What does Burleson Municipal Court handle?
The city court is limited to fine-only cases. Anything carrying possible jail time is filed with Johnson County, not the city.
- Court
- Burleson Municipal Court (a court of record) — official court page
- Address
- 1131 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, TX 76028 (Elk Drive entrance closed — use SW Wilshire Blvd. or Miles Ave.)
- Phone
- (817) 426-9220
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city-ordinance violations within Burleson city limits (all fine-only)
- Court hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed 11:00 AM–noon); also closed 8:00 AM–noon on the first and third Wednesdays
- Pay / look up a ticket
- online payment portal · phone (833) 832-6026 or (800) 444-1187
A Class C misdemeanor is the lowest level of criminal charge in Texas. It is punishable by a fine only (generally up to $500, plus court costs) with no jail sentence, which is why these cases stay in the city's municipal court. Common examples are speeding and most traffic violations, public-intoxication-type citations, and violations of local ordinances such as parking, code, or animal rules.
If a charge is a Class B or Class A misdemeanor (for example, most DWI, possession, or assault cases) or a felony, it is not handled by Burleson Municipal Court. Those cases are filed with the Johnson County courts in Cleburne and follow the county process — booking, magistration, and a setting in a county court at law or district court. Our Johnson County hub walks through that side step by step.
Does Burleson have its own jail?
Burleson is the trickiest case in the county — it has no city jail and it straddles two counties, so the answer depends on where the arrest happened.
- Johnson County side
- Johnson County Corrections Facility, 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76031 · (817) 556-6000
- Tarrant County side
- Mansfield Jail (Tarrant County) — see our Tarrant County hub
- Confirm custody
- Johnson County inmate search first; then Tarrant County if not found
Because Burleson sits on the Johnson–Tarrant county line, the Burleson Police Department books arrests into the county where the offense happened: the Johnson County Corrections Facility in Cleburne for the Johnson County portion, and the Mansfield Jail for the Tarrant County portion. If you can't find someone in the Johnson County inmate search, check Tarrant County next — see the Johnson County hub's "Which county am I in?" section for how the split works.
How do I pay or handle a Burleson ticket?
You usually have more options than just paying. Paying a ticket is a guilty plea — sometimes the wrong move.
| Option | What it means | Effect on your record |
|---|---|---|
| Pay the fine | Pay or look up your citation at the online portal, by phone, or in person at 1131 SW Wilshire Blvd. | Counts as a guilty/no-contest plea — the conviction goes on your record |
| Defensive driving | Ask the court to take a state-approved driving course (eligibility rules apply) | Can keep one qualifying traffic offense off your record |
| Deferred disposition | Probation-style period set by the court; complete the terms and the case is dismissed | Dismissal if you finish the terms — keeps the conviction off your record |
| Appear / contest | Request a court date and plead not guilty to a judge or jury | Depends on the outcome of the case |
Whichever path you choose, watch the deadline printed on your citation. Burleson's online portal also offers case searches, deferred-disposition requests, and driving-safety-course eligibility checks. If you are not sure whether to pay or fight a ticket — especially a no-insurance, invalid-license, or CDL-affecting citation — it is worth a quick call to a lawyer first, because the cheapest option today is not always the cheapest for your record or insurance.
Someone was arrested in Burleson — where are they and how do I get them out?
For a custodial arrest, this is a Johnson County process. Here's the fast path to find them and post bond.
- Find themRun the Johnson County inmate search by name. It shows charges, bond amount (once set), and whether the person is still in custody. If a booking is very recent, give it a few hours to appear.
- Confirm by phone if neededIf the online roster is down or the person isn't showing yet, call the Johnson County Corrections Facility at (817) 556-6000.
- Wait for magistrationA magistrate reviews the charges and sets the bond — Johnson County publishes no fixed bail schedule, so each bond is set individually, no later than 48 hours after arrest. The amount appears in the inmate search once it's set.
- Post bondCash, cashier's check, or banker's check bonds are posted at the county facility at 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76031. See the full bonding-out guide for accepted payment types and bond options (cash, surety, or personal).
Because the detention facility, the bond window, and the magistrate are all part of the county system, everything about getting someone out is covered on the Johnson County hub rather than here. That page has the inmate search, money-on-the-books, visitation, and bond details in one place.
Worried about a Burleson warrant?
A missed ticket deadline or unpaid fine can turn into a warrant — but you have options before you walk into a court.
If you think you may have an active warrant out of Burleson — a failure-to-appear, capias, or traffic warrant from an unpaid citation — don't show up at the court counter or the jail blind. Understand how to check for and resolve it first.
Burleson court & jail FAQ
Does Burleson use the Johnson County jail or the Tarrant County jail?
Both — Burleson has no city jail of its own and straddles Johnson and Tarrant counties. Arrests in the Johnson County portion of Burleson go to the Johnson County Corrections Facility in Cleburne. Arrests in the Tarrant County portion go to the Mansfield Jail. If you cannot find someone in the Johnson County search, check the Tarrant County resources next.
What does Burleson Municipal Court handle?
Burleson is a court of record handling only Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations — all fine-only, with no jail time. Class A/B misdemeanors and felonies are filed with the county (Johnson or Tarrant). The court is at 1131 SW Wilshire Blvd.; call (817) 426-9220.
How do I pay a Burleson ticket?
Pay or look up your citation at burlesontx.municipalonlinepayments.com, by phone at (833) 832-6026 or (800) 444-1187, or in person at 1131 SW Wilshire Blvd. (note the court's split Wednesday hours). Paying is a guilty plea — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep the offense off your record.
How do I clear a Burleson warrant?
For an outstanding Class C warrant, a cash bond is collected at the jail where the defendant is held (Johnson County or Mansfield), then forwarded to Burleson Municipal Court, which schedules a bond hearing. You may also submit a written plea and apply the bond toward fines and costs. Call (817) 426-9220, and see how to check and lift a Texas warrant before you go in.
Where is the Johnson County court office in Burleson?
The Johnson County Sub-Courthouse (Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2) is at 247 Elk Dr., Suite 107, Burleson, TX 76028, (817) 202-4000. It handles Class C, traffic, and magistration for the north Johnson County area. Felony and Class A/B cases are heard at the Guinn Justice Center in Cleburne — see the Johnson County hub.
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Facing a charge from Burleson? Talk to L&L Law Group
If you or a loved one is facing a charge that's headed to the Johnson County courts, L&L Law Group can review the case — free and confidential. (Fine-only tickets are usually handled directly with the municipal court above.)
Nearby & related pages
The Johnson County hub and the county-wide tools you may need next.