Holcomb Municipal Court

Holcomb Municipal Court cases in Finney County, Holcomb, KS

Holcomb Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Holcomb, Kansas. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that hears violations of city ordinances, including traffic infractions, parking violations, misdemeanor offenses charged under city code (such as DUI, petty theft, disorderly conduct, and simple battery), and local code, animal-control, and nuisance matters. It does not handle felonies, civil disputes between private parties, probate, or family law; those are heard in the Finney County District Court. The municipal court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, imposes fines and other authorized sentences, and may issue warrants and subpoenas as allowed by Kansas law. Appeals go to the Finney County District Court for trial de novo.

Holcomb Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Holcomb Municipal Court

Holcomb Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction court serving city residents by:

- Handling violations of municipal ordinances: traffic citations, parking, code-enforcement/Property maintenance, animal control, and other minor misdemeanors under city code.
- Processing case filings from citations/complaints, assessing fines/fees, offering payment plans, warrant recall for failure to appear, and compliance reviews.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, sentencings, and probation/diversion monitoring when applicable.
- Managing records: docket access, certified copies, continuance requests, and interpreter/ADA accommodations.

Matters typically outside municipal jurisdiction:
- Protective orders (e.g., protection from abuse/stalking) are generally filed in county/district/circuit court; the municipal court provides referrals and information.
- Jury services/jury trials are generally handled by the county/district court; the municipal court offers guidance or transfers when required.