Moundridge Municipal Court

Moundridge Municipal Court cases in Mcpherson County, Moundridge , KS

Moundridge Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Moundridge, Kansas. It adjudicates alleged violations of city ordinances occurring within the city limits, including traffic infractions and citations, misdemeanor criminal offenses charged under municipal code, and municipal code matters such as animal control, nuisance, and property maintenance violations. The court's role is to enforce local ordinances and impose authorized municipal penalties. It does not hear civil lawsuits, small claims, family law matters, or felony criminal cases; those are handled by the McPherson County District Court.

Moundridge Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Moundridge Municipal Court

Moundridge Municipal Court serves the public by handling violations of city ordinances, including:
- Traffic citations and parking violations
- Misdemeanor ordinance offenses (e.g., DUI under city ordinance, simple battery, disorderly conduct)
- Code, nuisance, and animal-control violations

Core services:
- Case intake/docketing of citations and complaints
- Arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials (bench or jury when permitted), sentencings
- Warrant issuance, bond setting/modification, plea processing
- Diversion eligibility review, probation and compliance reviews
- Fine/fee payment processing and payment plans
- Scheduling, continuances, and courtroom access accommodations
- Records requests and certified copies; discovery per applicable rules
- Interpreter services and ADA accommodations
- Jury services coordination if a jury trial is granted

Note: Protective orders (Protection From Abuse/Protection From Stalking) are not issued by municipal court; file in McPherson County District Court. The municipal court can provide referral information.