Hesston Municipal Court

Hesston Municipal Court cases in Harvey County, Hesston, KS

Hesston Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Hesston, Kansas. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that handles cases arising under city ordinances within the Hesston city limits. Typical matters include traffic and parking violations, misdemeanor criminal offenses defined by municipal code, and local code-enforcement issues such as animal control and property maintenance. The court does not hear civil lawsuits, family law matters, or felony criminal cases; those are handled by the Harvey County District Court. Appeals from Hesston Municipal Court generally go to the district court for further review.

Hesston Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Hesston Municipal Court

Hesston Municipal Court handles violations of Hesston city ordinances, primarily traffic offenses and certain misdemeanors.

Main services:
- Case intake and docketing of citations/complaints; case inquiries.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrials, bench trials, sentencings, probation reviews.
- Pleas, continuances, bonds, warrants; diversion and probation compliance.
- Collection of fines, fees, and restitution; receipts and certified records.
- Records requests and certified copies.

Protective orders (Protection from Abuse or Stalking) are not filed in municipal court; file with Harvey County District Court. Jury services are not administered by municipal court; municipal cases are heard by a judge, and jury service is handled by the District Court.

The court's role is to process city cases, provide information, and facilitate resolution and compliance for the public.