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1. The case is ready to be heard by the judge.
2. Witnesses are given the oath to testify.
3. The city’s witnesses explain their version of what happened.
4. You or your attorney can ask questions of the City's witnesses.
5. You may testify and call witnesses to explain your version of what happened.
6. The city prosecutor may question you and your witnesses if you and your witnesses testify.
7. The judge makes the decision.

If you plead guilty or are found guilty, you may face the following punishments or fines:

1. Minor traffic violations—up to $225 total fine and costs.
2. Housing, zoning or building code violations—up to $200 total fine and costs for the first violation in a year, $275 for the second violation in a year, $350 for the third violation in a year, and $450 for the fourth and any subsequent violation in a year.
3. All other municipal code violations—up to $500.00 fine plus costs.
4. In addition to these fines and costs, certain violations may result in jail time. Such violations include any violation involving alcohol or drugs, violations endangering the health or welfare of others, or giving false information to a police officer. You may face up to a year in jail.

You may be able to pay your fines by mail, online, or in-person instead of appearing in court. Please check with the clerk of the municipality in which your case is located to get information on how you can pay fees and fines in the municipality.

You may not be put in jail for failure to pay fines or costs unless the judge finds you have the ability to pay but are unwilling to pay or when alternative sanctions to jail are not sufficient.

If you plead not guilty, your case will be scheduled for trial. Because of the number of cases the court hears each month and the need to have the officer and any witnesses present, your case cannot be heard that night. You will be given a future court date for trial.

When your case is scheduled for trial, it will be in the same court in which you appear, UNLESS you request a jury trial. A request for a jury trial should be made by written motion 10 days prior to the scheduled trial date. If the motion is timely, your case will be sent to the presiding judge of the circuit court for a new trial date with a jury.

1. At trial, you have a right to testify or remain silent. If you remain silent, it is not considered an admission of guilt. If you testify, the judge may consider any statement you make in deciding your guilt or innocence.
2. At trial, you have the right to ask questions of witnesses testifying against you.
3. You have the right to ask the clerk to issue a subpoena to require witnesses to come to trial and testify.
4. If you are found not guilty, the case ends.
5. If you are found guilty, you can accept the decision or appeal to the circuit court. If you appeal your case, you will be granted a new trial before a different judge. The request for appeal must be made in writing within 10 (ten) days of the court’s decision and cannot be extended for any reason. You can appeal even if you are not able to pay. You may also ask the clerk for information on the process.

If you do not have the proper documentation to be in the United States, you should know that a guilty plea or conviction may result in your deportation, denial of admission to the United States, or you may be denied naturalization under United States law. You may wish to speak with an attorney, especially before entering a guilty plea to any charges.

You have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For example, if you or a witness are deaf or hearing impaired, you have the right to request assistance, including an interpreter. For help, please contact the court’s ADA coordinator. A list of ADA coordinators can be found HERE.

If you need help with other ADA disabilities, please call (573)751-4377 or send an email to access2justice@courts.mo.gov.

• Please stay seated until your case is ready to be heard by the judge.
• Do not smoke or consume food or drink.
• Silence any phones or pagers, and remain quiet.
• Do not sleep or disrupt the court proceedings.
• Be sure to note your next court date and time.

1. All requests for a recommendation must be made in writing to the prosecutor/prosecutor clerk. Requests for a recommendation are not required to be filed with the court. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or fax; every effort should be made to avoid duplicate submissions. Requests of the prosecution filed with the court only will NOT be forwarded to the prosecutor.
2. Recommendation requests should include any documentation to assist the prosecutor in making a recommendation, including any compliance documents.
3. The defense counsel will receive a written recommendation from the prosecutor. The recommendation will indicate if a court appearance is required or if the case can be disposed of without a court appearance pursuant to a Judge’s order in accordance with Rule 37.57. The prosecutor will notify the court that a plea offer has been extended and the case will be continued and notification of the new court date will be sent to the prosecutor and defense counsel by the court. The prosecution may not grant or issue continuance dates. It is the responsibility of defense counsel to notify their client of the change in court date. If the defendant is represented by counsel all notifications will be sent to the attorney of record, not the defendant.
4. The prosecution may file the plea offer offered by the court. This filing would be open to the public unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown. If the prosecution should choose to file plea offers with the court, the court may not take notice or make a decision until all parties have signed the plea agreement.
5. The prosecuting attorney, attorney of record, and the defendant must sign the plea agreement before the agreement can go before the judge for final disposition pursuant to plea procedures in Rule 37.58. Payment on plea agreements will not be accepted until the judge has accepted the plea agreement and judgment is entered.
6. Requests for recommendation will not be processed by court personnel.

Cira Duffe, Prosecuting Attorney |  City of Park Hills Municipal Division | 101 E Columbia Street, Farmington, Missouri 63640 | 573-756-8086 (office) | 573-756-5153 (fax)

1. Discovery in the municipal divisions is governed by Rule 37.54 and is subject to judicial discretion.
2. The prosecution maintains the right to decline to fulfill requests for discovery. Copies of police reports, accident reports, and DWI reports will be provided to the defendant acting pro se or defense counsel upon written request without an order from the court.
3. General requests will be fulfilled within 4 days from the date of request and can be picked up at the office of the prosecutor or prosecutor’s clerk. Discovery may be mailed upon request if a self-addressed and stamped envelope (appropriate for the size and weight) is included with the request.
4. All other requests for discovery must be requested in the form of a written motion filed with the court accompanied by a certificate of service to the prosecutor. Any motions for discovery filed with the court should follow the procedure found under “Court Procedure” in this same document.
5. Following the order of the court on the defendant’s motion for discovery, all items ordered to be provided to the defense will be made available for pick up at the office of the prosecutor or prosecutor’s clerk within 14 calendar days, or as otherwise specified within the judge’s order. Ordered discovery items may be mailed upon request if a self-addressed and stamped envelope (appropriate for the size and weight) is included with the request.

1. Acceptance of the prosecutor’s recommendation by the defendant and/or defense counsel when a court appearance is not required by order of the Judge’s, pursuant to Rule 37.57, must be paid in full prior to the scheduled court date, including fines and costs. If the defendant is unable to pay the fines and costs in full he or she is required to appear at the scheduled court date to arrange a payment plan with the judge. This will not result in the plea agreement being rescinded.
2. If acceptance of the prosecutor’s recommendation by the defendant and/or defense counsel does require a court appearance, it is expected that defense counsel will be present at the scheduled court date. Failure to do so could result in the judge being unwilling to accept the defendant’s plea until counsel is present and/or a Show Cause Order being issued for the attorney to appear in court and explain to the judge why he or she failed to appear with their client as instructed.
3. Payment on a case disposed, pursuant to Rule 37.57, without a court appearance will not be accepted without a copy of the recommendation signed by the prosecutor, defendant, and/or defense counsel, and approval by the judge pursuant to Rule 37.58.
4. All payments of fines and costs are to be transacted with court personnel. The prosecutor’s office will not accept any payments.
5. Online payment options are available. A copy of the recommendation signed by the prosecutor, defendant, defense counsel, and judge must be filed with the court prior to the court to accepting the online payment. In the event that a copy of the signed recommendation is not on file, the payment will be returned.