Municipal Court COVID-19 Precautions Update

As previously stated, the Topeka Municipal Court remains open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. As part of our continual assessment on how to respond to the ongoing changes in the health of the community and Courthouse employees, additional measures are being implemented to protect the health of those who visit the Courthouse or Probation Division, effective March 17, 2020. All previous restrictions remain in place.
1. All dockets and pre-sentence investigation appointments are canceled through March 27, 2020. All cases will be rescheduled and notices of hearing will be sent by mail to defendants and defense counsel. Defendants should call the Court Clerk’s office at 785-368-3776 to update contact information during normal business hours. Defendants are also encouraged to check the status of their case on public access at: https://court.topeka.org/fullcourtweb/start.do
2. Anyone directed to report to the Probation Division should report by telephone, and NOT report to the Probation Division in person. Probationers shall contact their probation officer at the following numbers at their scheduled appointment time:
Tricia Wiebe: 785-368-0332
Lacie Wiggins: 785-368-3669
Probationers who are uncertain of their probation officer should contact the Probation Division at 785-368-3783.
3. Persons with court business are strongly encouraged to conduct their business by telephone, email, or facsimile wherever possible. Payments may be made online, over the phone, or by mail.
Clerk’s Office: 785-368-3776
Clerk’s Office Fax: 785-368-3782
Email: Motions@topeka.org (MOTIONS ONLY)
Mail: 214 SE 8th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66603
Your cooperation is appreciated, and we hope that these temporary measures will help safeguard your health and the health of the community. We will continue to evaluate additional measures in the coming weeks. Please contact the court at 785-368-3776 with any concerns.