It is the responsibility of the defendant to ensure contact information is up to date with the Municipal Court. Please contact us to update your profile.

Tickets that can be paid without going to court are listed on our Fine Schedule for Municipal Offenses. You will pay the amount on the schedule plus add $35.00 to the amount shown on the fine schedule. If there is a star next to the Fine you will not have to pay the extra $35.00. You will not have to go to court to pay the fines on the Fine Schedule but you will have to call (417) 237-7001 or go to City Hall at 326 Grant Street to pay the fine before your court date. If you don't find your type of ticket on the Fine Schedule you will have to appear in Municipal Court. 

If payment is made in person, payment must be made by cashier's check, money order, or cash in exact change. (Payment must be received before your court date, or a warrant may be issued.) We do not accept personal or business checks.

If you prefer to pay by phone with a credit card, please call City Hall at 417-237-7001. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. There is a small convenience fee added if you choose to pay by card.

You may contact the Municipal Court Administrator Jessica Baugh, at:

• 417-237-7001
  Monday through Friday
  8 am to 5 pm.

Carthage Municipal Division is held on Thursday at 9 am at

• Memorial Hall
  407 S Garrison Street

2023 Court Dates:

• January 12th and 26th

• February 9th and 23rd

• March 9th and 23rd

• April 13th and 27th

• May 11th and 18th

• June 8th and 22nd

• July 13th and 27th

• August 10th and 24th

• September 14th and 28th

• October 12th and 26th

• November 2nd and 16th

• December 7th and 14th

If you need assistance or accommodations for court, contact the municipal court clerk seventy-two hours prior to your scheduled appearance.

Related Documents

1. Defendants Rights (PDF)

2. Derechos Del Acusado (PDF)