Pleas and Payments
Pleas
Download Plea form below
Pleas
You will be requested to enter a plea on your case during your court appearance. The following are the available pleas:
Plea of No Contest
A plea of no contest means that you are not contesting the State’s charge(s) against you. You will be found guilty of the offense, waiving your right to a trial, and should be prepared to pay the fine.
Plea of Guilty
By a plea of guilty, you admit that the act is prohibited by law and that you committed the act charged. A plea of guilty waives your right
Download Plea form below
Payments
Online or Mail
Please note, you MUST speak with the court clerk before you make a payment online. To pay online go to www.cityofbells.org
Money orders, cashier's checks may be mailed to the court for payments of your fines. Payments or other correspondence may be mailed to the court at 203 S. Broadway St. Bells, Texas 75414
Payments for traffic fines, court costs and warrant fees may be made to the Bells Municipal court in several different ways. Please see the options on this page. If you have any questions please contact the court clerk at 903-965-7744 or email.
Payment Plans
6 month payment plans are offered. A one time fee will be assessed
Plea form must be included with the Time Payment Request. Forms below.
You may email your forms to water@cityofbells.org or bring them in.
Paying in Person
Payments may be made by money orders, cashier's checks, cash or debit/credit cards. A 3.5 % fee will be added to any payments made with debit/credit cards.
Payments can be made at 203 S. Broadway St. Bells, Texas 75414
Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.