Village of Claycomo

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Village of Claycomo

Village of ClaycomoVillage of ClaycomoVillage of Claycomo

816-452-5539

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  • About
  • Government
    • Trustees
    • Agendas & Minutes
    • City Hall
    • Municipal Court
    • Police
    • Fire
    • Fire Prevention
    • Municipal Storm Sewer
    • Zoning Board
  • Calendar & Newsletter
    • Village Calendar
    • Village Newsletter
  • News
  • How Do I?
    • Licenses and Permits
    • Rent Community Building
    • Rent Mildred Keeney Park
    • Apply for Jobs
    • Local Utilities
    • Contact NAWS (Cats)
  • Pantry
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MUNICIPAL COURT OFFICE HOURS

NEW Court Hours

EVERY COURT DATE, offices close at NOON, to prepare for that evening's Court Docket. Our next Court Date is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5pm.


Claycomo Municipal Court Offices are located in the lower level of the Municipal Building at 115 NE US-69 Highway Claycomo, MO  64119. 

The direct line by phone is (816) 452-4539. (There is no option to leave a message.) Email: ClaycomoCourt@Claycomo.org

** New Information for Attorneys!

Upcoming Dates: 04/15, 05/06, 06/03, 07/08, 08/19, 09/09, 10/07, 11/18, 12/02.

ON COURT DATES

Court is held in Claycomo Community Building (28 S Drake Claycomo, MO 64119), behind City Hall/CPD.

Court sessions are on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month.

COURT OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON ON COURT DAYS TO PREPARE FOR COURT.

Court is held in Claycomo Community Building (28 S Drake Claycomo, MO 64119), behind City Hall/Claycomo Police Department. Check in begins at 4:45PM.           Court begins promptly at 5:00PM.

If you are making a court appearance you will need to check in with the clerk in the courtroom. Please call the court office for further information.​ (816) 452-4539

Claycomo Community Building (28 S. Drake)

MUNICIPAL COURT

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

 RIGHT TO KNOW WHEN COURT IS OPEN

Every municipal court has different hours it is open. It is important that you check the court's website or call the court's clerk to determine when it is open.

RIGHT TO ATTEND COURT 

Municipal courts in Missouri are open to the public. 

Appropriate attire please.   No Food/Drinks or Cell Phones are allowed in the courtroom. No shorts, hats, sleeveless shirts, half-shirts, or pajamas.  


RIGHT TO RELEASE PENDING HEARING

If you are in jail for a municipal charge, you have the right to be released unless the court decides you need to be in jail for the protection of the community. If the court orders your release from jail, there may be conditions on your release. This can include a bond set by the judge to insure your return to court on the date set by the judge.


RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY

You have the right to be represented by an attorney and may hire one at any time, When you first appear in court, you can ask to postpone the hearing one time so you can hire an attorney, However, you are not required to have an attorney represent you. You may represent yourself.

RIGHT TO HAVE A JUDGE DECIDE IF YOU CAN AFFORD A LAWYER OR PAY FINES

If you want an attorney, but cannot afford one, you can ask that the Judge decide if you qualify for a court-appointed attorney. You will be required to fill out paperwork about your finances as part of this process. 

You can also request the Judge to decide if you are able to pay court fines or to be granted an alternative sentence. You may be require to fill out paper work regarding your finances as part of this process. 


RIGHT TO REQUEST A DIFFERENT JUDGE

You may request a change of Judge for any reason with ten (10) days after you enter your initial plea. If it is past the ten (10) days, then you must show cause why the Judge should be changed. 

In addition, a Judge may decide he or she can not hear the case if they have a conflict of interest in the case or the Judge will appear as the Prosecuting Attorney in a neighboring county where the Prosecuting Attorney will serve as Judge. 


RIGHT TO TRIAL

If you plead not guilty, your case will be scheduled for trial. Because of the number of cases the court hears each month and the need to have the officer and any witnesses present, your case may not be heard that night. If it needs to be rescheduled, that evening you will be given a future court date for trial.

When your case is scheduled for trial, it will be in the same municipal court in which you appear, UNLESS you request a jury trial. A request for a jury trial should be made by written motion 10 days prior to the scheduled trial date, If the motion is timely, your case will be sent to the Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of Clay County for a new trial date with a jury. 

 At trial, you have the right to testify or remain silent. If you remain silent, it is not considered an admission of guilt. If you testify, the judge may consider any statement you make in deciding your guilt or innocence.

You have the right to ask questions of witnesses testifying against you. 

You have a right to subpoena witnesses to come to trial and testify.

If you are found not guilty, the case ends. 

