Warrant Information

ALIAS WARRANT

An Alias Warrant will be issued when you fail to pay, appear or make any arrangements to resolve your citation by the 20th day from the date of your citation.  Each violation will be assessed a $50 warrant fee. This court does send all delinquent debts to collections and/or a reporting agency and a fee of 30% and/or a $10 fee will be added without further notice.

Resolving an Alias Warrant

Your warrant will be cleared if you:

• Plead “no contest” or guilty to the charge(s) and pay the fine or,
• Post a cash bond in the total amount due and obtain a court date, the payment will be placed in an escrow account until the case is resolved or,
• Contact the court for information on setting up a Time Payment Plan by paying half the total amount or,
• Retaining an attorney to post bond and represent you.

Capias Pro Fine Warrant

A Capias Pro Fine Warrant is issued when you fail to comply with an Order from a Judge, not completing a payment plan, or failing to make payments as promised. Each violation will be assessed a $50 warrant fee. This court does send all delinquent debts to collections and/or a reporting agency and a fee of 30% and/or a $10 fee will be added without further notice.

Resolving a Capias Pro Fine Warrant

Your warrant will be cleared if you:

• Pay the full amount due.  NO CHECKS OR PARTIAL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Contact the Court Clerk's office for more information.

Payments can be made by mail, in person, or online.      

By mail:          Mail a Money Order payable to the City of Balch Springs, to

                       3117 Hickory Tree Rd., Balch Springs, Texas 75180

In-person:        Bring Money Order, Cash, Visa, or Master Card (5% fee) to

                        3117 Hickory Tree Rd., Balch Springs, Texas 75180

Online:           Go to the "PAYMENT OPTIONS" instructions on the left.