Oakley Municipal Court

Oakley Municipal Court cases in Logan County, Oakley, KS

Oakley Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Oakley, Kansas. It is a limited-jurisdiction court that adjudicates violations of city ordinances occurring within the city limits. Common matters include traffic and parking citations, misdemeanor criminal offenses charged under municipal code (e.g., DUI, simple battery, disorderly conduct, minor-in-possession), and local code/animal-control violations. The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, holds trials, and imposes fines, probation, diversion agreements, and other municipal penalties as authorized by Kansas law. It does not handle civil lawsuits, family law, probate, juvenile proceedings, or felony prosecutions; those matters are heard by the Logan County District Court in the 25th Judicial District.

Oakley Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Oakley Municipal Court

Oakley Municipal Court provides limited-jurisdiction justice for matters within city limits. It:
- Accepts case filings for traffic infractions, misdemeanor criminal charges, and city ordinance/parking violations; manages continuances, payment plans, and in-person/online payments.
- Issues warrants, sets bail, and oversees probation/compliance, diversion, and community service when ordered.
- Processes protective and no-contact orders in qualifying cases as authorized by state law, and enforces order violations.
- Schedules and conducts hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, plea hearings, bench or jury trials, and sentencing.
- Administers jury services: juror summons, qualifications, deferrals, reporting, and support during trials.
- Maintains records, provides copies and certifications, and responds to public records requests.
- Offers self-help forms, calendars, and procedural guidance (not legal advice) to facilitate public access to the court.