The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City Government and has jurisdiction over all cases involving violations of the provisions of the Ferguson Charter, Code, and other Ordinances of the city.
Court is held at:
222 S. Florissant Rd.
Ferguson, MO. 63135
All Court Proceeding are open to the public.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Payment Window closes at 4:30 p.m.
Payment Window will close at
3:30 p.m. on Mondays when court is in session.
Full and Partial Payments can be made online at
www.trafficpayment.com.
or by calling Traffic Payment at 1-800-444-1187.
Municipal Judge
The court is presided over by the municipal judge who is appointed by the City Council on the nomination of the city manager for a term of two years. Cases handled by the municipal court consist primarily of:
- Zoning / Building violations
- Traffic violations
- Non-traffic violations (shoplifting, assault, nuisances, narcotics and liquor violations, peace disturbances, etc.)
Municipal Court Judge: Judge Terry L. Brown
Municipal Prosecutor: Lee Clayton Goodman
Court Sessions
Three sessions are held by the court per month (two night and one day session) at the Municipal Court Building. Please see the
Municipal Court Calendar for court dates and times.