Note The library cannot help you fill out forms or determine what form you should use.
In general, Texas has very few official legal forms. This is why you will not always find a free fill-in-the-blank form for your situation.
You may be able to draft your own custom form by using a form template or drafting guide.
Municipal and county justice of the peace courts allow for alternative forms of payment on Class C misdemeanor citations for those who cannot afford to pay their fines. If you were in jail or prison for another offense when the citation was issued, you can request the court use this imprisoned time as a way in which to pay for the fine.
This is often referred to as a "motion for time served" or a "motion for jail time credit." Requests are not guaranteed and are at the judge's discretion. It is also important to note that this form of alternative payment may not be accepted by all courts.
There is no standardized form for this type of request. Most courts who accept this form of alternative payment have a request form available on their website. See the link below for a list of the forms we've been able to locate online. Note: This is not a comprehensive list. If your court is not listed below, you will need to contact them for more information.
See a listing of local motion for time served forms.
If there is no form available for your court, see the resource below for a sample letter you can submit to the judge.
Clemency is a way in which someone can ask for relief from the burden of their conviction from an executive authority. In Texas, the governor has the authority to grant clemency upon the written recommendation of a majority of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. See this section from the Board of Pardons and Paroles' Parole in Texas publication to learn more.
All of these applications are also available as editable Microsoft Word documents on the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles website.
Many e-books contain forms or drafting guides. Texas residents can access e-books with a free library account.
| Court | Form |
|---|---|
| City of Allen Municipal Court | Defendant's Request to Consider Time Served |
| City of Arlington Municipal Court | Credit Time Served Application |
| City of Austin Municipal Court | Out of Custody Jail Credit Request Form |
| City of Canyon Municipal Court | Credit Time Served Application |
| City of Celina Municipal Court | Motion for Time Served |
| Cities of Colleyville/Keller Municipal Court | Defendant's Appearance, Waiver and Motion to Lay Out Fine |
| Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Pct 2-1 | Request for Time Served |
| City of Dallas Municipal Court | Request Jail Time Served |
| City of Fate Municipal Court | Request for Time Served |
| City of Forest Hill Municipal Court | Motion for Credit for Jail Time Served |
| City of Forney Municipal Court | Motion for Time Served |
| City of Gainesville Municipal Court | Motion for Credit for Time Served |
| City of Harlingen Municipal Court | Jail Time Served/Credit Request |
| City of Houston Municipal Court | Motion for Credit for Time Served |
| City of Irving Municipal Court | Request for Time Served |
| Johnson County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 | Out of Custody Jail Credit Request Form |
| City of Katy Municipal Court | Defendant's Motion for Credit for Time Served |
| City of Keene Municipal Court | Request for Time Served |
| City of Midlothian Municipal Court | Request for Time Served |
| Montgomery County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 | Request for Time Served |
| City of Pottsboro Municipal Court | Request for Time Served |
| City of Prosper Municipal Court | Time Served Request |
| City of Roanoke Municipal Court | Request for Court to Consider Time Served |
| City of Rockport Municipal Court | Time Served Request |
| City of Sugar Land Municipal Court | Request for Jail Time Credit |
| City of West Lake Hills Municipal Court | Motion for Credit for Time Served |
Note The library cannot help you fill out forms or determine what form you should use.