Municipal Court

SCALES OF JUSTICE

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court serves as the judicial branch of the City, providing a fair, efficient, and accessible forum for the resolution of Class C misdemeanor cases arising under state law and city ordinances. The Court is committed to upholding the principles of justice while treating every individual with dignity, respect, and courtesy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Hearing cases involving traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and other Class C misdemeanors.
  • Processing fines, fees, and court costs in accordance with state law.
  • Conducting trials, hearings, and arraignments as required by law.
  • Maintaining accurate records of all proceedings and dispositions.
  • Providing information to the public regarding court procedures and options for resolving citations.

The Municipal Court strives to ensure that justice is administered fairly and impartially, while promoting public confidence in the judicial process and preserving the rule of law within the community.

ADDRESS

3650 FM 646 N
PO Box 950
Santa Fe, TX  77510

(409) 925-3255 Phone
(409) 927-2072 Fax

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: Closed

PERSONNEL

Presiding Judge James Tittle

Prosecutor Ethan Baker

Court Administrator
Lisa Snider CMCCII
lsnider [at] santafetx.gov (lsnider@)santafetx.gov

Deputy Court Clerk
Susan Darwin CMCCI
sdarwin [at] santafetx.gov (sdarwin@)santafetx.gov

Court Clerk
Sherri Sampson 
ssampson [at] santafetx.gov (ssampson[at]santafetx[dot]gov)

City Marshal
Wesley Rehm
sdarwin [at] santafetx.gov (wrehm@)santafetx.gov