Municipal Court

SPECIAL NOTICE

Due to the developing situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of San Benito Municipal Court will enact the following changes, effective immediately: 

• All scheduled trials will be reset for a later date.
• Individuals will be notified by mail.
• All individuals who wish to appear in Court are urged to contact the court FIRST, to inquire about resolving their matter(s) without having to appear in person.
• If you believe you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please exercise the options listed above to address your citation to avoid appearing in person.
• For any additional information, you may contact the Court at 956-261-3819

For more information on COVID-19, visit www.cdc.gov/

COURT INFORMATION

The Municipal Court is staffed by a licensed attorney and a justice of the peace who serves as judge to hear arraignments as needed. A court administrator, court clerk, and bailiff staff this department.

Municipal Court Judges

• Judge David Garza
• Judge Noe Alaniz

Court Sessions

• Monday 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
• The judge is only available during these times.

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