municipal court

 The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the government of the City of Ivanhoe.  It is committed to administering justice in a fair, efficient, and timely manner.  Court services are increasingly available online, by telephone, email, and through the mail which contributes to compliance in a customer service way.

The Municipal Court is responsible for the disposition of Class C misdemeanors and other state and city ordinance violations which are punishable by fine only.

Ivanhoe Municipal Court has jurisdiction over Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, with a maximum fine upon conviction that does not exceed $500.00 plus court costs. The Court also has jurisdiction over cases involving City ordinances, which may have fines up to $2,000 plus court costs.

The Municipal Court does not handle divorce cases, child support, marriage licenses, or birth certificates. The Municipal court will perform marriage ceremonies.