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The following information contains a few introductory remarks regarding the Stillwater Municipal Court system.
The Stillwater Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of City Government. The function of this court not of record is to adjudicate all traffic, non-traffic and parking violations of city ordinances. The court is presided over by the Honorable Judge Tanya C. Raun and administered by the Municipal Court Division. The Municipal Court Division maintains all court records, ensures the orderly conduct of court sessions, and accounts for all fiscal matters involving City Court.
MUNICIPAL COURT OFFICE
723
S. Lewis
Office Hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone
(405) 742-8253
MUNICIPAL
COURT ROOM
723
S. Lewis
DOCKET TYPE
- TRIALS-
Tuesday 1:00 PM
- PROBATION
CONSIDERATION- Wednesday 9:00 AM
- STATUS
REVIEW - Wednesday 9:00 AM
- PROBATION
RETURN- Wednesday 9:00 AM
- GENERAL
REVIEW- Wednesday 9:00 AM
- PARKING-
Wednesday 9:00 AM
- JUVENILE DOCKETS - TUESDAY 3:00 PM
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ARRAIGNMENTS:
- Wednesday
1:00 PM Last name beginning A - M*
- Wednesday
1:45 PM Last name beginning M-Z
* DOCKET DATES AND TIMES ARE PRESET BY THE JUDGE AND CAN NOT BE CHANGED.
WARNING: F YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON YOUR COURT DATE OR OTHERWISE FAIL TO SATISFY ANY COURT ORDER
- Your drivers license
could be suspended, either in Oklahoma or in your home state
- The offense could be
entered as a conviction on your record.
- A Warrant could be
issued for your arrest
- A charge for failure
to appear could be filed against you
Parking Tickets
Parking tickets may be paid by placing the amount indicated in the ticket envelope and dropping it in one of the courtesy drop boxes located around the city, or by placing a stamp on the pre-addressed parking envelope and sending it through the U.S. Mail. You may also pay your parking ticket in person at the Municipal Court Office.
Contesting a Parking Ticket
Individuals who wish to contest a parking citation may request a Court date by contacting the Municipal Court Office. The Judge hears general parking cases on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM.
Stillwater Municipal Court FAQs
Why are warrants issued?
Parking Warrant:
A parking warrant is issued for a vehicle that has any unpaid parking tickets. Therefore, any vehicle, parked llegally on a city street, may be impounded and held until: all unpaid tickets for that vehicle are paid, all state requirements are current and up-to-date (i.e. license plate and insurance), the owner has obtained a "vehicle release" slip from the Police Department, and all towing fees have been paid.
Arrest Warrant:
Arrest warrants are issued for individuals who have failed to pay traffic tickets (by the arraignment date) or who have failed to appear in court. Arrest warrants are issued to the individual in question, and are served by the is held in the city jail until: the Judge releases them, the individual pays all fines, or the individual bonds out by a licensed bondsman.
If I don't want to contest a
ticket, how soon do I have to pay it? Do I have to pay it all at once?
How can I pay the ticket?
An uncontested ticket may be cleared by a plea of Guilty or No Contest, and paying the fine in full prior to the Arraignment date set by the Officer at the time the ticket is written. All tickets may be paid in the Municipal Court offices, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. After office hours, tickets may be paid by depositing them in a "drop box" (located throughout the city), or at the Police Department. Tickets can be paid with cash or by local or out-of-town checks (with proper identification). We are unable to accept credit cards. If a defendant does not want to contest a ticket, but cannot pay the fine prior to the Arraignment date, they may appear in court on the assigned day and request an extension from the Judge.
What do I do if I want to
contest a ticket?
Any defendant who wants to plead Not Guilty and have a trial must appear on their Arraignment date, at the appointed time, and request the matter be set for trial.
What are the policies for
attending Municipal Court?
The City Judge should be addressed as Judge Raun or your Honor. Municipal Court has an informal dress code, as long as the attire is in good taste. Halter tops and short shorts are not permitted in the court room. Hats should be removed within the courtroom. All cell phones must be turned off before entering the Court Room.
The above list is not all-inclusive of questions and/or situations that may arise within the Stillwater Municipal Court system. Therefore, if you have questions not addressed by the above list, or require further information regarding a Municipal Court matter, contact:
Stillwater Municipal
Court
P.O. Box 1725
Stillwater, OK 74076
(405) 742-8253 or (405) 742-8254
email:
mgray@Stillwater.org
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