Leawood Municipal Court

Leawood Municipal Court cases in Johnson County, Leawood , KS

Leawood Municipal Court is a municipal court with limited jurisdiction to adjudicate violations of City of Leawood ordinances. It functions as the first-level court for local matters occurring within city limits. Common cases include traffic and parking offenses; misdemeanor criminal ordinance violations such as DUI (first or second offense), minor theft, disorderly conduct, simple battery, and certain alcohol or drug possession offenses as defined by city code; and code-enforcement and animal-control matters. The court does not hear civil lawsuits, family law, probate, or felony cases; those are handled by the Johnson County District Court. Available dispositions include fines, probation, and jail terms authorized by ordinance, with appeals to district court.

Leawood Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Leawood Municipal Court

Leawood Municipal Court handles violations of Leawood city ordinances, including traffic infractions, DUI and other misdemeanors, code/animal control violations, and certain juvenile traffic matters. Key services: case filings, intake and scheduling; arraignments, pretrial conferences, diversion screening/agreements; bench and, when eligible, jury trials; sentencings; probation supervision/review hearings; warrant processing; fine/fee/restitution collection; continuance requests; records and discovery requests; interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination; online and in-person payments; options for remote appearances when authorized. Jury services include juror summons, qualification, orientation, and support for eligible trials. Protective orders (protection from abuse or stalking) are filed in Johnson County District Court, not in municipal court. Public-facing functions include case lookup, court-date notices, compliance guidance (e.g., proof of insurance or license reinstatement), and forms such as diversion or expungement for municipal convictions.