UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT (U.S. MAGISTRATE COURT)

http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/general/offices/fthood.asp

U.S. District (Magistrate) Court Office MG Williams Judicial Center Bldg. 5794, Tank Destroyer Blvd. P. O. Box 5507 Fort Hood, Texas 76544-0507 Located near the East Gate two blocks east of the Club Hood complex Central Violations Clerk: Traffic citations on Fort Hood POC: Connie Trumbo Phone: 254-287-2710 Fax: 254-519-7876 Hours: 0800-1400

DES - U.S. Magistrate Court Officer: Police Officer/U.S. Magistrate Officer Officer M.D. Sterrett Questions concerning security-related issues at the court and warrants on Fort Hood Phone: 254-287-5683 Fax: 254-519-7876 Hours: 0800-1600 Federal Prosecution Office: Elizabeth A. McFarland, Major Chief Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Lavine, CPT Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina Baxter, Chief Paralegal

Fort Hood Warrant List: www.hood.army.mil/warrant.list.aspx

Fort Hood Regulation 190-5  Fort Hood Traffic Code revised as of 09 March 2010

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: What information do I need if I receive a ticket on Fort Hood?
Answer: Payment instructions are on the back side of the ticket; or, you may contest the violation by appearing on your scheduled court date. For specific information contact the Central Violations Clerk at Building #5794 or call 254-287-2710.

Question: How do I pay the fine?
Answer: You may pay online at www.cvb.uscourts.gov or call 1-800-827-2910 ext. 0. You may also mail in your payment to: Central Violations Bureau, P.O. Box 70939, Charlotte, NC 28272-0939. You may call the CVB clerk at 254-287-2710 to confirm payment received.

Question: How long do I have to pay a citation?
Answer: If you do not pay the ticket within thirty days, you will be scheduled for a future court date. You have until that court date to pay the ticket or appear personally in Court to contest your ticket. If you have not received a written notice for a Court date, call the clerk (254-287-2710) approximately six weeks after the date your received your ticket.

Question: Where do I get information if my ticket also affects driving privileges on Fort Hood?
Answer: Contact Police Administration (Room 103, MP station, 58th and Battalion) within ten days. Those violations may include, but are not limited to, failure to maintain financial responsibility (no insurance); driving while license invalid/suspended/revoked or expired vehicle registration. Certain violations require an administrative hearing which must be scheduled within ten days of receiving the ticket.

Question: What should I do if my traffic citation/misdemeanor is in warrant status?
Answer: Contact the CVB clerk immediately at 254-287-2710 (traffic tickets) or misdemeanors (DUIs et al) at 254-287-5158.

Question: What if I am arrested for a DUI or other misdemeanor offense on Fort Hood and need information on court dates and procedures?
Answer: Contact the Federal Litigation Paralegal at christina.m.baxter@us.army.mil. The paralegal will inform you of your court date but will not give legal advice about your case. You are responsible to appear on your scheduled court date.

Question: What if I have lost my driving privileges on Fort Hood?
Answer: You can apply for restricted driving privileges at: C221, III Corps Headquarters, Bldg. 1001, telephone: (254) 287-3655 or (254) 287-7404 or the website: www.jagcnet,mil/IIIcorps and select Administrative and Civil Law Division.