Ancillary functions include supervising probationers, conducting alcohol and drug evaluations and drug and alcohol education programs, coordinating community service and house arrest activities, provide information to citizens about the municipal judicial process and collect fines and fees. The main mission of the Court is to promptly and fairly adjudicate all cases filed and to enforce judgments rendered. Judges, pursuant to applicable provisions of City Ordinance, various state laws and court rules, conduct all hearings - there are no jury trials in the Municipal Court. The Joplin Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and record which, through its judges and staff, adjudicates traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses that are alleged to have occurred within the Joplin city limits. If a payment is not allowed through the online service, please contact the court office during business hours. It is not advisable to place cash in the drop box. Payments can also be placed in the Drop Box, Located at the West side of the Justice Building. To avoid lines and/or having to mail in a payment, the Court encourages the use an alternative payment method, such as the online payment site of, which is available 24 hours a day. All fines are assessed by the Judge after mandatory court appearance and case adjudication.Īnyone wanting to pay a fine, after adjudication, will be able to do so through the court office from 8:00am to noon and from 1:00 p.m.
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