine and court costs, you may have the court assess your ability to pay and the court may provide alternatives to full payment in satisfying the judgement.

 

Violation Base Fine* (citations issued on or after 2/10/2020) Court Costs (citations issued on or after 1/1/20) Total

Speeding

$8 per mile over the limit ($10 in school zone)

 $134.00 ($159.00 in school zone) Dependent on speed

Ran Red Light

 $150.00 $134.00 $284.00

Ran Stop Sign

 $150.00 $134.00 $284.00

Drove on Improved Shoulder

 $120.00 $134.00 $254.00

Expired Motor Vehicle Registration**

 $120.00 $81.00 $201.00

Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility**

 $200.00 $81.00 $281.00

No Driver's License**

 $200.00 $81.00 $281.00

Drove While License Invalid

 $200.00 $81.00 $281.00

Seat Belt (Adult)

 $50.00 $134.00 $184.00

Seat Belt (Child)

 $50.00 $134.00 $184.00

Theft Under $100

 $500.00 $81.00 $581.00

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 $500.00 $81.00 $581.00

Assault

$500.00 $81.00 $581.00

Public Intoxication

 $300.00 $81.00 $381.00

Disregard Traffic Control Device

 $120.00 $134.00 $254.00

Emergency Vehicle - Fail to Yield Right of Way

 $200.00 $134.00 $334.00

Code of Ordinances - Animal Running at Large

 $250.00 $81.00 $331.00

Code of Ordinances - Animal License Required**

 $250.00 $81.00 $331.00

 

* Base fines have been set by the presiding judge allowing the court clerk to process certain offenses at the window. Fines ranges are set by state law and any amount within the range may be assessed in open court. 

 

** These offenses may be eligible for dismissal based on compliance. Please contact the court.

The City of Manor is a diverse, sustainable community and regional leader with exceptional services, a high quality of life, and a safe environment for citizens and businesses to thrive. 

Copyright © Manor, Texas  2016

powered by ezTaskTitanium TM