When a citizen receives a citation for a code violation, there are
several options for disposition of the charges.
Citation Disposition Options
Pay Fine:
You may choose to pay the fine for the violation(s) you are charged
with.
For fines, click here
To learn about payment options, click
here
To learn about payment plan options, click
here
Deferred Adjudication (Probation):
Deferred Adjudication dismisses your citation after you have paid
an administration fee and completed a prescribed number of days
without receiving another citation. You may be eligible for Deferred
Adjudication if you have not been approved for Deferred Adjudication
within the last 12 months.
For more information about this option, click
here
Request for Trial:
If you prefer, you may plead "Not Guilty" and request a
trial by Judge or Jury.
For more information about this option, click
here
For more information about the judicial process, please visit the City
of Arlington’s Municipal Court webpage.
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