What does Rhome 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
- Rhome Municipal Court — official court page
- Address
- 261 School Rd., Rhome, TX 76078
- Phone
- (817) 636-2333
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations (all fine-only)
- Online payment
- govrec.com/home/rhomecitx
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed Fridays; confirm 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 (for example, most DWI, possession, or assault cases) or a felony, it is not handled by Rhome Municipal Court. Those cases are filed with the Wise County courts in Decatur and follow the county process — booking, magistration, and a setting in a county court at law or the district court. Our Wise County hub walks through that side step by step.
Does Rhome have its own jail?
This is the most common point of confusion. The short version: plan on the county jail, not a Rhome city jail — and mind the county line.
- Likely facility
- Wise County Detention Center
- Address
- 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, TX 76234
- Detention Center
- (940) 627-5971, 24 hours
- Confirm custody
- Wise County inmate search
If a Rhome officer made a custodial arrest, the person is generally transported to the Wise County Detention Center in Decatur for booking. But Rhome sits at the southeastern corner of Wise County along the US-81/287 corridor, near both the Denton and Tarrant lines — so if you can't find someone in the Wise County search, check Denton County or Tarrant County next. To pinpoint where someone is held, use the county tools: inmate search and jail & booking details.
How do I pay or handle a Rhome 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, by phone, or in person (debit/credit, exact cash, money order, or cashier's check — 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 | Depends on the outcome of the case |
Whichever path you choose, watch the deadline printed on your citation. The City of Rhome's online payment portal lets you pay or look up many citations, and the court also offers compliance dismissals and driver-safety options. 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 Rhome — 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 Wise 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.
- Check the neighbors if neededBecause Rhome is near the county line, also try Denton County or Tarrant County if the person isn't in the Wise County search.
- Wait for magistrationA magistrate reviews the charges and sets the bond — Wise 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 Wise County Detention Center, 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur. See the full bonding-out guide for accepted payment types and bond options (cash, surety, or personal).
Because the detention center, bond posting, and the magistrate are all part of the county system, everything about getting someone out is covered on the Wise 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 Rhome 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 Rhome — 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.
Rhome court & jail FAQ
What does Rhome 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 Wise County courts in Decatur, not the city court. The court is at 261 School Rd.; call (817) 636-2333.
How do I pay a Rhome ticket?
Pay online at govrec.com/home/rhomecitx, or by phone or in person at 261 School Rd. (debit/credit, exact cash, money order, or cashier's check — no personal checks). Remember that paying is a guilty plea — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep the offense off your record.
Does Rhome have its own jail?
⚠ Unconfirmed — we could not verify a standalone Rhome city jail. Custodial arrests generally go to the Wise County Detention Center at 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, (940) 627-5971. Because Rhome is near the county line, an arrest may instead route to Denton or Tarrant County — confirm with the inmate search.
Someone was arrested in Rhome — where are they?
Most likely the Wise County Detention Center, 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur — but check Denton County or Tarrant County too, since Rhome sits near the line. Use the Wise County inmate search or call (940) 627-5971. Bond is set at magistration; there is no published bail schedule.
What happens if I ignore a Rhome 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) 636-2333 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 Rhome? Talk to L&L Law Group
If you or a loved one is facing a charge that's headed to the Wise 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 Wise County city pages and the county-wide tools you may need next.