Municipal Courts launches Fresh Start Fridays

Municipal Court launched a new initiative this year called Fresh Start Fridays. It’s a virtual docket that allows those with active warrants for traffic and nonviolent offenses in St. Louis County Municipal Court to ask for a new court date every Friday without the fear of being arrested. The County knows that outstanding warrants for nonviolent offenses can create barriers to employment and Municipal Court made this program a priority to help the community.

Contracting with municipalities

Municipal Court began offering contract court services to the municipalities in St. Louis County. This partnership represented a unique opportunity where municipalities may choose to transfer the operations of their courts to the County’s Municipal Court, all while keeping court sessions close to constituents’ homes.

The County is excited to welcome those municipalities that have chosen to take advantage of the contract opportunities and look forward to further growth.