City Of Kansas City: Municipal Court Closed Due To COVID

Press release from the City of Kansas City:

01/18/2022 5:30 PM

Due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases, Municipal Court will be pivoting to virtual operations until Wednesday, Jan. 26. Please note the following adjustments: All court cases will be continued for at least 30-days. To look up your new court date go to KCMO.gov/court and click Look Up My Ticket.

Arraignment for those in custody will be held via video from the detention facilities.

Those wanting to join In-Person Walk-in Docket should plan for next Wednesday, Jan. 26.

The Virtual Walk-in Dockets on Friday, Jan. 21 and Monday, Jan. 24 will still occur. Go to KCMO.gov/court and click Walk-In Docket.

Municipal Court questions and address updates should be sent to court@kcmo.org. Court Payments and Bonds Make Municipal Court payments online at KCMO.gov/court or by mail at P.O. Box 219381, Kansas City, MO 64121-9381 or at the drop box just before security with a check or money order.

Request payment plans by emailing mcpayment@kcmo.org.

Bonds can be posted 24/7 at these three Kansas City Police Department Patrol Stations only: Metro Patrol, East Patrol and Shoal Creek Patrol KCPD patrol station. Other Court Matters Probationers can contact their probation officers directly or by email at probation@kcmo.org or call 816-513-2700 for alternatives to in-person reporting.

Victims and City witnesses should contact the City Prosecutor’s Office for information by email at witness@kcmo.org. Anyone with an appointment with the prosecutor may call 816-513-6750 to confirm its time/location. Court personnel are working hard to process email filings and information requests remotely. A small number will be allowed inside periodically to check mail and faxes and process the drop box payments. Expect longer than normal response times. Thanks so much for your patience.

This press release was produced by the City of Kansas City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.