Municipal Court

Municipal Court

Centre Municipal Court, located at 350 East Main Street, is the City of Centre’s criminal court. The court has jurisdiction over traffic citations, non-traffic misdemeanor cases, as well as City Ordinance Violations that occur within the City of Centre or its police jurisdiction.

Centre Municipal Court is held on the first Friday of the month, and review hearings are held on the Wednesday of that same week.

The Court’s Municipal office is located in the City of Centre City Hall at 350 East Main Street. The office is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. The office closes for lunch daily from 12:00 p.pm. To 1:00 p.m., on weekends, as well as the City of Centre’s recognized holidays.

We accept cash, checks, money orders, and debit/credit cards. To pay online, go to www.centreal.govtportal.com . The online portal only accepts traffic and adjudicated cases.

For more information, contact the office at 256-927-2419 or email us at municipalcourt@centreal.gov

The court office cannot provide legal advice. IF you have any questions concerning a legal aspect of your case, you must contact an attorney.

It is hereby Ordered that the Court dates for initial appearances shall be set at 9:00 a.m. On the following days for the Calendar year for 2027:

2027

January 8th
February 5th
March 5th
April 9th
May 7th
June 4th
July 9th
August 6th
September 10th
October 8th
November 5th
December 10th

Payment reviews, trial, and other hearings will generally be set on the Wednesday before the Friday scheduled appearances at 3:00 pm beginning January 2027.

Municipal Judge William M. Hawkins, Jr

Court Clerk Magistrate Haley Sterling