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City Hall Location
200 W. Willis Street
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 259-1239
Fax: (512) 528-2713
Presiding Judge
Travis Lucas
Associate Judge
Donna King
Jury Duty Info:
(512) 259-1239 Option 5
Court Administrator:
Barbara Shannon
Sr. Deputy Clerk/Juv Case Mgr.
Esmer Esparza
Sr. Deputy Clerk
Mary Lou Quesada
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Excluding City Holidays
The court opens promptly at 8:00 a.m. and remains until all scheduled docket activity is complete
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Mission
The mission of this court and all court personnel is to effectively and efficiently provide equal and impartial justice as prescribed by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Code of Judicial Conduct.
In addition we strive to facilitate the timely disposition of all cases with patient and courteous service.
Municipal Court Jurisdiction
The Municipal Court is the first level of the judicial branch of government. Its jurisdiction and authority are prescribed by Article 4.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 30.080 of the Texas Government Code.
The jurisdiction of the Municipal Court includes class C misdemeanors occurring within the territorial limits of the City of Leander.
Charges may be filed in Municipal Court by county peace officers, state peace officers, parks and wildlife officials, citizens, and a variety of city employees, including but not limited to police, fire, code enforcement and animal control.
State statutes enforced in Municipal Court include the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the Texas Health Code, the Family Code, and the Safety Code. Municipal Court deals with offenses, which are punishable by fine only.
The Municipal Judge also serves as a magistrate of the State and has the authority to issue search warrants, emergency protective orders and arrest warrants.
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