MERRIAM MUNICIPAL COURT
If you have been charged with a crime within the limits of Merriam you will be appearing in its local municipal court. This court will hear any matters involving a violation city ordinances, such as:
Merriam’s municipal court is located between Johnson Drive and Shawnee Mission Parkway off of Ikea Way. The courthouse is essentially half way between Barron BMW and Ikea and in the same parking lot as the Merriam Police Station. The Merriam Municipal Court is housed in the Merriam City Hall building. Those in custody will appear via video.
Address
9001 W 62nd St.
Merriam, KS 66202
Click HERE for directions
Website
http://www.merriam.org/103/Municipal-Court
Court Personnel
Judge
Merriam has one judge that hears cases in the municipal court.
Judge in Merriam
John Harvell
Prosecutor
Christopher Mann
Court Clerk
The administrative tasks of conducting court are entrusted to the court clerk’s office. The court clerk’s office is located directly south of the courtroom in Merriam. The court clerk’s office makes up a small part of the courthouse and houses about 2-3 employees of the court clerk’s office. The court clerk’s office keeps the court’s schedule, accepts payment on behalf of the court and performs many other essential administrative functions for the court.
Court Administrator
Sheila Sherida
Court Security
While court is in session a bailiff is always present and at least one Merriam city police officer is present.
Appealing from the Merriam Municipal Court
The defendant has a right to appeal the municipal court’s decision so long it is done in a timely manner. The defendant may appeal so long as they do so within 14 days of sentencing in a municipal court. To begin this process you must file a notice of appeal with the municipal court and pay an appeal bond.
Obtaining Discovery In A Merriam Case
If you are accused of a crime or an infraction in Merriam you are entitled to conduct discovery in the matter. You are afforded the same constitutional protections as depicted in the Brady vs. Maryland when it comes to discovery. You are allowed to view all evidence that the city intends to use against you at trial as well as all evidence the city has or can reasonably obtain that tends to prove you did not commit the offense as well. In other words, you get to see everything they have. Like most municipal courts Merriam has a specific process that a defendant must go through to receive discovery. You can request discovery by going to the police station located in the same parking lot as the Merriam Municipal Court. When you enter the facility you go up to the first window and ask for discovery request forms or you can mail in the request with prepayment of production costs. There is a small fee to produce the evidence in any given case.
Example of an Merriam Discovery Request Form
Merriam Specific Information
Merriam Municipal Court Approved ADSAP Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved House Arrest Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved Community Weekend Intervention Program Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved Theft Prevention Class Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved Anger Control Class Providers
- DUI , DWI and speeding
- Theft
- Trespass
- Possession
- Driving with suspended or revoked license
- Driving without insurance
- Domestic violence
- Other charges
Merriam’s municipal court is located between Johnson Drive and Shawnee Mission Parkway off of Ikea Way. The courthouse is essentially half way between Barron BMW and Ikea and in the same parking lot as the Merriam Police Station. The Merriam Municipal Court is housed in the Merriam City Hall building. Those in custody will appear via video.
Address
9001 W 62nd St.
Merriam, KS 66202
Click HERE for directions
Website
http://www.merriam.org/103/Municipal-Court
Court Personnel
Judge
Merriam has one judge that hears cases in the municipal court.
Judge in Merriam
John Harvell
Prosecutor
Christopher Mann
Court Clerk
The administrative tasks of conducting court are entrusted to the court clerk’s office. The court clerk’s office is located directly south of the courtroom in Merriam. The court clerk’s office makes up a small part of the courthouse and houses about 2-3 employees of the court clerk’s office. The court clerk’s office keeps the court’s schedule, accepts payment on behalf of the court and performs many other essential administrative functions for the court.
Court Administrator
Sheila Sherida
Court Security
While court is in session a bailiff is always present and at least one Merriam city police officer is present.
Appealing from the Merriam Municipal Court
The defendant has a right to appeal the municipal court’s decision so long it is done in a timely manner. The defendant may appeal so long as they do so within 14 days of sentencing in a municipal court. To begin this process you must file a notice of appeal with the municipal court and pay an appeal bond.
Obtaining Discovery In A Merriam Case
If you are accused of a crime or an infraction in Merriam you are entitled to conduct discovery in the matter. You are afforded the same constitutional protections as depicted in the Brady vs. Maryland when it comes to discovery. You are allowed to view all evidence that the city intends to use against you at trial as well as all evidence the city has or can reasonably obtain that tends to prove you did not commit the offense as well. In other words, you get to see everything they have. Like most municipal courts Merriam has a specific process that a defendant must go through to receive discovery. You can request discovery by going to the police station located in the same parking lot as the Merriam Municipal Court. When you enter the facility you go up to the first window and ask for discovery request forms or you can mail in the request with prepayment of production costs. There is a small fee to produce the evidence in any given case.
Example of an Merriam Discovery Request Form
Merriam Specific Information
Merriam Municipal Court Approved ADSAP Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved House Arrest Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved Community Weekend Intervention Program Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved Theft Prevention Class Providers
Merriam Municipal Court Approved Anger Control Class Providers
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