County Criminal Court
(Misdemeanors)
(Updated 11/15/2013)

The County Clerk’s office records information on all class A and B misdemeanor offenses like DWIs, thefts and assaults and Class C misdemeanors appealed from a lower court.  It also provides administrative support to the Garza County Court through the issuance of warrants, summons, subpoenas, commitments and more.

Court Costs
 Conviction as of:  Standard A & B Misdemeanors

 Class C Misdemeanors

 (Appeals from lower courts)
 Before 09/01/2006  $249.00*  $189.00*
 09/01/2006  $254.00*  $194.00*
 09/01/2007  $258.00*  $198.00*
 09/01/2009  $262.00*  $202.10*
 09/01/2013  $267.00*  $207.10*
*Court Costs may vary depending on the actual criminal charge. Court Costs do not include the Fine and/or Restitution amounts that may be ordered by the judge after a criminal conviction. Please inquire with the Clerk’s office.
 Additional Fees (if applicable)
 Administration Fee  $ 2.00
 Certified Copy/page  $ 1.00
 Civil Justice Repository Fee  $ 0.10
 Copies per page  $ 1.00
 DNA Record Fee (Adult)  $ 34.00
 DNA Record Fee (Juvenile, TYC Conv)  $ 50.00
 DNA Record Fee (Juvenile, No TYC)  $ 34.00
 EMS Trauma Care Fee  $ 100.00
 Intoxication Blood Draw (county)  $ 80.00
 Jury Fee (if convicted by a jury)  $ 20.00
 Juv. Delinquency Prev. Fee  $ 50.00
 Petition/Habeas Corpus  ZERO
 Repayment of Rewards  all or part
 Restitution Fee  $ 12.00
 Returned Check Fee  $ 30.00
 Service by Certified Mail w/Postage  $ 50.00
 Substance Abuse-Resid. Aftercare  varies
 Substance Conviction  $ 60.00
 Time Payment Fee  $ 25.00
 Video Fee  $ 15.00
 Witness Fee (per day)  $ 10.00

If you have any questions call 806-495-4430 or email: terri.laurence@co.garza.tx.us