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Municipal Court

The Wichita Municipal Court is a limited jurisdiction court, authorized under City Ordinance, with jurisdiction of the City of Wichita. The Court has 5 Judges. The Court is responsible for parking citations; traffic infractions; non-traffic infractions such as Health, Fire, Central Inspection, and Storm Water violations; and misdemeanor traffic and criminal offenses including DUI and Domestic Violence.

Our Mission

The Municipal Court of the City of Wichita is the largest and most established municipal court system in the State of Kansas. The fundamental purpose of the Municipal Court is to uphold the mandates of the U.S. Constitution, the Statutes of the State of Kansas, and the Ordinances of the City of Wichita.

Because the Municipal Court is, for so many citizens, their only contact with the judicial system, we, the dedicated professionals of the Court strive to serve the people of the community by upholding the law in an unbiased and impartial manner. By providing all citizens with equal access, regardless of their standing in the community, the Municipal Court is committed to facilitating the interests of justice and the needs of all citizens in a thorough and fair manner.

In carrying out this mission of public service, we acknowledge we are the Court closest to the people. We therefore accept our responsibility to give the community and its citizens the highest consideration. We believe all who come before the Court, including victims of crime, law enforcement agencies, personnel, legal staff, and those accused of crime, deserve to be treated in a polite and respectful manner. We believe all whom we serve should expect impartial justice, equal protection, professional service, accurate information, efficient organization, the timely resolution of cases, and clear, concise communication.

The Court places high value on its employees and is committed to providing them with a quality work place, professional environment and ongoing career enrichment. As our most valuable resource, they personify the Court's highest standards of excellence and quality.

Overview of the Court
An overview of the Municipal Court.

Career Opportunities
Opportunities for employment within the Municipal Court and City of Wichita Personnel.

Citations and Payment Information
Payment options and fine schedules. Also includes information on payment processing, warrants, and how to contact Municipal Court's designated collection agency in regards to past due fines and costs.

Customer Survey
Please help us improve our service to you.

Daily Docket
Learn an upcoming court date or view the Court Docket for the current day. You can also learn about the Court's Walk-In docket and information on the Attorney Walk-In Docket (AWID). Listings of Municipal Court cases for attorneys is also available.

Deferred and Diversion Programs
Programs offered by the City Prosecutor's Office that allow your charge to be dismissed upon completion of certain requirements. Receive information about the specific programs and complete the application on-line.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding Municipal Court.

Links
Various links to external websites related to Wichita Municipal Court.
Municipal Court Judges
The Municipal Court has five appointed judges, and 23 pro-tem judges. Find out more about our appointed judges!
Municipal Court Documents and Forms
Download documents and forms online such as diversion applications, record check requests, motion & orders, and expungements.
Rules of the Municipal Court
The Rules of the Municipal Court of the City of Wichita have been hereby adopted effective August 11, 2000, pursuant to Charter Ordinance No. 152, Section 2.
There Ought to be a Law...
The Code of the City of Wichita. On-line access to City ordinances.