Kechi Municipal Court

Kechi Municipal Court cases in Sedgwick County, Kechi, KS

Kechi Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction in Kechi, Kansas. It hears prosecutions for violations of Kechi city ordinances, serving as the local forum for traffic infractions, parking and code violations, and other misdemeanor ordinance offenses such as DUI and disorderly conduct. The court conducts arraignments and trials, accepts pleas, imposes sentences, and may issue warrants as authorized by law. It does not handle civil lawsuits, family law matters, or felony cases, which are heard in the Kansas district court. Judgments may be appealed to the district court for a trial de novo.

Kechi Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Kechi Municipal Court

Kechi Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction court handling violations of Kechi city ordinances. Case types include:
- Traffic offenses (speeding, stop sign, no insurance, parking)
- Misdemeanor ordinance violations (e.g., DUI, driving while suspended, misdemeanor theft)
- Municipal code violations (animal control, nuisance, property maintenance)

Public-facing services include:
- Processing citations and ordinance-violation case filings from law enforcement
- Scheduling and conducting arraignments, bench trials, sentencings, probation/compliance and show-cause hearings
- Managing warrants, bonds, diversions, continuances, and payment plans
- Providing access to court records and case information

Not handled by this court:
- Protective orders (Protection From Abuse/From Stalking)-file with Sedgwick County District Court
- Jury service-administered by Sedgwick County District Court

The court facilitates appearances, plea entry, and compliance to resolve municipal cases and enforce city ordinances.