Roeland Park Municipal Court

Roeland Park Municipal Court cases in Johnson County, Roeland Park, KS

Roeland Park Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction in Roeland Park, Kansas. It adjudicates violations of Roeland Park city ordinances occurring within city limits. Typical cases include traffic and parking citations; misdemeanor-level municipal offenses (such as DUI first/second, simple battery, theft under municipal thresholds, and possession offenses charged by ordinance); and city code matters like property maintenance, nuisance, and animal control. The court does not hear felony criminal cases, family law, probate, or general civil disputes; those matters are handled by the Johnson County District Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Roeland Park Municipal Court

Roeland Park Municipal Court is the city's court of limited jurisdiction. It processes violations of municipal ordinances, including traffic infractions, misdemeanor offenses (e.g., DUI, theft under city code), parking, and animal/code-enforcement cases. Services include receiving case filings from Roeland Park Police and the City Prosecutor; scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrials, bench trials, sentencings, and probation/compliance reviews; issuing warrants and bonds; managing diversion/probation; and taking fine/fee payments and setting payment plans. It provides calendar information, continuances, and certified records upon request.

Matters not handled: civil lawsuits, family, juvenile, felonies, and protective orders (PFA/PFS), which are filed with Johnson County District Court. Jury services are also provided by the District Court; municipal proceedings are typically before a judge. The court serves the public by providing access to case information, options to resolve citations, and procedural guidance.