Leonard Municipal Court

Court Appearances

The law requires you to make an appearance on your case. You must contact the court within ten days of your citation, to find out when your court date is scheduled. There are several ways to appear: 

You or your attorney may appear in person during open court
You may deliver your plea in person to the clerks window 
You may deliver your plea in writing
A payment constitutes a plea of no contest and waiver of jury trial

If you choose to enter a plea of not guilty on your case you must appear in person during open court. See pleas for more information on entering a not guilty plea on your citation.

Please note: The Court Clerk will only speak to the specific person who received the citation.

Court Dress Code

Proper dress is required in the courtroom. The court reserves the right to refuse to hear any case from those who fail to abide by the dress code. Proper attire does not include: hats, caps, bandanas, bare feet, flip flops, revealing clothing, ripped or torn clothing, heavily soiled clothing, obscene clothing, or visible undergarments.

Minors and Juveniles

Juveniles and persons charged with status offenses must appear in person on his or her scheduled court date. 

Juvenile - A juvenile is any person under the age of 17. Juveniles must appear in person on his or her scheduled court date with a parent or legal guardian.

Status Offense – A status offense describes an offense that relates to the age of the defendant. Defendants charged with a status offense must appear in court on his or her scheduled court date. Examples of status offenses:
              
               -Minor in Consumption of Alcohol
               -Minor in Possession of Alcohol 
               -Driving Under the Influence – Minor 
               -Minor in Possession of Tobacco 
               -Failure to Attend School 
               -Any other offense that is illegal because of the age of the person at                                   the time of the offense.

Youth Diversion Plan

The Leonard Youth Diversion Plan was adopted on the 18th day of September, 2024. The Youth Diversion Plan applies to a child 10 to 16 years old, who is alleged to have engaged in conduct that constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by fine only, other than a traffic offense, and redirects them from formal criminal prosecution with an emphasis on accountability and responsibility of the parent and the child for the child's conduct. Additional information regarding objectives, eligibility, strategies, and the diversion agreement, is available in the Leonard Youth Diversion Plan.