Fredonia Municipal Court

Fredonia Municipal Court cases in Wilson County, Fredonia , KS

Fredonia Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Fredonia, Kansas. It enforces city ordinances and typically handles traffic matters (moving and parking violations, and DUI charged under a city ordinance), misdemeanor criminal offenses defined by municipal code (such as disorderly conduct, simple battery, and theft under municipal thresholds), and code-enforcement cases (nuisance, property maintenance, and animal-control violations). The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, holds trials, and imposes fines, probation, or other municipal penalties. It does not hear felonies, family-law matters, or general civil disputes, which are within the jurisdiction of the Wilson County District Court.

Fredonia Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Fredonia Municipal Court

Fredonia Municipal Court provides front-line judicial services for matters arising within city limits. Core functions include:
- Case filings and docketing for traffic/parking citations, city ordinance/code violations, and other misdemeanor offenses.
- Court proceedings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, change‑of‑plea hearings, bench or jury trials (when authorized), sentencings, and compliance/review hearings.
- Protective orders and injunctions against harassment, where permitted by law.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons management, deferrals, and trial support.
- Compliance and enforcement: warrants, continuances, payment plans, community service, defensive‑driving/education eligibility, and monitoring of court‑ordered conditions.
- Payments and records: fine/fee processing (in person/online), records requests, certified copies, and public calendars.
- Public access and accommodations: scheduling information, interpreter/ADA arrangements, and general case assistance.

The court's role is to provide accessible, orderly resolution of municipal cases, ensure due process, and facilitate lawful compliance by defendants and the public.