Municipal Court to hold ‘Amnesty Day” Nov. 1 to clear outstanding warrants Leavenworth’s Municipal Court is hoping to duplicate its success from a 2016 event that provided amnesty to outstanding warrants. This year’s event will be 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 1, 2019 at the Leavenworth Municipal Court (Leavenworth Justice Center) Courtroom 601 S. Third St. Suite 3017. Currently staff estimate there are more than 3,741 active warrants. All would be eligible for the program. The intent is for individuals to show up to court and
receive amnesty for the warrant fees in order to avoid arrest in the future. This offer is for Municipal Court only, not District Court. Municipal Court includes traffic violations and violations of Leavenworth city ordinances. The general incentive of an amnesty program for the individual with an outstanding warrant includes: 1) Dismissal of warrant fee. 2) Reduced fine. 3) No arrests while voluntarily handling
outstanding warrants. Fines and fees from the original offense will be due at that time, or a payment plan will be arranged. Walkins are welcome. Those appearing for Amnesty Day on Nov. 1 will be handled on a first come, first-served basis. The Municipal Court Judge will be present to determine whether an individual’s fees qualify for the program. Call 913-758-2900 for more information.
POLICE WEEK: Leavenworth Police officers, civilian employees honored with awards LEFT: Congratulations to Leavenworth Police Department employees Melba Hommertzheim for being named 2018 Jane A. McDonald Civilian of the Year and Sgt. Wendy Cook as Leavenworth Police Officer of the Year. Both were honored at a Police Week ceremony May 15. BELOW: Ronnie Scott and Bobby Washington received a letter of commendation during Police Week from Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens for aiding police with an arrest.
Residents have options for leaf disposal in Leavenworth Leavenworth residents have two options to dispose of leaves at no charge: - Bag leaves for regular trash disposal. Leaves may be bagged and placed with your regular trash on collection day. - Leaves can also be taken for disposal at the Brush Site, 1803 S. Second St. The Brush Site is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Leaf disposal at the brush site is always free for residents. Pickup of leaves in piles will not be taking place in 2019.
From the City Clerk’s Office If you have an alarm system in your home or business you are required to purchase an alarm permit. The fee is $15 per year. Should you have a false alarm and your system is not registered a false alarm fee will be assessed to you. n Garage sale permits are required at a cost of $5. n All establishments serving food are required to have a Health Permit at a cost of $100 per year. n All Employees working at any Food Establishment must attend a Food Handler Class. Online classes are available at www.statefoodsafety. com. The fee is $20. n
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Massage Establishments - New Business $300 and Renewals $150. n Distribution of flyers door to door requires a permit. Door to door solicitors are required to purchase a license with the City. If you encounter individuals soliciting at your home, ask to see a copy of the city license. n Tree trimmers are required to obtain a yearly license. Before hiring someone to trim or cut your trees down, ask to see the tree trimmer’s license. A list of licensed Tree Trimmers is available on our website or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office. n
