At the conclusion of a trial in Municipal Court, the judge will reach a verdict based on the city ordinance involved, the testimony, and the facts presented. If the judge enters a verdict of guilty the penalty will be announced at that time or after a pre-sentence investigation.

Sentencing options in Municipal Court:

• Jail time may be ordered for certain offenses. All persons sentenced to jail time in Overland Park Municipal Court are sent to Johnson County Adult Detention in Olathe, Kansas.
  
  
• Fines and fees may be assessed, and the amount is affected by the facts and circumstances of the case. Mitigating circumstances may lower the fine, even if you are found guilty. Aggravating circumstances may increase the fine. Fines for most traffic offenses do not exceed $500, and fines for city ordinance violations generally do not exceed $2,500. If you are found guilty, court costs and other fees are added to the fine amount. All fines and fees are due the day they are assessed.
  
  
• Probation is a conditional release granted to a defendant following conviction. During your probation period you will be supervised by a probation officer and will be required to meet certain conditions. If you fail to meet any of those conditions you may be required by the judge to serve jail time and/or pay fines.
  
  
• House arrest is a sentencing option that involves electronic supervision in your own home.
  House arrest assessment process (.pdf file)
  
  
• Alternative Sentencing Project - Checkmate
  
  
• Community Weekend Intervention Program (.pdf file)
  
  
• Community Service is a program of supervised work utilizing several community agencies and businesses.
  • Community service agencies listing (.pdf file)
    
    
• Restitution can be court ordered in cases involving financial loss directly related to the crime you are convicted of.

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