1888 City Building, Kingman, Kansas
 1888 City Building

Municipal Court

City of Kingman
(620) 532-3111
324 North Main St.
P. O. Box 168
Kingman, KS 67068-0168

Kingman, Kansas

 

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Municipal courts exist in approximately 397 cities in Kansas and have jurisdiction over violations of municipal ordinances occurring within the city limits.  It is these courts that most citizens come into contact with the administration of justice.
 
The majority of cases in the municipal court consist of violations of city traffic ordinances.  Other cases include violation of City ordinances including curfew violations, property misdemeanors, person misdemeanors, and traffic misdemeanors.
 
A person is not entitled to a trial by jury in municipal court; all evidence is heard by the municipal judge.  If a person is convicted, the judge may impose a fine, a jail sentence, or both, in accordance with city ordinance.  An appeal from the municipal court may be taken to the district court of the county.  The appeal will be heard by a jury if the defendant make a timely, written request for a jury trial.  However, there is no right to a jury trial in an appeal of an ordinance traffic infraction case or a cigarette or tobacco violation case, and such a case must be tried by the court.

Judge

Francis E. Meisenheimer   (620) 532-5158 · Fax: (620) 532_2303
120 East A Avenue
Kingman, KS 67068

Court Clerk

Peggy Graber   (620) 532-5158 · Fax: (620) 532-2303
120 East A
Kingman, KS 67068

City Prosecutor

Curtis Watkins   (620) 532-3108 · Fax: (620) 532-3110
Geisert Wunsch & Watkins
410 N. Main Street
Kingman, KS 67068

Court Sessions

Generally 2nd Friday of each month at Kingman County Courtroom.
Third Floor, Kingman County Courthouse,
130 N. Spruce Street, Kingman, KS

Court Procedure

  • Arrive early.
  • Your name will be called for your appearance.
  • Wear proper attire.
  • If you have questions please call ahead of time.

Diversion Program

A diversion program is offered by the City Prosecutor’s Office that may allow your charge to be dismissed upon completion of certain requirements.  For information call the Curtis Watkins, City Prosecutor at (620) 532-3108.

  

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Updated: October 21, 2008 / archer@cityofkingman.com