What does Richland Hills 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
- Richland Hills Municipal Court — official court page
- Address
- 3200 Diana Dr., Richland Hills, TX 76118
- Phone
- (817) 616-3825
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations (all fine-only)
- Online payment
- Richland Hills payment information
- Hours
- Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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 Richland Hills Municipal Court. Those cases are filed with the Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth and follow the county process — booking, magistration, and a setting in a county criminal court at law or district court. Our Tarrant County hub walks through that side step by step.
Does Richland Hills have its own jail?
Yes, for short-term holding — but anyone held longer or on serious charges ends up at the county jail.
- City facility
- Richland Hills city holding facility
- Address
- 6700 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, TX 76118
- Jail line
- (817) 427-7080
- For longer holds
- Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth, TX 76196
- Confirm custody
- Tarrant County inmate search
Richland Hills operates a short-term holding facility operated by the Richland Hills Police Department (6700 Baker Blvd.; jail line (817) 427-7080). People held on more serious charges or for extended periods are transferred to the Tarrant County jail. If a Richland Hills officer makes a custodial arrest on a more serious charge, the person is transported to the Tarrant County Corrections Center 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 Richland Hills 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 at 3200 Diana Dr., Richland Hills, TX 76118 | 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 Richland Hills’s online payment portal lets you pay or look up many citations. 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 Richland Hills — 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 Tarrant 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.
- Confirm by phone if neededIf the online lookup is down or the person isn’t showing yet, call the Detention Bureau at (817) 884-3000, available 24 hours.
- Wait for magistrationA magistrate at Central Magistration reviews the charges and sets the bond — Tarrant County uses an individualized assessment, not a published bail schedule. The amount appears in the inmate search once it’s set.
- Post bondBonds are posted around the clock at the county’s 24/7 Bond Desk at 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth. See the full bonding-out guide for bond options (cash, surety, or personal).
Because the detention facility, the Bond Desk, and the magistrate are all part of the county system, everything about getting someone out is covered on the Tarrant 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 Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills — 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.
Richland Hills court & jail FAQ
What does Richland Hills Municipal Court handle?
Richland Hills Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations — all fine-only offenses with no jail sentence. Class A or Class B misdemeanors and felonies are filed in the Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth, not the city court. The court is at 3200 Diana Dr., Richland Hills, TX 76118; call (817) 616-3825.
How do I pay a ticket in Richland Hills?
You can pay a Richland Hills citation online (Richland Hills payment information), or pay by phone or in person at the Municipal Court, 3200 Diana Dr., Richland Hills, TX 76118. Before you simply pay, remember that paying a traffic ticket is a guilty/no-contest plea that puts the offense on your record — defensive driving or deferred disposition may keep it off.
Does Richland Hills have its own jail?
Yes — Richland Hills operates a short-term holding facility operated by the Richland Hills Police Department (6700 Baker Blvd.; jail line (817) 427-7080). People held on more serious charges or for extended periods are transferred to the Tarrant County jail. For more serious charges or extended holds, people are transferred to the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth, (817) 884-3000. Confirm where a specific person is held using the Tarrant County inmate search.
Someone was arrested in Richland Hills — where are they?
For a custodial arrest in Richland Hills, the person is generally booked into the Tarrant County Corrections Center at 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth. Use the Tarrant County inmate search at inmatesearch.tarrantcounty.com to confirm custody, charges, and any bond amount, or call the Detention Bureau at (817) 884-3000. Bond is set individually at Central Magistration; Tarrant County does not publish a fixed bail schedule.
What happens if I ignore a Richland Hills ticket?
If you miss the deadline on a Richland Hills citation or fail to appear, the court can issue a warrant and add a failure-to-appear charge, and your case can be reported to flag your driver’s license renewal. Contact the Municipal Court at (817) 616-3825 before the deadline to ask about options. If a warrant has already issued, learn how to check and lift a Texas warrant before going to court.
Have a question this page didn’t answer? Browse more DFW jail, bond & court FAQs.
Arrested in Richland Hills? Talk to L&L Law Group
If you or a loved one is facing a charge that’s headed to the Tarrant 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
The Tarrant County hub and the county-wide tools you may need next.