Bel-Nor Municipal Court Closure

 

Due to an individual testing positive for COVID-19, the Bel-Nor City Hall and Municipal Court Office are closed to the public effective November 16 through November 30, 2020. 

 

The Bel-Nor Municipal Court personnel may be in the office occasionally depending upon their specific tasks; however, direct interaction with residents or persons having business with the Clerks will be strictly controlled. At other times they will be working from home with full access to our computer and phone systems. When not physically present they will be monitoring phone calls remotely and responding to requests for information on court cases, fines, etc. 

 

Contact information for Court personnel is as follows:

 

Catherine Satchell, Court Clerk – phone 314-381-2834 ext 3

                                            Email: catherines@cityofbelnor.org

 

Persons needing to pay fines or post bonds should contact the Court Clerk prior to coming to City Hall.

 

The Bel-Nor Police Department office will remain open during this time; however, public access will be restricted in accordance with published safety guidelines. Contact information for the Police Department:

 

Police Dept office:     314-381-2971

Police Dispatch:        314-889-2341 (to report suspicious activity or crime in progress)

Police Watch Ph:       314-920-9513

Emergency:             911

 

Thanks for your patience during this period of uncertainty.

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Paying your ticket on-line?

If your ticket number starts with 1807-, click on the REJIS button.

If your ticket number starts with 190, click on the Show-Me Courts button.

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If your ticket number does not come up in either system, you may not be eligible to pay on-line. Please contact the Court Clerk for help.

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21st CIRCUIT MUNICIPAL COURT

CITY OF BEL-NOR

8416 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD 63121

Court is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm

8416 Natural Bridge Road 

St. Louis, MO 63121

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Email:

Court Office:314-381-2834 ext 3

 

COURT OFFICE HOURS

Monday - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Court Office: 314-381-2834 ext 3

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Court Dates for 2020

First Wednesday of the Month – 5:30 p.m.

• January 8, 2020

• February 5, 2020

• March 4, 2020

• TBD

• TBD

• June 3, 2020

• July 1, 2020

• August 5, 2020

• September 2, 2020

• October 7, 2020

• November 4, 2020

• December 2, 2020

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NOTICE OF RIGHTS

The defendant is hereby advised of the following rights as they affect the pending charges:

1. I will be advised of the charge against me;

2. The penalty range for the offense is:

   1. Imprisonment in jail from 1 day to 90 days, and/or a fine from $1.00 up to $1,000.00 on non-minor traffic violations or ordinance violations involving alcohol or controlled substances; endangering the health or welfare of others; or involving eluding or giving false information to a law enforcement officer.  However, imprisonment will not be a possible penalty unless the prosecutor advises the Court that they are seeking a jail sentence, in which case you are entitled to an attorney.  If you cannot afford an attorney, the Court would appoint an attorney to represent you.

   2. A fine from $1.00 up to $225.00 on minor traffic violations, or ordinance violations not involving alcohol or controlled substances, endangering the health or welfare of other, or eluding or giving false information to a law enforcement officer.

3. You have the right to counsel of your choice at your expense.  If the City indicates that it is pursuing a jail sentence, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you if you are indigent;

4. You have the right to plead guilty or not guilty;

5. If you plead not guilty, you have the right to a trial by judge or by jury;

6. At trial, you have the right to require that the City present evidence to convince the trier of fact (judge or jury) that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt;

7. At trial, you have the right to confront and cross examine any witnesses who testify;

8. You have the right to present evidence on your own behalf, and to have witnesses subpoenaed.  You have the right to testify, but if you choose not to testify, you cannot be compelled to testify, and the Court cannot consider that fact to determine your guilt or innocence;

9. You have the right to appeal a verdict of guilty to a higher court;

10. By entering a plea of guilty, you give up all of these rights, there will be no trial, and you cannot appeal.

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