Mandan Municipal Court cases in Morton County, Mandan, ND
Mandan Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Mandan, North Dakota. It has limited jurisdiction over violations of Mandan's municipal ordinances occurring within city limits, including traffic and parking offenses, noncriminal infractions, and Class B misdemeanor ordinance violations. The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, imposes fines and other sentences, and enforces compliance for these cases. It does not handle felonies, Class A misdemeanors, or civil, probate, juvenile, or family matters; those are heard in North Dakota District Court for Morton County. When a jury trial is requested in an eligible municipal case, the matter is transferred to district court for trial.
Mandan Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Morton |
| Street Address: | 205 2nd Ave NW |
| City: | Mandan |
| Zip Code: | 58554 |
| Phone: | 701-667-3270 |
| Fax: | 701-667-3223 |
| Hours: | Monday–Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.cityofmandan.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={538B885F-0F23-425F-8277-50991DBA2901} |
| Email: | municipalcourt@cityofmandan.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mandan Municipal Court
Mandan Municipal Court serves the public by handling violations of Mandan city ordinances, including traffic and parking citations and other misdemeanor ordinance offenses (e.g., disorderly conduct, alcohol-related, animal/property code). It processes citations/complaints; schedules and conducts hearings (initial appearance, arraignment, pretrial, bench trial, sentencing); manages bonds, payment plans, and collections; and issues subpoenas and failure-to-appear warrants. The court accepts party filings/motions, provides forms, sets compliance reviews, and maintains records. Public services include fine payment options, case information, and scheduling assistance. Protective orders (domestic violence or disorderly conduct restraining orders) and jury services are handled by Morton County District Court; a jury demand in a municipal case results in transfer to district court.