What does White Settlement 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
- White Settlement Municipal Court — official court page
- Address
- 214 Meadow Park Drive, White Settlement, TX 76108
- Phone
- (817) 246-4971
- Handles
- Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city-ordinance violations (all fine-only)
- Online payment
- ⚠ Not confirmed online — call (817) 246-4971 to ask about online or phone payment
- Hours
- ⚠ Not published online — call (817) 246-4971 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 (for example, most DWI, possession, or assault cases) or a felony, it is not handled by White Settlement 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 White Settlement 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
- White Settlement city holding facility
- Jail line
- (817) 246-7070
- For longer holds
- Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar, Fort Worth, TX 76196
- Confirm custody
- Tarrant County inmate search
White Settlement operates a short-term municipal holding facility operated by the White Settlement Police Department (listed as the “Holding Facility (Jail)” division). People held on more serious charges or for extended periods are transferred to the Tarrant County jail. If a White Settlement 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 White Settlement 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 by phone or in person at 214 Meadow Park Drive, White Settlement, TX 76108 (call (817) 246-4971 about online options) | 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. Call (817) 246-4971 to ask whether your citation can be paid online or by phone. 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 White Settlement — 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 White Settlement 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 White Settlement — 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.
White Settlement court & jail FAQ
What does White Settlement Municipal Court handle?
White Settlement 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 214 Meadow Park Drive, White Settlement, TX 76108; call (817) 246-4971.
How do I pay a ticket in White Settlement?
You can pay a White Settlement citation by phone or in person at the Municipal Court, 214 Meadow Park Drive, White Settlement, TX 76108; an online option may also be available — call (817) 246-4971 to confirm. 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 White Settlement have its own jail?
Yes — White Settlement operates a short-term municipal holding facility operated by the White Settlement Police Department (listed as the “Holding Facility (Jail)” division). 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 White Settlement — where are they?
For a custodial arrest in White Settlement, 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 White Settlement ticket?
If you miss the deadline on a White Settlement 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) 246-4971 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 White Settlement? 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.