If you are found guilty, you can accept the decision or appeal to the Clay County Circuit Court. If you appeal your case, you will be granted a new trail before a different judge. The request for appeal must be made within ten (10) days of the court's decision and cannot be extended for any reason. You can appeal even if you are not able to pay. You may ask the clerk for information on the process. 

COURT CONTACT

Municipal Judge - The Honorable Stuart Wieland

Court Clerk - Gypsy Spear

Deputy Court Clerk - Madison Cox 

Court Office Phone: (816) 452-4539

Email:  claycomocourt@claycomo.org


To Contact the Court

Court Clerks are available by phone and in person Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Court Clerks are also available by email at claycomocourt@claycomo.org  The Court does not use/accept voicemail.

**Municipal Court Offices are open on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.


Court Dockets are usually the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. On court days, the Court Office closes at NOON on court days to prepare for court and check in attorneys. Check-in for defendants is between 4:40-5:00pm.


Witnesses

If you are appearing as a witness, please check in with the clerk in the courtroom upon arrival.


To Request a Continuance

You may request one continuance in advance of your court date. Contact the court by phone at (816) 452-4539 (before the day of court.)  Voicemail is not accepted.  All other requests for continuance must be made with the judge on your assigned court date. 

The judge cannot take telephone calls or see you outside of the courtroom. The court does not have voicemail.  Continuance requests will not be granted after noon on the day of court.   


Plea Agreements

All plea agreements must be presented to the Prosecutor.  Please contact the court office at (816) 452-4539 for further information.  The Village Prosecutor will be available to meet with attorneys at 4:30 pm on the night of court. 


Failure to Appear

Failure to appear in court on your assigned court date may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.  Your failure to appear will be reported to your state licensing authority and your driving privilege will be suspended or a hold placed on your license. If your ticket is eligible for the Violations' Bureau below, you can choose to plead guilty and pay before your court date. 

To "plead and pay" before court click here:  www.courts.mo.gov.  Choose the "MAKE A PAYMENT" option.  Then the "PLEAD AND PAY" option.  You will need to choose the County we are in (Clay County 7th Judicial Circuit) and enter your ticket/case number.  


 PUNISHMENT AND FINES

If you plead guilty or are found guilty in court, you may face the following:

  • Minor traffic violation - up to $225 total fines and costs 
  • Housing, zoning or building codes violations - up to $200 total fine & costs for the first violation; $275 for the second violation in a year; $350 for the third violation and $450 for the fourth violation. 
  • All other municipal code violations - up to $500 fine plus costs. 


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If your ticket was issued before 9-01-2022 and you cannot find it on courts.mo.gov please call the court offices for more information.

 

**If your ticket was issued AFTER 9/01/22**


TO PLEAD AND PAY BEFORE COURT

  Click the link below and choose the "Plead and Pay" box. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1886

You will need your litigant name and/or ticket number(s). 

Claycomo Municipal Court is in Clay County- 7th Judicial Circuit.



TO PAY BY WEB (After the Judge has dispositioned your case)

https://www.courts.mo.gov/pbw/search.do?execution=e1s1

You will need to choose "Clay County 7th Judicial Circuit" and enter your ticket number.

Other Rights In Court

If you are a non US citizen

If you need ADA accommodations

If you need ADA accommodations

If you do not have the proper documentation to be in the United States, you should know that a guilty plea or conviction may result in your deportation, denial of admission to the US or you may be denied naturalization under US law. You may wish to speak to an attorney, especially before entering a guilty plea to any charges

If you need ADA accommodations

If you need ADA accommodations

If you need ADA accommodations

You have right under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For example, if you or a witness are deaf or hearing impaired, you that the right to request assistance, including an interpreter. For help, please contact the court clerk.

While in the Courtroom

If you need ADA accommodations

While in the Courtroom

Check in with the clerks.

Stay seated until your case is called.

No food or drinks allowed. No talking.

No animals unless they are certified service dogs. 

No Cell phones allowed. 

Do not sleep or disrupt the court proceedings. 

Fine Schedule For Municipal Offenses

You may be able to pay your fines by mail, online or in person instead of appearing in court. Please check with the clerk to get information on how you can pay fines and costs in this municipality. All credit card payments are taken through a third party and a service fee is associated with these options. 

ONLY FINES LISTED IN THE "FINE SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFENSES" SHEET ARE ELIGIBLE FOR "PLEAD AND PAY" ONLINE. IF YOUR TICKET IS NOT LISTED IN THE  FINES SCHEDULE below, it is NOT eligible to be paid online and YOU WILL STILL BE REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN COURT ON THE COURT DATE GIVEN TO YOU.
 


  ***If your ticket was received prior to 9/1/22 please contact the Court for more information. 816-452-4539

Best hours to contact by phone:

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Download "FINES" PDF

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