Court Process

Lenexa Municipal Court is located at 12400 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215. Please enter in the doors located by the flag poles in the parking lot.

At Lenexa Municipal Court, all people and their property will pass through a metal detector and x-ray machine before entering the courtroom. No weapons of any kind are allowed in the courtroom. All knives, razors, chemical sprays, and weapons will be seized.

When coming to court, be sure to bring all of the information that pertains to your court case with you. This may include proof of insurance, a valid driver’s license, proof of restitution, proof of completing a class, a drug / alcohol evaluation, or other information.

You must check-in for your court appearance as people are seen in the order they check-in. Please view the TV screens upon entry into the courthouse for direction on where to check-in.

Virtual court hearing information

At arraignment, you will appear in court and enter a plea for your charged violations. You can enter a plea of:

• Guilty – You admit to having committed the act charged. The judge will order a fine, jail time or other sentence.
• No Contest – You do not contest the city's charge. The judge will enter a verdict of guilty and order a fine, jail time or other sentence. A plea of no contest is not an admission of fault and cannot be used against you in a civil proceeding.
• Not Guilty – You deny guilt, which means the city must prove our charge. Your case will be set for trial or a pre-trial conference with the city prosecutor to see what options are available to you.

Court clerks can process requests for traffic ticket amendments or reduced fines on certain moving violations. These must be handled in-person. Violations not eligible to be amended by the court clerks, you must appear on your court date and speak with a prosecutor.

Amendments not requiring a court appearance

Court clerks can process requests for traffic ticket amendments or reduced fines on certain moving violations. These can be handled via email at courts@lenexa.com or in person. Full payment is due at the time the amendment or reduction is requested. If you cannot pay, you must appear on your court date.

Request an amendment

Amendments

Eligible charges 

• Standard fine traffic tickets which have a set fine amount on the ticket.
• Section 61 is not eligible for an amendment.

Requirements to be eligible for an amendment 

• The ticket did not involve an accident 
• The ticket was not given in a construction or school zone 
• You have had no amendments in the past 12 months 
• There are not any objections by the officer or other city staff 
• For speeding violations, you must not have been traveling more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit, or have a maximum speed of 90 mph 
• You must not have any unresolved charges remaining on the ticket after the amendment  
• You do not have any bench warrants issued for failure to appear or you appeared within 30 days of the warrant being issued
• You must be 18 or older or accompanied by an attorney or parent
• You must not have a CDL.

Fine amount
Double the fine on the ticket, plus court costs 

Reduced fines

Eligible charges 

• Expired vehicle tags less than 6 months 
• No vehicle tag displayed  

Requirements 

• You must provide proof that the vehicle was registered within 30 days of the ticket date
• There are not any objections by the officer or other city staff 

Fine amount
The fine amount is reduced to $35, plus court costs. 

Amendments requiring a court appearance 

For violations not eligible to be amended by the court clerks, you must appear on your court date and speak with a prosecutor about the violation not being recorded on your driving record. The prosecutor will consider your driving record and the circumstances surrounding your traffic offense. If the prosecutor agrees to amend your moving violation, fine amounts are generally doubled and all fines and fees are to be paid immediately. Violations written in construction or school zones are not eligible for an amendment.  

No proof of insurance amendment

If you did not have insurance coverage at the time of your ticket, you may be eligible to have this charge amended to a lesser offense if you are approved by a city prosecutor and complete the requirements within 60 days from the date of the offense.  

No proof of insurance amendment requirements(PDF, 147KB)

Driving while suspended amendment 

If you did not have a valid driver’s license at the time of your ticket, you may be eligible to have this charge amended to a lesser offense if you are approved by a city prosecutor and complete the requirements within 90 days of the date of the offense.  

Driving While Suspended Amendment Requirements(PDF, 245KB)

You have the right to be represented by an attorney in all cases at Lenexa Municipal Court. If you are charged with an offense that may result in jail time, you must decide whether to proceed with or without an attorney. If you would like an attorney but cannot afford one, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you.

We cannot advise or represent private citizens or entities. If you are seeking personal legal advice, please contact a private attorney. You can use the following resources to find an attorney:

• Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service, 800.928.3111
• Kansas Legal Services, 800.675.5860
• Kansas Judicial Counsel
• Johnson County District Court Self-Help Center

If you are accused of a crime, our diversion program allows you to possibly avoid a conviction. In diversion, you enter into a contract to comply with certain conditions.

If you successfully complete all of the conditions of your diversion program, your charges will be dismissed.

Please see the diversion applications and packets for further details.

This information should not be construed as providing legal advice. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with an attorney. Lenexa court clerks, prosecutors or the judge cannot give you legal advice.

Under Kansas law, you can be brought to trial only after a complaint or traffic citation has been filed with the court. In a trial, the burden of proof is on the city to prove that you are guilty of the charges outlined in the complaint or citation. You have the right to be represented by an attorney or you may act as your own attorney.

Guide to Representing Yourself in Court(PDF, 567KB)

Jury trials are not held at the Municipal Court level. A judge will hear all testimony, reach a verdict and impose a sentence. Any fines and fees assessed on your case are due the day of your trial.  

Your right to appeal

If you have been found guilty of violating a city ordinance, you may appeal the decision to the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas in Olathe for a new trial on the original complaint. Your case will be tried to a judge (or, in some cases, you may request a jury trial of six people). If you are convicted on appeal, the District Court judge may assess penalties less than, equal to, or greater than those imposed by Lenexa Municipal Court. 

In order to appeal, you must properly file a Notice of Appeal, serve a copy on the City Attorney and post the required appearance bond with the Lenexa Municipal court clerks within 14 days from the date of the judgment (see K.S.A. 22-3609 and K.S.A. 22-3610). 

Your appearance bond receipt gives you the date, time and place of your first appearance in the Johnson County District Court. If you fail to appear at that time or at any time during the course of your appeal, your bond will be forfeited, your appeal will be dismissed, and the case will be returned to the Lenexa Municipal Court for execution on the fine and/or sentence initially imposed.