Municipal Court

Justice Center building front

The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the city. Traffic violations and violations of Leavenworth City Ordinances are handled in this court.

In the Municipal Court there are no jury trials. A judge under the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Code of Municipal Courts, the Kansas Rules of Evidence and the Leavenworth Municipal Code conducts all trials.

Municipal Court should not be confused with Leavenworth District Courts. District court has jurisdiction over cases such as serious criminal offenses, divorce and domestic relations, damage suits, probate and administration of estates, guardianships, conservatorships, care of the mentally ill, juvenile matters and small claims.

Both the Municipal Court and Probation Divisions are under the direct supervision of the Assistant City Manager.

Hours for Municipal Court are:

  • Monday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Court is open Thursdays)
  • Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Citizens who would like to pay a ticket or make arrangements to do so are welcome to come anytime during regular office hours. Municipal Court is closed during observed City holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.