City of Gladstone Missouri

• If a fine amount is listed on the front of your citation, and you wish to plead guilty, you can avoid a court appearance by prepaying through the Traffic Violation Bureau. You must fill in the information requested on your ticket and return it, with your fine, by mail or in person to 7010 North Holmes, Gladstone, MO, 64118. Please make your check and all money orders payable to “City of Gladstone.” Please refer to the back of your ticket and follow the directions for your specific circumstance. You may also use the plead and pay option on the website.

• The Traffic Violation Bureau is a department set up for the convenience of ticket payers, allowing them to pay certain tickets without appearing in court. Municipal Court directly handles all court cases in violation of the Gladstone Municipal Code. Both departments are connected to the same personnel, but serve different purposes.

• If your plea is “not guilty” and you would like to request a court date, please call the Traffic Violation Bureau prior to your ticket payment due date, at 816-423-4119.

• You may refer to the citation for this information. If you are still unsure, you may call the Gladstone’s Municipal Court Clerk’s Office at 816-423-4119.

• Yes, the Night Depository is located outside of City Hall, to the right of the main doors. City Hall is located at 7010 North Holmes, Gladstone, MO, 64118.

• Contact an attorney for representation. We do not have an option that allows you to pay a higher amount to get points removed.

• Contact the Department of Motor Vehicle to receive that information.

• Yes, any violation involving an accident requires a court appearance.

• No, you can call the Traffic Violation Bureau and come in prior to your court date and show proof of coverage. If you don’t have insurance or didn’t have any insurance registered at the time you were issued the ticket, then a court appearance is required. For more information, please contact the Traffic Violation Bureau at 816-423-4119.

• If you need to change the court date, contact the office of the Municipal Court at 816-423-4119. It is within the Court’s discretion to grant one continuance from the Court date. If the case is set for trial, then a court appearance is required.

• Convictions of most, but not all, violations charged in the Gladstone Municipal Court may be appealed to the Clay County Circuit Court. A new judge will hear the case without reference to any previous findings. Request for a jury may be made where authorized by statute. The Municipal Judge must first set an appeal bond. Because appeals must be filed within 10 days of sentencing in the Municipal Court, you will need to obtain the appropriate form, post the required bond, and pay a $48.00 appeal filing fee for each charge. An appointment will be set up at court to post appeal bond and filing fee.

• Please do not contact the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. They do not represent individuals in Municipal Court cases. If you need to speak to the prosecuting attorney assigned to your case in municipal court you will need to make the request with the court clerk on your court date.

• The charges can only be dropped at the direction of the prosecutor

• 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 may be appointed to represent you at the discretion of the judge.

• The first step is to file a report with the Gladstone Police Department. Following any necessary investigation, the police and prosecutor will determine what charges, if any, should be filed and take the appropriate action regarding your complaint.

• All violations of the Gladstone Municipal Code are prosecuted. These include traffic offenses, ordinances violations, City code violations, and animal code violations.

• A subpoena is a court order that requires you to appear in court on a specified date and time, usually because you are a victim or witness in a case. Failure to comply with the subpoena may result in the judge holding you in contempt and issuing a warrant for your arrest.

• Yes, the Municipal Judge does marriages, based upon appointments, only before or after scheduled court times on Saturdays. One of the parties must be a resident of Gladstone. You must bring all documents including the marriage license with you to the courthouse. The marriage license is issued by Clay County in Liberty Missouri. The court does not provide witnesses. To set up an appointment, or for further information, please call 816-423-4119.