Manhattan Municipal Court

Manhattan Municipal Court cases in Riley County, Manhattan, KS

Manhattan Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court for the City of Manhattan, Kansas. It adjudicates violations of Manhattan city ordinances occurring within city limits, including traffic infractions (such as speeding, stop-sign, and parking), DUI and other misdemeanor traffic offenses, misdemeanor ordinance offenses, and code-enforcement, nuisance, and animal-control matters. The court conducts arraignments, trials, and sentencings, issues warrants in ordinance cases, and imposes fines, probation, or other authorized sanctions. It does not hear felony cases, family law, or general civil disputes; those matters are handled by the Riley County District Court.

Manhattan Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Manhattan Municipal Court

Manhattan Municipal Court serves the public by handling cases under city law. Typical case types: traffic infractions, parking, municipal code violations, and misdemeanor offenses within city limits. Key services:
- Case filings and docketing; citation and fine payments.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Warrant processing; probation/diversion monitoring.
- Records requests (searches, copies, certifications); interpreters and ADA accommodations.
- Calendars, scheduling, and hearing notifications; in-person and remote access where available.
- Protective orders: accepts or routes petitions consistent with state law and local jurisdiction.
- Jury services: if authorized, summons and manages jurors and conducts jury trials; otherwise coordinates with the appropriate trial court.
Public counters and online portals support filings, payments, continuance requests, and access to forms and information on rights and procedures.