Editor’s note–Former chapter 37 pertaining to municipal court funds, was amended and replaced by Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025. Prior to the replacement, this chapter derived from the following: Ordinance 713-03-08-26, passed 8-26-03 and Ordinance 828-06-05-09, passed 5-9-06.
(A) 
A person convicted of a non-jailable misdemeanor offense, including a criminal violation of a municipal ordinance, shall pay $14 as a court cost, in addition to all other costs, on conviction.
(B) 
A person is considered convicted in a case if:
(1) 
A judgement, a sentence, or both a judgement and a sentence are imposed on the person;
(2) 
The person receives community supervision, deferred adjudication, or deferred disposition; or
(3) 
The court defers final disposition of the case or imposition of the judgement and sentence.
(C) 
The clerk of the city's municipal court shall collect the fee and provide the fees to the municipal treasurer of the city to deposit in the municipal treasury to be deposited as follows:
(1) 
35% into the municipal court building security fund;
(2) 
37.7143% into the local truancy prevention and diversion fund;
(3) 
28.5714% into the municipal court technology fund; and
(4) 
0.7143% into the municipal jury fund.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)
(A) 
There is hereby created and established a municipal court technology fund, known as the "technology fund," pursuant to article 102.0172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
(B) 
The technology fund may be maintained in an interest bearing account and may be maintained in the general revenue account.
(C) 
The municipal court technology fund consists of money allocated and deposited as referenced in section 37.01.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)
(A) 
The technology fund shall be used only to finance the purchase of technological enhancements and maintenance of technological resources for the municipal court of the city, including:
(1) 
Computer systems;
(2) 
Computer networks;
(3) 
Computer hardware;
(4) 
Computer software;
(5) 
Imaging systems;
(6) 
Electronic kiosks;
(7) 
Electronic ticket writers; or
(8) 
Docket management systems.
(B) 
The technology fund shall be administered by or under the direction of the city council.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)
(A) 
There is hereby created and established a municipal court building security fund, known as the building security fund, pursuant to article 102.017 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
(B) 
The building security fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account and may be maintained in the general revenue account.
(C) 
The municipal court technology fund consists of money allocated and deposited as referenced in section 37.01.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)
(A) 
The building security fund shall be used only to finance the purchase of security devices or services for the buildings that house the municipal court of the city, including:
(1) 
The purchase or repair of x-ray machines and conveying systems;
(2) 
Handheld metal detectors;
(3) 
Walkthrough metal detectors;
(4) 
Identification cards and systems;
(5) 
Electronic locking and surveillance equipment;
(6) 
Bailiffs, deputy sheriffs, deputy constables, or contract security personnel during times when they are providing appropriate security services;
(7) 
Signage;
(8) 
Confiscated weapon inventory and tracking systems;
(9) 
Locks, chains, alarms, or similar security devices;
(10) 
The purchase or repair of bullet-proof glass; or
(11) 
Continuing education on security issues for court personnel and security personnel.
(B) 
The building security fund shall be administered by or under the direction of the city council.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)
This chapter shall remain in effect in accordance with articles 102.0172 and 102.017 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and if the assessment and collection of the technology fee or building security fee should expire, the purpose and the use of any funds remaining in the technology fund or building security fund shall continue to be used and administered as required by this chapter and for that purpose, this chapter shall remain in effect.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)
(A) 
Money in the local truancy prevention and diversion fund may be used to finance the salary, benefits, training, travel expenses, office supplies, and other necessary expenses relating to the position of the juvenile case coordinator employed under Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure, article 45A.451(a)(2).
(B) 
If there is money in the local truancy prevention and diversion fund after the costs under subsection (A) are paid, subject to the direction of the city council and with approval of the Pflugerville municipal court, the juvenile case coordinator may direct the remaining money to be used to implement programs directly related to the duties of the juvenile case coordinator, including juvenile alcohol and substance abuser programs, educational and leadership programs, and any other projects designed to prevent or reduce the number of juvenile referrals to the Pflugerville municipal court.
(C) 
Money in the local truancy prevention and diversion fund may not be used to supplement the income of an employee whose primary role is not that of a juvenile case coordinator.
(D) 
The local truancy prevention and diversion fund shall be administered by or under the direction of the city council.
(Ordinance 1663-25-04-08, passed 4/8/2025)