What does Celeste Municipal Court handle?
A city court can only handle fine-only cases. Anything carrying possible jail time is filed with the county, not the city.
- Court
- Celeste Municipal Court (City of Celeste) — procedures & fines page
- Address
- Celeste City Hall, 201 N. US Hwy 69, Celeste, TX 75423 (mailing: PO Box 399)
- Phone
- (903) 568-4512
- Court session
- First Thursday of each month
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations (all fine-only)
- Online payment
- Online via GovRec (govrec.com); also cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card (no personal checks)
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. Common examples are speeding and most traffic violations, public-intoxication-type citations, and violations of local ordinances such as parking, code, or animal rules. Read the deadline and instructions printed on your specific citation — it will tell you which court to contact.
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 a city-court matter. Those cases are filed with the Hunt County courts in Greenville and follow the county process — booking, magistration, and a setting in a County Court at Law or District Court. Our Hunt County hub walks through that side step by step.
Does Celeste have its own jail?
This is the most common point of confusion. The short version: plan on the county jail in Greenville, not a city jail.
- Likely facility
- Hunt County Detention Center
- Address
- 2801 Stuart St., Greenville, TX 75401
- Detention info
- (903) 453-6849, 24 hours
- Confirm custody
- Hunt County inmate search
Celeste sits in northern Hunt County, roughly 15–20 minutes from Greenville. If a local officer or a Hunt County deputy made a custodial arrest, the person is generally transported to the county facility in Greenville for booking. To confirm exactly where someone is held — and their charges and any bond — use the county tools: inmate search and jail & booking details.
How do I pay or handle a Celeste 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 online through GovRec (govrec.com), or by cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card to the City of Celeste (no personal checks) | 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, and note that the court asks you to wait at least 48 hours after receiving a citation before contacting it. 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 Celeste — where are they and how do I get them out?
For a custodial arrest, this is a county process. Here's the fast path to find them and post bond.
- Find themRun the Hunt County inmate search by name or date range. 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 lookup is down or the person isn't showing yet, call the Hunt County Detention Center at (903) 453-6849, available 24 hours.
- Wait for magistrationA magistrate reviews the charges and sets the bond — Hunt County publishes no bail schedule, so each bond is set individually. The amount appears in the inmate search once it's set.
- Post bondBonds are posted at the Hunt County Detention Center at 2801 Stuart St., Greenville (bonding is reported as 24/7 — confirm at (903) 453-6849). See the full bonding-out guide for accepted payment types and bond options (cash, surety, or personal).
Because the detention center, the bond window, and the magistrate are all part of the county system, everything about getting someone out is covered on the Hunt 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 Celeste 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 Celeste — 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.
Celeste court & jail FAQ
What does Celeste Municipal Court handle?
The Celeste Municipal Court handles only Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations issued by Celeste Police — all fine-only, with no jail time. The court is at Celeste City Hall, 201 N. US Hwy 69, Celeste, TX 75423, phone (903) 568-4512, and convenes the first Thursday of each month. Class A/B misdemeanors and felonies are filed with the Hunt County courts in Greenville.
How do I pay a Celeste ticket?
The City of Celeste accepts cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card, and online payment through GovRec at govrec.com (no personal checks). Wait at least 48 hours after receiving a citation before contacting the court. Remember that paying is a guilty plea — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep the offense off your record.
Does Celeste have its own jail?
⚠ Unconfirmed. We could not verify a standalone city jail; as a small city, Celeste typically transfers arrestees to the county. Custodial arrests generally go to the Hunt County Detention Center at 2801 Stuart St., Greenville, (903) 453-6849. Confirm where someone is held with the county inmate search.
Someone was arrested in Celeste — where are they?
Most likely the Hunt County Detention Center, 2801 Stuart St., Greenville. Use the Hunt County inmate search to confirm custody and charges, or call (903) 453-6849. Bond is set at magistration; there is no published bail schedule.
What happens if I ignore a Celeste ticket?
A Texas court can issue a warrant, add a failure-to-appear charge, and flag your driver's license renewal. Contact the City of Celeste before the deadline to ask about a payment plan or alternatives — and if a warrant has already issued, learn how to check and lift it before going in.
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Arrested in Celeste? Talk to L&L Law Group
If you or a loved one is facing a charge that's headed to the Hunt County courts, L&L Law Group can review the case — free and confidential. (Fine-only tickets are usually handled directly with the city or JP court above.)
Nearby & related pages
Other Hunt County city pages and the county-wide tools you may need next.