No. You can not have your case tried before a jury in Municipal Court.

Arraignment is the session of court in which you, the defendant, enter a plea to the charge against you. You may enter one of three pleas: 

When pleading guilty or no contest you may speak to the Judge about mitigating circumstances; however, the Judge is only available during regularly scheduled court dates.

The prosecutor has established a policy for amending moving violations amended to non moving violations. Certain moving violations can be processed by the court clerk but some violations require you to see the prosecutor personally on your court date. Call the court clerk to verify your options prior to your scheduled court date.

No. The decision to be represented by an attorney is entirely up to you. You have the right to represent yourself in any proceedings this is called Pro Se representation.

In all cases in Municipal Court, you have a right to representation by an attorney.

If you haven't paid your ticket before your court date, you must come to court.  Please note, staff is not available to answer phone calls during court dockets.  Phone messages received on the day of your scheduled court date may not be returned.  If you did not request a continuance prior to your court date, you must appear in court or a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

Court clerks are authorized to give one continuance. In order to receive this continuance, you must phone in prior to your court date and request the continuance.

Some citations can be paid before your scheduled court date; however, others may require appearance in court.  You may pay with cash, check, money order, cashier's check, MasterCard, or Visa. Other credit cards are not accepted. You may also make payments online, but please be aware that some citations are still required to be paid at the Justice Center. To make a payment online, please click HERE.

Email the Clerks at court@gardnerkansas.gov.