Garland Municipal Court Warrants
The Garland Municipal Court
The Garland Municipal Court — formally the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court — hears Class C misdemeanors and traffic citations filed inside the city. When a case is left open or a date is missed, the court can issue a warrant that only it has the power to recall.
A practical feature here is the 24-hour payment drop box at the building entrance, which lets you leave a payment outside normal counter hours — though for an active warrant you should still confirm the case before relying on it. The court does not handle felonies or Class A and B misdemeanors; those run through the Dallas County courts. Confirm any warrant through the details below before acting.
Garland Municipal CourtBrad Neighbor Municipal Court
1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042
Phone: 972-205-2330
Online court services: garlandtx.gov/431/Online-Court-Services
What this court handles: Class C misdemeanor and traffic offenses inside Garland. When a case stays open, it can issue an alias warrant on a citation you never answered, or a capias pro fine warrant once a fine or judgment goes unpaid.
How to check for a Garland warrant
There are three dependable ways to learn whether the Garland Municipal Court is holding a warrant: use the city’s online court services, call the court directly, or have a defense lawyer confirm the record discreetly on your behalf.
- Use Garland online court services. The city’s portal at garlandtx.gov/431/Online-Court-Services lets you look up a case and handle payments online.
- Call the court. The Garland Municipal Court at 972-205-2330 can confirm a citation, the case status, the balance, and any bond already set.
- Ask a lawyer to check confidentially. A defense attorney can verify the warrant and the amount for you, so you find out before you ever step up to the counter.
For the broader options across every North Texas court, see our guide on how to find out if you have a warrant.
What warrants the Garland court issues
A municipal court issues no felony warrants. The warrants the Garland court signs are tied to Class C and traffic cases — most often an alias warrant, a capias pro fine warrant, or a warrant after a missed setting.
- Alias warrant
- Issued when a Garland citation was written but never answered with a plea or appearance, so the case sat open. It is the court’s way of compelling that first appearance on the ticket.
- Capias pro fine
- Issued after judgment, when a fine or court cost goes unpaid. With the case already decided, clearing it focuses on satisfying the fine — whether at the counter, online, or via the drop box — or arranging an alternative the court will accept.
- Failure to appear
- Triggered by a missed Garland court date. A no-show can also add a separate failure-to-appear charge on top of the original citation.
How to clear a Garland warrant
Clearing a Garland municipal warrant follows a clear order: confirm the warrant and the amount, choose how to resolve it, get a lawyer’s help with a walk-through or a motion to recall, then close the case out on its scheduled date.
- Confirm the warrant and the amount with the Garland court. Verify the citation, the case status, and any bond or balance through Garland online court services or the clerk at 972-205-2330.
- Decide your path: pay in full, post a bond for a court setting, or request an ability-to-pay hearing under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45.045. Paying satisfies a fine-only warrant; a bond reopens the case for a new date; an ability-to-pay hearing lets the court consider a payment plan or community service. See Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 45.
- Ask a defense lawyer about a walk-through or a motion to recall. Counsel can sometimes arrange a bond in advance or move the court to recall the warrant so you re-engage with the case without an unplanned arrest.
- Resolve the case on the scheduled date. Lifting the warrant does not end the citation — appear on the new setting and close out the underlying matter.
For the general framework that applies in any court, read how to lift a warrant and bond vs. surrender.
How a lawyer helps with a Garland warrant
A defense lawyer can confirm a Garland warrant, quote the likely bond, arrange release in advance where the court allows it, and appear with you to resolve the citation — turning a stressful unknown into a planned, manageable step.
L and L Law Group is a Frisco criminal-defense firm led by Co-Founding Partners Reggie London and Njeri London, and it handles matters across the Dallas County courts. For a Garland case, that can mean verifying the warrant through the court, advising whether to pay, bond, or request an ability-to-pay hearing, filing a motion to recall when it fits, and standing with you at the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court. This site is an educational resource; when you want hands-on help, the firm can take it from confirmation to resolution. Learn more at L and L Law Group.
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Garland warrant FAQ
How do I check for a warrant in Garland?
Use Garland online court services at garlandtx.gov/431/Online-Court-Services, or call the Brad Neighbor Municipal Court at 972-205-2330 to confirm a citation and any bond. A defense lawyer can also check confidentially for you before you contact the court directly.
How do I clear a Garland Municipal Court warrant?
Confirm the warrant and amount with the court, then choose a path: pay the case in full, post a bond for a new court setting, or request an ability-to-pay hearing under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45.045. A lawyer can sometimes arrange a walk-through or a motion to recall first.
Can I use the Garland 24/7 drop box to clear a warrant?
The drop box at the building entrance lets you leave a payment after hours, which can help with a fine-only matter. But because an active warrant carries its own risk, confirm the case and the full balance with the court or a lawyer first, rather than assuming a drop-box payment alone clears it.
What is a Garland capias pro fine warrant?
A capias pro fine is a warrant the Garland Municipal Court issues after a judgment when a fine or court cost goes unpaid. Because the case is already decided, clearing it focuses on satisfying the fine, setting a payment plan, or requesting an ability-to-pay hearing the court will accept.
Can a lawyer lift my Garland warrant without me going to jail?
Often a lawyer can confirm the warrant, arrange a bond, and ask the court to recall it so you re-engage with the case without an unplanned arrest. Whether that is possible depends on the citation, the amount owed, and the court’s procedures, so confirm the details first.
This page is general legal information about Texas law, not legal advice for your specific situation. Statutes and court procedures change; verify current requirements with the relevant court or a licensed Texas attorney. Last reviewed June 19, 2026.