What does Crandall Municipal Court handle?
The city court is limited to fine-only cases. Anything carrying possible jail time is filed with the county, not the city.
- Court
- Crandall Municipal Court (City of Crandall, Texas)
- Address
- Crandall City Hall, 104 E. Trunk Street, Crandall, TX 75114
- Phone
- (972) 427-6771
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations (all fine-only)
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Pay online
- Municipal Online Services citation payment
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 Crandall Municipal Court. Those cases are filed with the Kaufman County courts in Kaufman and follow the county process — booking, magistration, and a setting in a county court at law or district court. Our Kaufman County hub walks through that side step by step.
Does Crandall have its own jail?
This is the most common point of confusion. The short version: plan on the county jail, not a city jail.
- County facility
- Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility
- Address
- 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman, TX 75142
- Jail phone
- (972) 932-4337, 24 hours
- Confirm custody
- Kaufman County inmate search
People sometimes say someone is "in the Crandall jail" when they really mean the county Detention Facility in Kaufman, a short drive southeast. If a Crandall officer made a custodial arrest, the person is generally transported to that county facility 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 Crandall 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 Municipal Online Services, or by phone or in person at City Hall (some citation types can't be paid online) | 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 confirm the current fee and accepted payment methods with the court. 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 Crandall — 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 Kaufman County inmate search at inmates.kaufmanso.com by name or charge. 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 Kaufman County Sheriff's Office at (972) 932-4337, available 24 hours.
- Wait for magistrationA Justice of the Peace magistrate reviews the charges and sets bond — Texas law requires this no later than 48 hours after arrest. In the Crandall/Forney area this is often JP Precinct 2 (200 E. Main Street, Forney). Kaufman County has no published bail schedule, so each bond is set individually.
- Post bondBonds are posted around the clock at the county's 24-hour bond window at 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman. 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 Kaufman 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 Crandall 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 Crandall — 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.
Crandall court & jail FAQ
What does Crandall Municipal Court handle?
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 Kaufman County courts in Kaufman, not the city court. The court is at Crandall City Hall, 104 E. Trunk Street, Crandall, TX 75114, (972) 427-6771, open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
How do I pay a Crandall ticket?
Pay online through Municipal Online Services at municipalonlinepayments.com/crandalltx, or by phone or in person at City Hall, (972) 427-6771. Some citation types — defensive driving, deferred disposition, and juvenile citations — can't be paid online. Remember that paying is a guilty plea — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep the offense off your record.
Does Crandall have its own jail?
⚠ Unconfirmed. A standalone Crandall city jail was not verified; any police holding cell is for short booking only. Custodial arrests go to the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility at 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman, (972) 932-4337. Confirm where someone is held with the county inmate search.
Someone was arrested in Crandall — where are they?
Plan on the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility, 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman. Use the county inmate search to confirm custody and charges, or call (972) 932-4337. Bond is set at magistration; there is no published bail schedule.
What happens if I ignore a Crandall ticket?
The court can issue a warrant, add a failure-to-appear charge, and flag your driver's license renewal. Contact the City of Crandall Municipal Court before the deadline to ask about a payment plan or alternatives — and if a warrant has issued, learn how to check and lift it first.
Have a question this page didn't answer? Browse more DFW jail, bond & court FAQs.
Arrested in Crandall? Talk to L&L Law Group
If you or a loved one is facing a charge that's headed to the Kaufman 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
Other Kaufman County city pages and the county-wide tools you may need next.