Edgerton Municipal Court

Edgerton Municipal Court cases in Johnson County, Edgerton, KS

Edgerton Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court serving the City of Edgerton, Kansas. It adjudicates violations of city ordinances occurring within city limits, including traffic citations, misdemeanor criminal ordinance violations, and property or nuisance/code enforcement matters. It does not handle felony prosecutions, family law cases, or civil disputes between private parties; those are heard by the Johnson County District Court. Authorized outcomes include fines, probation, and other penalties provided by ordinance. Judgments from Edgerton Municipal Court may be appealed to the Johnson County District Court for a trial de novo.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Edgerton Municipal Court

Edgerton Municipal Court handles city ordinance and traffic violations (speeding, parking, equipment, nuisance, animal, code-enforcement), minor criminal misdemeanors under municipal code, and juvenile/curfew matters as authorized. Services include case filing and docketing; arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencing; warrants and bond processing; payment of fines/fees, payment plans, and collections; hearing scheduling and public calendars; records, forms, and certified copies; probation/compliance monitoring (classes, community service, proof of insurance or repairs); diversion/deferral programs when offered; interpreter and ADA accommodations; subpoenas and witness coordination. Jury services are coordinated only where jury trials are permitted by law; otherwise cases proceed to bench trial or are referred on appeal. Protective orders are processed when authorized, or referred to county/district court.