JUSTICE COURT, PRECINCT 4, OF RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS

 

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE CLAY HOUDASHELL

RANDALL COUNTY ANNEX

4111 S. GEORGIA,  SUITE 100

AMARILLO, TEXAS   79110

(806) 468-5658;  FAX (806) 468-5651;  e-mail:  mailto:choudashell@randallcounty.org

 

Court hours are:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

(Any remittance by mail should include a copy of your citation and be sent to:  J.P.-4 Collections, 4111 S. Georgia, Suite 100, Amarillo, Texas 79110 or in the envelope provided).

 

1.        This information is being furnished as a courtesy to you by the Justice Court, Precinct 4 of Randall County, Texas, to assist you in making disposition of the charge or charges filed against you.

 

2.        IF YOU WISH TO  ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE, please indicate below in the proper space provided.  A plea of NOLO CONTENDERE means that you do not contest the state’s charge(s) against you.  The fine of a NOLO plea is the same as that for a plea of Guilty.  Either plea indicates that you agree to waive appearance before the Court for Trial.

 

3.        You must refer to the schedule shown on the reverse side of this letter to determine the total amount of your fine(s) and costs assessed against you.  Make your remittance by Cashier’s check or Money Order to J.P.-4 Collections or in the envelope provided.    Return your copy of the Citation and this letter with your remittance to assure proper credit.       (CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) 

THE JUDGE OF THIS COURT IS PAID A SALARY BY RANDALL COUNTY AND RECEIVES NO PERSONAL GAIN FROM THE FINES REMITTED TO HIS COURT.

 

4.        IF YOU WISH TO ENTER A PLEA OF  NOT GUILTY and desire a trial, you must indicate in the space provided below.  The Court will then set your case for the next available Docket Call.

 

5.        If you fail to respond to this charge by the appearance date shown on the citation, an additional charge of violation of written promise to appear may be filed against you.  Warrants for your arrest will be issued.  There is an additional $50.00 warrant fee added to the Court costs and your driver’s license can be suspended.  If you live out of state your driver’s license will be subject to suspension according to the NON-RESIDENCE VIOLATORS COMPACT.

 

6.        Additional time may be given to pay fines.  Please make an appearance in our Court on or before the appearance date on your citation.

 

Thank you,

Clay Houdashell, J.P.

Justice Court, Precinct 4, Randall County, Texas

 

 

PLEA FORM

 

        Check One:

 

1.________ I hereby enter a plea of GUILTY and waive appearance for trial.  Cashier’s Check or Money

                     Order for the fine(s) enclosed.

 

2.________I  hereby enter a plea of NOLO CONTENDERE and waive appearance for trial.  Cashier’s Check              

                    or Money Order for the fine(s) enclosed.

 

3.________I  hereby enter a plea of  NOT GUILTY.

 

 

Date:_______________________

 

Signature:____________________________________________________

 

               ENCLOSE A COPY OF THE CITATION with your remittance or bond.

 

 

 

EFFECTIVE (1/01/03)