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When filing for a case or paying a fine please send a Cashier's Check or Money Order made out to Smith County. Be sure to include all your information on the payment.
You have the option to pay your fines online, by phone or by coming into the applicable JP office.
The following online options are available depending upon the JP Court Precinct:
| Court | Service | Pay code | Payment Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP 1 | NA | NA | NA |
| JP 2 | Government Payment Services | 4065 | JP 2 Pay Now Link |
| JP 3 | NA | NA | NA |
| JP 4 | Government Payment Services | 4067 | JP 4 Pay Now Link |
| JP 5 | Government Payment Services | 4068 | JP 5 Pay Now Link |
Charges Associated With Using Government Payment Services (JP 2, 4, and 5)
- Service fees charged for making payments by phone or online are determined by Government Payment
- Services and are charged in addition to your assessed fine.
- Service fees for phone service are 5% of the assessed fine with a minimum charge of $5.
- Service fees for internet service are 3.5% of the assessed fine with a minimum of $3.50
- When determining service fees, give GPS the assigned fine amount and they will calculate the additional fees charged as a service fee.
- Telephone payments can be made by calling 1-888-604-7888
Charges Associated With Using Certified Payments (JP 3)
- Service fees charged for making payments by phone or online are determined by Certified Payments and are charged in addition to your assessed fine.
- Service fees for internet service are 2.85% of the assessed fine.
- When determining service fees, give Certified the assigned fine amount and they will calculate the additional fees charged as a service fee.
- Telephone payments can be made by calling 1-866-539-2020
Filing Fees
| Description | Constable Fee | Filing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evictions (Forcible Detainer) | $85 | $46 | $131 |
| Small Claims | $70 | $46 | $116 |
| Debt Claims | $70 | $46 | $116 |
| Writ Sequestration | $120 | $5 | $125 |
| Writ of Possession | $115 | $5 | $120 |
| Writ of Execution | $150 | $5 | $155 |
| Writ of Re-entry | $95 | $5 | $100 |
| Writ of Garnishment | $115 | $5 | $120 |
| Subpoena (Civil) | $80 | $5 | $85 |
| Abstract Judgement | $0 | $5 | $5 |
Speeding
| Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 - 10 MPH over limit | $158 |
| 11 - 20 MPH over limit | $192 |
| 21 - 25 MPH over limit | $202 |
| 26 - 35 MPH over limit | $212 |
| 36 - 45 MPH over limit | $232 |
| over 45 MPH over limit | $300 |
Traffic Violation
| Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Violation of Failure to Appear (FTA) | $258 |
| Wrong side of road not passing, wrong way | $157 |
| Passing in NO Passing Zone | $185 |
| Running red light - running stop sign | $205 |
| Unsafe turn, improper turn, improper backing | $185 |
| Fail to yield right-of-way | $205 |
| Fail to dim head lights, defective head light | $165 |
| No brake lights | $185 |
| No driver's license | $255 |
| Violation of restrictions on driver's license | $155 |
| No motor vehicle registration | $155 |
| No motor vehicle inspection certification (MVI) | $155 |
| Permitting unlicensed person to drive | $155 |
| Driving on or across median | $255 |
| Unrestrained child | $125 |
| Seat belt violation | $147 |
| Unapproved glass coating | $155 |
| Failure to control speed - unsafe speed | $205 |
| No liability insurance on motor vehicle | $306 |
| Consumption of alcoholic beverage while driving | $255 |
| Minor in possession of alcoholic beverage | $255 |
| Expired driver's license | $155 |
| DUI | $255 |
| Follow too closely | $165 |
| Violate open container law | $255 |
| No license plate light | $165 |
| Disregard NO passing zone | $185 |
| Cut in after passing | $157 |
| Fail to pass to left or right safely | $165 |
| Passing a school bus | $621 |
| Disregard railroad crossing gate | $195 |
| Fail to signal lane change | $165 |
| Turned when unsafe | $185 |
| Racing or acceleration contest | $205 |
| Fail to set parking brake | $155 |
| Disregard warning signs at construction | $195 |
| Any speedometer violation | $155 |
| Defective horn | $185 |
| Defective tires | $185 |
| Drove without required equipment | $145 |
| Illegal load extension front or rear | $185 |
| Illegal load extension left or right | $185 |
| Fuel leak | $165 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance violation | $165 |
| No muffler | $205 |
| TV receiver improperly located (visible to driver) | $185 |
| Unauthorized use of handicap placard | $255 |
| Over length, over height, over width | $185 |
| Over tire size limitation (maximum or minimum) | $175 |