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Municipal Court

Municipal Court web page. The Internet provides our Court with an additional method to communicate with you and to provide information about the Court and the Magistrate's Office and their operations.

 

We are committed to providing efficient, friendly service and improving the delivery of Court services. Please take a few moments to tour our page. We are interested in your comments or suggestions for improvement. We hope you will find this site to be both educational and helpful. We welcome this opportunity to make part of the judicial branch of your city government more open and accessible to you.

 

It is important to remember that appearance and conduct are important when coming to Court. All persons present in the Courtroom shall be clean, neat and dressed in an appropriate manner, and conduct themselves in a respectful manner reflecting dignity and respect for the Court.

 

It is also very important to BE ON TIME for a Court appearance. Be sure to allow AMPLE time for traffic, parking, and security screening when you arrive. You must be present in the courtroom when the docket is called. A warrant will be issued if you fail to answer when your name is called.

 

If you are a witness on a case, your presence is necessary for a trial to go forward. If a witness is not present in the Courtroom, a case is subject to dismissal or reschedule. Remember that all persons must pass through metal detectors and their purses and bags will be screened. All persons are also subject to search.

 

 

Cellular Phones/Pagers:

  • No Pagers, Cell Phones, or other electronic devices are allowed in the court room.

 

Weapons:

  • Weapons (guns and knives) are strictly prohibited in the Courtroom. This does not apply to law enforcement personnel. Also, items such as pocket knives, scissors or anything deemed as unacceptable will be confiscated upon entry to the building. Certain confiscated items will be held and may be returned upon departure.

 

REMEMBER

  • The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  • The defendant does not have to testify or present witnesses.

  • The City has the burden of proof of guilt.

  • The City is always represented by a lawyer.

  • A defendant may represent himself at Trial, or be represented by an attorney licensed by the State of Alabama.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  Q. 

Where is court held?

    A. 

All court sessions are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

 

   Q. 

Can I go to driving school?

    A. 

Driving school is a priviledge granted by the Municipal Judge in certain traffic violations. A person must not have had a citation within the previous 12 months and must appear before the Judge to request the priviledge. Court costs are also paid upon the return of the driving school certificate to the court.

 

   Q.

 

What is youthful offender

    A.

 

Youthful offender status is an option for defendants under the age of 21.

 

   Q. 

I have a case pending. Which court do I appear in?

    A. 

The Enterprise Municipal Court only handles traffic violations and misdemeanor arrests.

 

   Q. 

What will happen when I go to court?

    A. 

Court sessions are held every Monday at 1:00 p.m. (except for holidays). This is a plea day. Trials are set on the first and third Thursday of each month. There is one show cause date for violation of probation (fines) held the first Wednesday of each month.

 

   Q. 

How do I make bond?

    A. 

All bonds are $500.00 unless otherwise noted. Bonds are made in cash or by going through one of the approved bonding companies in Coffee County.

 

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