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| City of Yoakum Municipal Court 900 Irvine St. PO Box 738 Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-6321 Fax #: (361) 293-5589 |
| Fines are paid at City Hall located at 808 Hwy 77a South in Yoakum. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Municipal Court is held on Friday mornings at 900 Irvine Street in Yoakum. Juvenile Court begins at 8:30 a.m. and Adult Court begins at 10:00 a.m. Bench Trials begin at 11:00 a.m. Jury Trials begins at 1:00 p.m. |
| Raquel Gomez Court Clerk |
| Stephen Nobles Community Services/Animal Control Officer |
| The mission of the Municipal Court is pre-determined by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Code of Judicial Conduct. The court and all support personnel shall provide equal and impartial justice under the law and process each case efficiently without delay or unnecessary expense. In addition, it is the mission of this division to provide a friendly environment responding to the needs of all persons who come in contact with the Yoakum Municipal Court. |
If you were issued a citation by City of Yoakum police, a specific date and time for you to appear
before Judge Pelech at the Yoakum Municipal Court is indicated on that citation.
The Yoakum Municipal Court is the first level of the judicial branch of government. The
jurisdiction of the Municipal Court include Class C Misdemeanors occurring within the territorial
limits of the City of Yoakum.
The charges processed by the Municipal Court will be filed mostly by the Yoakum Police Officers,
but may also include county peace officers, state peace officers, parks and wildlife officials,
citizens, and a variety of city employees including, but not limited to, fire, code enforcement and
animal control officers.
before Judge Pelech at the Yoakum Municipal Court is indicated on that citation.
The Yoakum Municipal Court is the first level of the judicial branch of government. The
jurisdiction of the Municipal Court include Class C Misdemeanors occurring within the territorial
limits of the City of Yoakum.
The charges processed by the Municipal Court will be filed mostly by the Yoakum Police Officers,
but may also include county peace officers, state peace officers, parks and wildlife officials,
citizens, and a variety of city employees including, but not limited to, fire, code enforcement and
animal control officers.
Most cases are criminal in nature, but Municipal Courts have limited administrative jurisdiction
over certain city ordinance violations such as animal control and health and safety issues.
The Municipal Judge also serves as magistrate of the State and has the authority to issue warrants,
emergency protective orders and arrest warrants.
over certain city ordinance violations such as animal control and health and safety issues.
The Municipal Judge also serves as magistrate of the State and has the authority to issue warrants,
emergency protective orders and arrest warrants.
| Other Helpful Links pertaining to the Yoakum Municipal Court |
| Court Main Page Payment & Warrants Court Rules Dismissal Trial Driving Safety Course Juror Information Courtesy Letter Court Fees |
| Municipal Court |
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| Municipal Judge Daniel Pelech |
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