Municipal Court Division
Division Clerk: Tracy Fisher
24th Judicial Court | St. Francois County, MO | Park Hills Municipal Division | 10 Municipal Drive, Park Hills, MO 63601 | Phone: (573) 431-3142 | Fax: (573) 431-2441 | Email: parkhillscourt@parkhillsmo.net
- Municipal Judge: James Joyce
- Prosecutor: Cira Duffe

Tracy Fisher, Division Clerk
About the Division
Municipal divisions of the circuit court hear violations of city or municipal ordinances. The Park Hills municipal judge is appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the city council, for a two-year term. In addition to the municipal judge, the municipality may employ division clerks and other personnel to staff the division.
Park Hills Municipal Division Court Dates
The court is in session on the following days and times:
- Second Monday of each month and begins at 5:00 p.m.
- Fourth Monday of each month and begins at 5:00 p.m.
*Municipal Division Court will not close in the case of inclement weather. Court will be held regardless of any business or school closings occurring on the scheduled days for court.
Overview of Municipal Division Courts
Municipal division courts are authorized by the Missouri Constitution and are part of the circuit courts. They are open to the public of all ages. The purpose of these courts is to provide you with a place to obtain a fair and impartial trial on any alleged violation of a city ordinance. While this is a general overview of your rights in municipal division courts, each individual court may have local rules that may apply to your case. Please check with your local municipal division court for the local court rules.
Municipal division courts are courts of law established to protect the rights of all citizens. If there is anything you do not understand, do not hesitate to ask the judge any questions.
Procedures and Practices for Defense Attorneys Practicing within the 24th Circut of St. Francois County, Missouri, City of Park Hills Municipal Division