Jurisdiction

Cases that are filed in Municipal Court include (but are not limited to) traffic violations, Class C misdemeanors, and violations of City ordinance.

Traffic Violations

Traffic violations include moving and non-moving violations, commercial vehicle violations, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers' license, etc.

Class C Misdemeanors

Class C misdemeanors (crimes punishable by a maximum fine of $500) include: public intoxication, theft (less than $50), disorderly conduct, minors in possession of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc.

Violations of City Ordinance

Includes violations of juvenile curfew, environmental violations, rubbish at a residence, and animal violations, etc.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUVENILES

If you are under 17 years of age you must appear before a judge. When issued a citation by an officer you must bring a parent or guardian with you when you appear on your 12 day "promise to appear" you signed on your citation/ticket. If a complaint is filed against you, you will be notified by mail when to appear with your parent or guardian. When issued a citation/ticket allow the court three (3) working days to process your citation/ticket. Do not mail the fine payment due because you must make an appearance in person.

NEW LAW - Address Notification

You and your parent or guardian are required by law to provide the Court, in writing, your current address and residence. If your place of residence changes, you have 7 days to notify the Court, in writing, of your new address and residence. Failure to keep the Court informed of your new residence may result in Failure to Appear and Failure to Notify charges filed against both you and your parent or guardian. The obligation of keeping the Court informed of your current address and residence is required until your case is finalized/terminated. This is a new law with serious consequences if not complied with by both the child and parent or guardian.