Municipal Court Overview

The Municipal Court of the City of Riverside is a subdivision of the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Missouri, and acts as the Court of original jurisdiction in all cases involving violations against the ordinance of the City, as set forth in the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, Chapter 479.

Municipal Court Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Payment: Payment may be made in person by cash, money orders, cashier's checks or credit card.  Payments by mail may be made by money orders or cashier's checks only.  Personal checks are not accepted.  Payment can also be made online at TrafficPayment.com.  You may not pay warrants or past due tickets online.  Online payment service is available 24/7 and there is a 5% processing fee.

Court Staff:
Municipal Judge: Judge Mark Ferguson
Prosecutor: Amy Ashelford
Court Administrator: Shayla Jones

Court Sessions
Municipal Court Sessions are held at the following location:

Municipal Court Courtroom
Riverside City Hall
2950 N.W. Vivion Road
Riverside, Missouri 64150

Directions

• 71 Hwy: Take 71 Hwy N to I-29N and take the Vivion Road exit. Turn left onto NW Vivion Road and end at 2950 NW Vivion Rd.
• I-29 Hwy S: Take I-29 S to the Riverside exit (NW Gateway). Turn right onto NW Vivion Road and end at 2950 NW Vivion Rd.
• I-29 Hwy N: Follow the 71 Hwy Directions.

Parking is Provided

Court Dockets
All court sessions are held on Wednesday evening. See Court Dates for the complete schedule.

Traffic Citations, Continuances and Warrants
The traffic docket is called promptly at 5:30 p.m.  There is a mandatory appearance for all citations involving an accident, driving while suspended or revoked, failure to provide insurance, speeding in excess of 26 mph over the limit and DUIs. You must appear on the date listed on your summons. If you are charged with no insurance/failure to provide proof or no valid license and you have the required documentation, be prepared to submit that in court.

The Court Clerk is not allowed to grant continuances, only the Municipal Judge or Prosecutor may continue a defendant’s case. Attorneys only may have up to two plea docket continuances.

Failure to appear on your court date or pay a fine as ordered may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest and your drivers license being held/suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles.