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1. What is the function of Municipal Court?

The Municipal Court has jurisdictions of violations of City ordinances for traffic cases and other types of cases, such as fire code and parking violations along with other misdemeanor criminal matters. All other more serious criminal matters are handled through the District Court.

2. Where is the Municipal Court located?

The Manhattan Municipal Court is located at 610 Colorado Street and can be reached by calling 587.2450.

3. What are the hours of Municipal Court?

Municipal Court is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Municipal Court offices are closed between noon and 1:00 p.m. for lunch. To contact Municipal Court, call (785)587-2450.

4. Who is the Municipal Court Judge?

The Municipal Court Judge is Patrick Caffey. He can be reached at the Municipal Court, (785)587-2450, at 610 Colorado.

5. What is a no contest (nolo contendere) plea in Municipal Court?

Although a no contest plea is entered without an admission of guilt, the defendant does not contest the facts and will be found guilty without a trial and a sentence will be imposed. As with a plea of guilty, one may be present mitigating matters to the court.