Municipal Court

P.O. Box 114

New Melle, MO 63365

 

The court does not accept phone calls. No continuances or payment extensions are given outside of court. If you are scheduled for court or have questions about a plea or fine, you must appear in Court.

If you are an attorney, you may contact our Prosecuting Attorney Stephanie Karr, her contact information is available at the Missouri's Bar online directory.
Please DO NOT contact the Police Department regarding court concerns and fine payment.

 

Judge Brad Cundiff

 

Court is held on the second Wednesday of every month.

 

Municipal Court is held at 6:00 PM in New Melle City Hall, 145 Almeling Street. (Located 2 blocks west of the intersection of Highways F & D, south side of Highway D.)

 

Schedule of Fines

Make cashiers check, money order or personal checks payable to the City of New Melle Municipal Court.  Fines may be mailed or dropped-off at City Hall in advance of the court date and no appearance is needed.   The $22.50 court cost has been included in all of the following fines.

 

If you have received a complaint for an ordinance violation in the City of New Melle, you may:

    1)    Pay your fine on or before your designated court date, or

    2)    You may drop your payment in the Drop Box at the Municipal Court Office, or

    3)    Contest this complaint in Court at address, date, and time designated on your ticket.

 

A drop box is conveniently located near the entrance to City Hall underneath the bulletin board for collecting payments of fines.  

 

If you fail to appear on your court date or pay your fine beforehand, a warrant will be issued for your arrest, and your driver's license may be suspended.

 

Violations requiring a court appearance:

    •    24 miles over the speed limit

    •    Any violation involving an accident

    •    Any speeding or passing violation within a construction zone

    •    Violations not listed on this schedule of fines

Speeding Offenses:

11 Miles over limit

83.50 + 22.50 = $106

     

12 Miles over limit

85.50 + 22.50 = $108

     

13 Miles over limit

87.50 + 22.50 = $110

     

14 Miles over limit

89.50 + 22.50 = $112

     

15 Miles over limit

91.50 + 22.50 = $114

     

16 Miles over limit

93.50 + 22.50 = $116

     

17 Miles over limit

98.50 + 22.50 = $121

     

18 Miles over limit

100.50 + 22.50 = $123

     

19 Miles over limit

102.50 + 22.50 = $125

     

20 Miles over limit

104.50 + 22.50 = $127

     

21 Miles over limit

106.50 + 22.50 = $129

     

22 Miles over limit

108.50 + 22.50 = $131

     

23 Miles over limit

110.50 + 22.50 = $133

     
         
Other Offenses:
Blocking Drive Way

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

  Improper Parking

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Circumventing Intersection 54.50 + 22.50 = $77.00   Improper Lane Use

90.50 + 22.50 = $113.00

Excessive Vehicle Noise

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

  Improper Passing

65.50 + 22.50 = $88.00

Driving on Shoulder 65.50 + 22.50 = $88.00   Improper Turn

88.50 + 22.50 = $109.00

Excessive Acceleration

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

  Improper Vehicle Registration (after proper proof)

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Expired Plates/No Plates

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

  License Plate Unilluminated

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Failure to Dim Headlights 65.50 + 22.50 = $88.00   No Brake Lights

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Failure to Obey Stop Sign 86.50 + 22.50 = $109.00   No Child Restraint

25.50 + 22.50 = $48.00

Failure to Secure and Cover Load 90.50 + 22.50 = $113.00   No Driver's License in Possession (only if shown)

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Failure to Yield Right of Way (no accident) 86.50 + 22.50 = $109.00   No Headlights/No Tail Light

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Following Too Close (no accident) 86.50 + 22.50 = $109.00   No Inspection Sticker

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

Impeding Flow of Traffic

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

  No Protective Headgear

50.50 + 22.50 = $73.00

Improper/Defective Muffler

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

  No Seat Belt

10.00 + 0 = $10.00

No Proof of Insurance (no proof at time)

135.50 + 22.50 = $158.00

  Parked by Fire Hydrant/Fire Lane

70.50 + 22.50 = $93.00

No Proof of Insurance (provide proof)

$22.50

  Parked in Handicapped Zone

86.50 + 22.50 = $109.00

      Window Tint

82.50 + 22.50 = $105.00

      Failure to Appear

126.50 + 22.50 = $149.00

***FINES ARE DOUBLED IN SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT AREAS***






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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