In Manhattan, KS, like most cities, has a Municipal Court and a District Court. There is a difference, and it's important to understand what the difference is.
The Manhattan, KS Municipal Court serves the City of Manhattan and is the place of venue for traffic and misdemeanor crimes committed in within the city limits of Manhattan. Manhattan Municipal Court is on 610 Colorado Street near Manhattan Catholic School. The Municipal Court does not, however, handle felony criminal charges. It's likely, that if you get a DUI in Manhattan, KS, this is the court in which you will need to appear.
The Riley County District Court is the State Court which handles other, generally more serious, criminal matters. The Riley County District Court also handles the appeals from the Municipal Court. The District Court is located at 100 Courthouse Plaza which is in downtown Manhattan, KS at 5th and Poyntz. This is also the Court which handles divorces, small claims, juvenile crimes, personal injury claims.
Often, I am at the District Courthouse and get asked for the location of the Municipal court by someone who has come to the wrong courthouse. If you find yourself late for a 9:00 a.m. docket at the wrong courthouse, fear not, the Municipal Courthouse is just a few blocks South of the District Courthouse and shouldn't take more than 5 minutes commute.
If you find yourself in a position where you need to be at either courthouse, you might need to contact an lawyer to represent you. If this is the case, please call a Manhattan, KS lawyer in the area for knowledgeable, personalized legal service to help you solve your DUI, criminal charge, divorce, or personal injury.
*This blog is not meant to be legal advice and should not be taken as such, but is an informational service created by Manhattan, KS attorney. Hiring a lawyer is an important decision and should not be made on the basis of a blog alone.
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