Municipal Court

Notice:  Court will not be is session on the following dates.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008                           No Court.

Thursday, July 31, 2008                          No Court.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008                        No Court.

Monday, September 1, 2008                 Municipal Court will be closed.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008                  No Court.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008                Municipal Court will be closed.

Thursday, November 27, 2008               Municipal Court will be closed.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008                No Court.

Thursday, December 25, 2008               Municipal Court will be closed.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008                No Court.

                                        Misssion Statement

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Court mission is to enhance the public’s trust and confidence in the Court. To accomplish our mission, it is essential to:
--To be loyal and respectful of all that we serve,

--Conduct oneself in a manner to reflect the dignity and humanity of our profession,

--To maintain the confidential nature of our positions,

--To respect our position of truth and maintain unquestionable honesty and integrity,

--To increase our knowledge that is necessary to enhance our profession and to serve the Public with constancy, regardless of sex, race or creed,

--Uphold the Constitution of The United States; the Laws of the United States; the Laws of the State of Missouri; and the Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau.


The Municipal Court for the City of Cape Girardeau is a division of the Circuit Court of Cape Girardeau County , 32nd Judicial Circuit. Cases in Municipal Court involve alleged violations of municipal ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau . If you have received a ticket/summons for a municipal ordinance violation, you have certain rights and responsibilities.

If you have any questions regarding Municipal Court that can not be answered by the information provided by this web site (other than about your court date), you need to contact a private attorney for legal advice. The Municipal Court staff cannot give you legal advice . In addition, do not contact the City Attorney’s Office or the Public Defender’s Office, as they can not give you legal advice regarding any court case .