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1. Where is the Municipal Court located?

The Municipal Court is located at 1100 SW Smith St, Blue Springs, MO 64015, in the Public Safety & Municipal Court building.

2. Is there a drop box for payments?

No.

3. Does the Municipal Court accept credit card payments?

The Municipal Court accepts major credit cards; MasterCard, Discover, Visa in person only.  There is a minimal fee charged when you use a credit or debit card charged by the credit card processing company.

4. Is there a way to pay for a ticket without appearing in Court?

Some tickets may be paid without appearing in Court. You must, however, pay the ticket before your court date.  For tickets issued prior to June 1, 2022, you may click on the 'Pay Bill or Ticket' button on this website to search your ticket to find out if it is payable.  Tickets issued June 1, 2022 and after, please go to www.courts.mo.gov to see if your ticket is payable.

If the ticket is not paid before your court date and/or you do not appear in court, a warrant for your arrest may be issued.

5. What if I need to change the date of my court date?

If you need to change the date of your court date, you may contact the Court office by phone at (816) 228-0175 or email at court@bluespringsgov.com. Please be aware phones are not answered during court and emails are answered as quickly as possible but may take up to 72 hours for a response.  If you need to change your court date, please do so before the day of court.

If your court date has previously been changed or you have failed to appear, you will be required to appear in court to request a new date from the Judge in person.  It is within the Court's discretion to grant delays or continuances from the Court date on most cases. Before granting a continuance, the Court may require written proof of your excuse. 

6. What if I do not appear in Court on my court date?

Once you fail to appear in court, a payable ticket is no longer payable, and you will be required to appear in court.  

A warrant may also be issued for your arrest. If a warrant is issued, you may do one of the following options to take care of the warrant:  

1. Post a cash bond,
2. Turn yourself into jail and remain in jail until the earliest court date,
3. Appear on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 11:00 a.m. to speak with the Judge during our Prisoner Arraignment docket about paying the ticket or resetting your court date, or
4. Speak with an attorney.

7. Do I have the right to be represented by an attorney?

Yes. You have the right to hire an attorney and have him/her speak for you in Court. If jail is the possible punishment, you may request a court appointed attorney. If you are financially eligible, an attorney will be appointed to represent you.

Do not contact the Office of the Public Defender. They do not represent individuals in Municipal Court cases.

8. Does the Municipal Court accept online payments?

Yes, but not all tickets are payable online. 

For tickets issued prior to June 1, 2022; there is a button on this website called 'Pay Bill or Ticket'. Click on the button and follow the instructions.

Tickets issued June 1, 2022, and after, please go to www.courts.mo.gov for payment options.

9. Is video court an option?

No, our Court does not offer the option of video court.  All cases are heard in person.