What does Granbury 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
- Granbury Municipal Court — official court page
- Address
- 116 W. Bridge St., Granbury, TX 76048
- Phone
- (817) 573-1114
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations (all fine-only)
- Online payment
- granburytx.municipalonlinepayments.com (2% convenience fee)
- Hours
- ⚠ Not published online — call (817) 573-1114 to confirm current hours before you go
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 or a felony, it is not handled by Granbury Municipal Court. Those cases are filed with the Hood County courts in Granbury and follow the county process — booking, magistration, and a setting in the County Court at Law or the 355th District Court. Our Hood County hub walks through that side step by step.
Does Granbury have its own jail?
This is the most common point of confusion. The short version: plan on the county jail, which is itself in Granbury.
- Likely facility
- Hood County Jail
- Address
- 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr, Granbury, TX 76048
- Jail booking desk
- (817) 579-3333, 24 hours
- Confirm custody
- Hood County inmate-lookup steps (call the jail — no live online roster)
Because the county jail is itself located in Granbury, people often say someone is "in the Granbury jail" when they mean the Hood County Jail. If a Granbury officer made a custodial arrest, the person is generally taken to that county facility for booking. A clue from the county's own pages: Granbury city fines are collected at the Hood County Jail's window — a sign that Granbury PD routes custodial matters through the county jail. To confirm exactly where someone is held — and their charges and any bond — use the county tools: inmate lookup and jail & booking details.
How do I pay or handle a Granbury 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 (2% fee), by phone, or in person at 116 W. Bridge St. | 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. The City of Granbury's online payment portal lets you look up and pay many citations (a 2% convenience fee applies). 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 the court at (817) 573-1114 first, because the cheapest option today is not always the cheapest for your record or insurance.
Someone was arrested in Granbury — where are they and how do I find them?
For a custodial arrest, this is a county process. Here's the fast path to find them and post bond.
- Call the jail to find themHood County does not publish a live online inmate search, so call the Hood County Jail at (817) 579-3333 (24 hours) with the person's full legal name and date of birth. The Sheriff's online "View Bonds" tool can also show current bonds and inmate identifiers.
- Wait for magistrationA magistrate reviews the charges and sets the bond — Hood County publishes no bail schedule, so each bond is set individually. Magistration times vary and aren't set for a specific hour.
- Post bond through a Hood County bondsmanBonds can be posted at the jail (400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr) 24 hours a day, but the county's rule is that bonds must be posted by a Hood County bondsman. See the full bonding-out guide for options (surety, cash, or personal) and what to confirm by phone.
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 Hood County hub rather than here. That page has the inmate-lookup steps, money-on-the-books, visitation, and bond details in one place.
Worried about a Granbury 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 Granbury — 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.
Granbury court & jail FAQ
What does Granbury 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 Hood County courts in Granbury, not the city court. The court is at 116 W. Bridge St.; call (817) 573-1114.
How do I pay a Granbury ticket?
Pay online at granburytx.municipalonlinepayments.com (a 2% convenience fee applies), or pay by phone or in person at 116 W. Bridge St. Remember that paying is a guilty plea — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep the offense off your record.
Does Granbury have its own jail?
⚠ Unconfirmed. We could not verify a standalone Granbury city jail. Custodial arrests generally go to the Hood County Jail at 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr, Granbury, (817) 579-3333. Hood County has no live online roster, so call the jail to confirm where someone is held.
Someone was arrested in Granbury — where are they?
Most likely the Hood County Jail, 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr, Granbury. Because there's no live online inmate search, call the jail at (817) 579-3333 to confirm custody and charges. Bond is set at magistration; there is no published bail schedule, and a Hood County bondsman must post it.
What happens if I ignore a Granbury 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 (817) 573-1114 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 Granbury? Talk to L&L Law Group
If you or a loved one is facing a charge that's headed to the Hood 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 Hood County city pages and the county-wide tools you may need next.