municipal court
noun
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: a court that sits in some cities and larger towns and that usually has civil and criminal jurisdiction over cases arising within the municipality
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The city recently came up with a way to submit complaints in municipal court when officers observe traffic violations.
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Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Residents can call 817-232-4640 for any questions about their municipal court dates.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
The original criminal complaint includes those charges, as well as obstructing investigators, according to the local case filed in Springfield municipal court on Jan. 13.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
The council also added a zoning district, appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and named an associate judge to the municipal court.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Residents can call 817-232-4640 for any questions about their municipal court dates.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
The original criminal complaint includes those charges, as well as obstructing investigators, according to the local case filed in Springfield municipal court on Jan. 13.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
The council also added a zoning district, appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and named an associate judge to the municipal court.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Municipal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/municipal%20court. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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