Merriam City Municipal Court

Merriam City Municipal Court cases in Johnson County, Merriam, KS

Merriam Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Merriam, Kansas. It has limited jurisdiction to hear and decide violations of Merriam's municipal ordinances occurring within city limits. The court's docket commonly includes traffic and parking citations, misdemeanor criminal offenses charged under the city code (including first- and second-offense DUI), and city code/ordinance violations such as property maintenance and animal control. It conducts arraignments, trials, sentencings, probation reviews, and may issue warrants and set bonds as authorized by law. The court does not handle civil lawsuits, juvenile or family matters, or felony cases; those are heard in Johnson County District Court. Appeals from Merriam Municipal Court go to the Johnson County District Court for de novo review.

Merriam City Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Merriam City Municipal Court

Merriam Municipal Court adjudicates violations of city ordinances, including traffic and parking citations, misdemeanor offenses (e.g., DUI, theft), and animal/code violations. Core services: case intake and filing of citations/complaints; processing motions; scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrials, trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews; warrant and bond handling; diversion and probation compliance; fine/fee payment and payment plans; records requests and certified dispositions; expungement filings within its jurisdiction; interpreter and accessibility coordination. The court administers jury services for eligible municipal cases (summons, selection, trials). Protective orders (PFA/PFS) are filed in District Court; the municipal court provides referrals and may issue no-contact orders in criminal cases. It serves the public by maintaining calendars, providing hearing notices, assisting with continuances, and offering in-person or remote appearance options when available.