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ATTENTION:

In response to the recommendations of the CDC and in full regard to the communities we serve, The Jennings Municipal Division is now holding Municipal Court via Zoom video conferencing. All Defendants and attorney on each docket will be mailed instructions on appearing via Zoom. If you need to update your address please do so by completing an address change form or submitting it in writing via email JenningsMOcourt@cityofjennings.org

Instructions will also be posted on the doors of the Municipal Division on each court date; however, no one will be permitted to appear in person for court until further notice. 

Please review the “Your Rights in Municipal Court” prior to your court appearance at the cityofjennings.org website, under court tab.

In order to expedite Zoom check-in, please email your name as it appears on your ticket/charge and your email address to JenningsMOcourt@cityofjennings.org  

The efforts of the Jennings Municipal Division are directed toward the goals of the fair and efficient administration of justice, courteous and respectful service to the public and to encourage respect for the rule of law.

The Jennings Municipal Division is a division of the 21st Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Missouri.
   
Felica Ezell-Gillespie is the local Municipal Judge and Joshua Canavan is the Prosecuting Attorney

If you are an attorney, please adhere to the Administrative Order from the Municipal Judge on the court tab for Attorney information.

If your need is urgent you may email the court @ JenningsMOCourt@cityofjennings.org

On June 04, 2019, The Jennings Municipal Division transitioned to the State of Missouri’s Show-Me Courts Docketing Software as mandated by the Presiding Judge of St. Louis County. The court is currently operating out of two court docketing software programs.

Online Payments

Now you can pay City of Jennings traffic tickets online! Have your ticket number and fine amount ready and click on the appropriate link below to make payment.

If you received your traffic ticket after June 4, 2019, please click the below link to pay via:

www.courts.mo.gov/pbw

If you received your traffic ticket before June 4, 2019, please click the below link to pay via: https://thepaymentgroup.com/

If you are unsure of when you received your ticket, please contact the court @ 314-385-4670 Mon-Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR COURT CASE(S), (WARRANTS, CONTINUANCES, OR PAYMENTS), PLEASE CALL THE COURT CLERK AT 314-385-4670.

You may also check the status of your case on https://www.courts.mo.gov/

Municipal Court convenes at 6:00 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Courtroom, located at 7005 Florence Pl.  Doors to the court room open at 5:00pm. Cases are heard on a first-come, first-served basis. The Judge will call defendants in the order they have entered the Courtroom.  IN-PERSON COURT HEARING ARE CANCELED AT THIS TIME. SCHEDULED ZOOM DATES WILL BE POSTED ON WEBSITE AND DOORS OF THE COURT.

 
DAY COURT
Municipal Court will also convene at 11:00 a.m. on the Fourth or last Tuesday of each month in the Courtroom. Doors to the Courtroom will open at 11:00am. Attorney call will be at 11:00 am. Day court will cover Housing cases and Trials.

GOVERNMENT CENTER ENTRY

1. Signage regarding limited entry/capacity will be posted on the door of the Municipal Division for those appearing for Municipal Court. 

2.   The questions asked of anyone desiring to enter the courtroom will address the following COVID-19 criteria for possible exposure or a person experiencing the disease:

• Have you experienced a fever, trouble breathing, persistent cough, body aches, and/or loss of taste or smell in the last 24 hours?
• Have you been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed, tested positive or under investigation for COVID-19?
• Temperatures will be taken of everyone prior to entering the building. *
• If the answer is “yes” to any of these questions or the temperature of the person is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the defendant will be provided with a continuance for their court date.  Defendant will be sent home. 

All persons entering the building will be required to wear a mask or face covering.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to city employees.  Masks will be provided for defendants if they do not have one in their possession.

RULES OF COURT:

Face Mask are mandatory when entering City Buildings         
Appropriate dress is required
All Defendants, under the age of 18, must appear with a parent or legal guardian
All electronic devices must be turned off

REVISED NOTICE OF RIGHTS FOR DEFENDANTS APPEARING IN MUNICIPAL DIVISIONS (Dated 6/05/2020)

MUNICIPAL COURT INFORMATION
Contact Phone Number: (314-385-4670 / Fax: 314-385-6782)
Chief Court Clerk: Lorietta Souter
Municipal Judge: Judge Felica Ezell-Gillespie
Bailiff:Brandon McCrary, Stephanie Haussels, Eric Sterr