What does Forney 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
- Forney Municipal Court of Record Number 1 — official court page
- Address
- Forney Justice Center, 331 S. FM 548, Forney, TX 75126
- Phone
- (972) 552-6660 · pay by phone 1-833-303-3772
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and city-code violations (fine-only; max $500, some ordinance violations up to $2,000)
- Hours
- Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. — closed Fridays
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. Forney's municipal court is a "court of record," meaning proceedings are recorded for appeal.
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 Forney 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.
Forney city jail (police holding facility)
Forney does run a small city jail — but it is a temporary, minimum-security hold. Plan on the county jail for anything longer.
- Facility
- Forney City Jail (Forney Police Department)
- Address
- Forney Justice Center, 110 Justice Center Drive, Forney, TX 75126
- Police (non-emergency)
- (972) 552-6625
- Maximum hold
- Temporary — up to approximately 72 hours
- Then transferred to
- Kaufman County Detention Facility, 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman
The Forney City Jail is a minimum-security holding facility built for booking and short stays, not for extended detention or serving time. For longer detention and all jail services — commissary, visitation, mail, and inmate phone — the person is transferred to the county facility. If your person was just arrested in Forney, call the police non-emergency line at (972) 552-6625 to confirm whether they are still at the city jail.
How do I pay or handle a Forney 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 the city's Payment Options page, or by phone at 1-833-303-3772 | 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 |
Watch the deadline printed on your citation, and remember the court is closed Fridays — plan a Monday-through-Thursday visit or call. The City of Forney's Payment Options page handles online payments. 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 Forney — where are they and how do I get them out?
A Forney arrest may start at the city jail, but bonding out is a county process. Here's the fast path.
- Check the city jail firstIf the arrest just happened, the person may still be at the Forney City Jail at 110 Justice Center Drive. Call the police non-emergency line at (972) 552-6625 to confirm.
- Then check the countyFor any hold beyond booking, run the Kaufman County inmate search at inmates.kaufmanso.com by name or charge. It shows charges, bond amount (once set), and custody status.
- 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 Forney area this is typically JP Precinct 2 (200 E. Main Street, Forney, (469) 376-4600). There is 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 county detention facility, the bond window, and the magistrate handle everything past the initial booking, the details of getting someone out are 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 Forney 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 Forney — 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.
Forney court & jail FAQ
What does Forney Municipal Court handle?
Only Class C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and city-code violations — fine-only, with no jail time (max $500; some ordinance violations up to $2,000). Class A/B misdemeanors and felonies are filed with the Kaufman County courts in Kaufman. The court is at the Forney Justice Center, 331 S. FM 548; call (972) 552-6660.
How do I pay a Forney ticket?
Pay online through the city's Payment Options page at forneytx.gov, or by phone at 1-833-303-3772. The court is open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and closed Fridays. Remember that paying is a guilty plea — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep the offense off your record.
Does Forney have its own jail?
Yes — the Forney City Jail is a temporary minimum-security holding facility at 110 Justice Center Drive, operated by the Forney Police Department, holding people up to roughly 72 hours. For longer detention and all jail services, detainees go to the Kaufman County Detention Facility at 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman, (972) 932-4337.
Someone was arrested in Forney — where are they?
They may be at the Forney City Jail briefly (call (972) 552-6625), but for any longer hold they are transferred to the Kaufman County Detention Facility, 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman. Use the county inmate search to confirm custody, or call (972) 932-4337. Bond is set at magistration, often by JP Precinct 2 in Forney.
What happens if I ignore a Forney ticket?
The court can issue a warrant, add a failure-to-appear charge, and flag your driver's license renewal. Call the Municipal Court at (972) 552-6660 before the deadline (closed Fridays) to ask about a payment plan or alternatives — and if a warrant has issued, learn how to check and lift it first.
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Arrested in Forney? 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.)
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