Enterprise Municipal Court

Enterprise Municipal Court cases in Coffee County, Enterprise, AL

Enterprise Municipal Court is a municipal court in Enterprise, Alabama, with limited jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and certain state-law misdemeanors adopted by ordinance occurring within the city limits or police jurisdiction. It primarily handles traffic matters (including DUI), misdemeanor criminal offenses charged under municipal ordinance, and other municipal code violations. The court does not hear felony, civil, family, juvenile, or small-claims cases. It conducts arraignments, bench trials, and sentencing for covered offenses, and may issue warrants in municipal cases. Appeals from this court are taken to the circuit court for a trial de novo.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Enterprise Municipal Court

Enterprise Municipal Court serves the public by administering city-level justice and access to court services. It:
- Accepts case filings for traffic and parking citations, municipal ordinance/code violations, and other Class C/low-level misdemeanors; processes complaints, motions, and records requests.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, including arraignments, plea dockets, trials, sentencing, compliance/show-cause, and warrant/bond hearings.
- Provides options for fine payment, payment plans, community service, driving safety/deferred programs, and compliance monitoring or court-ordered classes.
- Issues warrants and, where authorized, emergency protective orders or related magistrate orders.
- Manages jury services when applicable: juror summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror support.
- Offers public assistance such as interpreters/ADA accommodations, customer service, and guidance on resolving citations or clearing warrants.