Louisburg Municipal Court

Louisburg Municipal Court cases in Miami County, Louisburg, KS

Louisburg Municipal Court is a municipal court in Louisburg, Kansas. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that handles alleged violations of Louisburg city ordinances occurring within city limits. Common matters include traffic offenses (such as speeding and misdemeanor-level DUI), misdemeanor criminal ordinance violations (e.g., disorderly conduct, simple battery, petty theft), and municipal code enforcement cases (nuisance, property maintenance, animal control). The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, imposes fines and sentences, and oversees probation or diversion for ordinance cases. It does not hear civil lawsuits, family law, probate, or felony matters, which fall under the Miami County District Court. Appeals from the municipal court generally go to the district court for a trial de novo.

Louisburg Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Louisburg Municipal Court

Louisburg Municipal Court serves the public as the City's court of limited jurisdiction for municipal ordinance matters. It processes:
- Case filings from citations/complaints for traffic and parking infractions, misdemeanor ordinance violations, and local code/animal/nuisance issues.
- Court services: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Administrative functions: warrants and subpoenas; fine/fee payments; diversion/probation monitoring; continuances; interpreter coordination; and access to case records.

Protective orders (e.g., protection-from-abuse or stalking) and jury services are not handled in municipal court and are provided through the county district court. The court also offers compliance options such as payment plans and may hold hearings in person or remotely.