Can the City Attorney’s Office give me personal legal advice?
No. The City Attorney’s Office serves solely as the legal counsel to the City Council and City staff regarding City business.

For more information, call the City Attorney’s Office at 573-334-3036.

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Can I have a public defender appointed to represent me in Municipal Court for my ordinance violation?
No. The public defender system of the State of Missouri only represents defendants charged with a state misdemeanor or felony offense. Those crimes are not heard in Municipal Court.

For more information, call the City Attorney’s Office at 573-334-3036.

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Must I appear in court if I was served with a municipal subpoena?
Yes. A properly served subpoena constitutes an Order of the Court, which citizens must obey or be subject to possible punishment ranging from a fine of up to $500 and a jail sentence of up to 90 days.

For more information, call the City Attorney’s Office at 573-334-3036.

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How much is my traffic ticket?
Traffic and other violations are subject to possible punishment ranging from a fine of up to $500 and a jail sentence of up to 90 days. For information specific to your violation, contact Municipal Court .

For more information, call Municipal Court at 573-335-1658 or visit their office on the first floor of City Hall (401 Independence ).