"The River City"
 
Pineville, Missouri

Court

The Pineville Municipal division is a division of the 40th judicial circuit of McDonald County. Municipal Division is committed to providing a forum for the fair and impartial trial for persons accused of violating a Pineville ordinance.  The purpose of the information on the website is to help you understand the rights and responsibilities you have. In additions to Pineville, the court currently provides court services for Goodman, Lanagan, and Southwest City. 

You can view all of your rights and duties in Municipal Division in this document, Notice of Rights for Municipal Court.

You can view how to manage your case at the following website, MMG

 

Court dates and times for remainder of 2026 are listed below.

June 16th

Jul 21st

Aug 18th

Sep 8th

Oct 20th

Nov 17th

Dec 8th

Bond Appearance Hearings 1:00 p.m.

Goodman 1:00 p.m.

Lanagan 2:00 p.m.

Southwest City 2:00 p.m.

Pineville 3:00 p.m.

Municipal Judge: Erin Willis

Court Administrator: Sylvia Deering


Court costs are as follows:

CITY OF PINEVILLE MISSOURI

Effective Date: July 13, 2021

NEW LAW ALLOWS FOR OUT OF STATE DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION WHEN FINE AND COURT COSTS ARE NOT PAID AND IN STATE HOLDS.

Your traffic summons requires you to appear in person before the Municipal Judge in Pineville, MO on the date written at the top of your ticket.  If your violation is listed below and you wish to plead guilty without coming to court, follow these steps:

  1. Sign your name to the “Appearance, Plea, and Waiver” on the back of the ticket, and
  2. Bring or mail your signed ticket and a cashier’s check or money order, made payable to “Pineville Municipal Division” to:

Municipal Division

P.O. Box 592

Pineville, MO 64856

     3.     Pay your fine online click here

Card payments will not be taken over the phone through the court.  You may call 1-800-701-8560, if you need additional assistance with making the card payment.

Note: If you want a receipt for proof of payment, send a self-addressed stamped envelope or email address with your payment.

PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

  1. You must appear if required by the issuing officer. A warrant will be issued for your arrest if you fail to appear in court.
  2. If you posted your driver’s license in lieu of bond, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your fine and court costs and your license will be sent back to you.

 Court cost of $29.50 is assessed at the time of stop not during court. The fine listed below is what is due. If not paid in full, you will need to appear on your court date. 

Check Fine Amount at Violations Bureau Schedule

License in Lieu of Bail For the above listed offenses, and at the discretion of the officer, the valid operator’s license may be deposited in lieu of bail, unless the operator of the vehicle does not wish to “deposit” the license as security, in which case a bond is required.

EXCEPTIONS If charged with the offense of Driving While Intoxicated, Driving under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor of Drugs, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, Driving when License is Suspended or Revoked, or for any charge made because of a motor vehicle accident in which a death has occurred, the bond amount shall be set as otherwise provided by law. The operator’s license cannot be substituted in these cases.

Contacting the Prosecutor

Contact the prosecutor’s office at 417-223-4368 ext 109 or email o.ziemianin@pinevillemo.us

Request discovery or a recommendation / plea offer.

If you received a ticket for No Insurance at the time of stop;

  • But you did have coverage at the time of stop and were just unable to produce it to the officer, you may submit your insurance card to the prosecutors office prior to court which may result in the case being dismissed. 

  • You didn’t have coverage at the time of stop but have since obtained coverage, bring proof when you come to court or   

If you received a ticket for Driving While Suspend or Revoked

But have been reinstated since time of stop, submit to the prosecutor’s office or bring proof to court.

QUESTIONS

(417) 223-4368

Email Address: pinevillemuni@gmail.com

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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