Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Municipal Court
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Buchanan County Courthouse Basement 411 Jules St. Joseph, MO 64501Municipal Court
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- The court is in session at 8 a.m., with trials beginning at 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
- Code violations and animal control dockets are heard at 1 p.m. every other Wednesday.
- Payments can be made between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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The Judge cannot discuss a pending case. You must see the Judge during regular court session at 8am or 10:00am, on a first come, first serve basis.
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An arraignment is a court hearing that is set to make certain you know the charges against you, and to find out how you plead. The arraignment allows you to enter a plea of "guilty" or "not guilty". It is not a trial. The arraignment is usually the first contact you have with the court about a particular ticket.Municipal Court
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The Municipal Court will set a date for trial where the City Prosecutor will be required to prove the case against you.Municipal Court
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The Municipal Court Clerk's Office will issue subpoenas on behalf of the defendants. You will need to contact the Municipal Court Clerk if you have questions about this procedure and the costs involved.Municipal Court