Municipal Court
Responsibilities
The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the city government. The Odessa Municipal Court handles Traffic and City Ordinance violations written by the Odessa Police Department, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement Departments.
This is the website for Missouri Courts. From this site, you can find court forms and other filing information. You can inquire about case records including court dates, charges, and docket entries. Some cases can be paid online. You will also find links to many court-related resources.
Court Schedule
Court is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The regular docket begins at 9:30 a.m. and the attorney docket begins at 10:30 a.m. Court is held at the Odessa Community Bldg. located at Dyer Park, 601 W Main Street., Odessa, MO. The City Prosecutor will be available at approximately 10:00 a.m. on court dates to discuss plea negotiations with defense attorneys. Court will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Continuance/Availability
This division shall always be open for electronic entries of appearance and motions. Notwithstanding, entries of appearances and motions for continuances shall be submitted no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled court date. Filings may be submitted electronically through Case.net. Court staff is available by phone Mon-Wed 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thur-Fri 8:00 a.m. to Noon. To confirm your pending court date or for other questions, you can contact the Court at (816) 230-5577 ext. 1 or look up case information on Case.net.
Payment Methods
The court will accept payments by Cash, Money Order, or Credit Card. Money orders should be made to Odessa Municipal Court. Some payments may be made online on at Case.Net.
Directions
From the West / Kansas City
Exit I-70 at Exit 37B. Take the south outer road (40 Hwy) to 4th Street (by Pizza Hut). Turn right and proceed southbound for five blocks to the 4-way stop at Main Street. Turn right and proceed westbound for two blocks to Dyer Park (on the right side of the street).
From the East / Columbia
Exit I-70 at Exit 38. Take the south outer road (40 Hwy) westbound to 4th Street (by Pizza Hut). Turn left and proceed southbound for five blocks to the 4-way stop at Main Street. Turn right and proceed westbound for two blocks to Dyer Park (on the right side of the street).
