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About the Court

Cape Girardeau Municipal Court

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.

  • Court is in session every Tuesday in the Courtroom at 2536 Maria Louise Lane.
  • The City Prosecutor files all cases heard in Municipal Court.
  • The Court is staffed by a part-time Municipal Judge, Court Administrator, and two court clerks. 
  • Court staff cannot give legal advice.
  • Court costs are $35.50 per case.

 Traffic Violations Bureau

  • Located in the Municipal Court Office, 2536 Maria Louise Lane.
  • Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Many citations can be paid at the violations bureau, through the mail or at courts.mo.gov
  • Certain citations require a court appearance. 

Courtroom Decorum & Dress

  • Attorneys and court officials shall wear appropriate professional attire while in attendance upon the Court.  
  • For male attorneys appropriate professional attire shall include a suitable coat, tie, and socks.
  • Shorts are not allowed to be worn in the courtroom.
  • Attorneys shall advise their clients and witnesses of the formalities of the Court, including attire, befitting a court appearance and seek their full cooperation thereby avoiding embarrassment to the Court and public as well.
  • Cell phone use in the courtroom is prohibited.

Case Filings

  • All filings for cases must be e-filed on casenet.
  • For pro se defendants, case filings may be  in the court office at the window or e-filed on casenet. 
  • All case filings must comply with State Redaction Requirements

PAY YOUR CASE prior to your court date.

Instruction to pay online:

  • Click on Court Docket tab, left-hand side, select as follows:
    • Select – 32nd Judicial Circuit
    • Select – your Court Date
    • Select – Judge, Teresa Bright-Pearson
    • Click – Find
    • Locate and click on your ticket number if it is a payable ticket you will be allowed to pay fine and costs and avoid a court appearance.  If it will not allow you to pay than a mandatory court appearance is required.

Contact

City of Cape Girardeau Municipal Court
2536 Maria Louise Lane
Cape Girardeau, MO  63701
573-339-6323 Phone
573-339-6308 Fax
municipalcourt@cityofcape.org

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