Municipal Court

Mission:

The City of Iowa Colony Municipal Court strives to provide all members of the public with neutral, courteous and professional assistance within the limitations of the law. The court is dedicated to ensure the citizens access to justice and case processing in a timely manner.

Purpose:

Municipal Courts are the judicial branch of city government. In addition, the Municipal Court is part of the state judicial system. Municipal Courts hear Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, for which the maximum fine, upon conviction, does not exceed $500, and for which no jail sentence may be assessed. They also hear cases involving violation of city ordinances, which may have fines up to $2,000 for certain offenses.