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Original arrest warrants
- A citation was not issued at the time of the incident.
- The case was reviewed and later filed by the City Prosecutor's office.
- The judge then issued an arrest warrant for the defendant.
- The defendant will be sent a warrant notice.
- The defendant must post bond to get a court date.
Failure to appear warrants, license suspensions, compliance letters
By law Municipal Court does not issue warrants for failing to pay fines but does issue bench warrants for failing to appear in court on your scheduled court date. Consult an attorney for advice on which option is best for handling your warrants.
- Warrant options if your case is payable:
- Plead guilty and pay your fine;
- Plead guilty and enter a payment plan and pay 25% of the total balance;
- Post a bond to get a new court date; or
- Attend a walk-in docket to talk to a judge about recalling your warrant. Be aware that the judge may or may not order you to post bond instead.
- Post bond to receive a new court date; or
- Attend a walk-in docket to talk to a judge about recalling your warrant. Be aware that the judge may or may not order you to post bond instead.
- Failure to appear license suspensions and compliance letters: A warrant for missing court on some moving violations also can trigger your driver's license being suspended. To get your license reinstated you must:
- Clear the warrant: post bond, attend a walk-in docket or dispose of the ticket.
- Request a a compliance letter
- If your case is still pending or you have a probation violation on the case you must ask the judge at your hearing or the walk-in docket for permission to get the compliance letter.
- Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue-Driver License Bureau to pay their reinstatement fee and to find out if they have any other requirements for you to get your license.
- Please be aware you may have cases in other courts that also could impact your license.