THE YUKON MUNICIPAL COURT IS THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF CITY GOVERNMENT, CREATED BY OKLAHOMA STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE TO IMPARTIALLY HEAR VIOLATIONS AND DETERMINE THE DEFENDANT’S INNOCENCE OR GUILT

 The Yukon Municipal Court serves the citizens of Yukon through the efficient processing of misdemeanor violations.  These charges may be filed by Yukon Police Officers, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, and citizens.  The staff of the Yukon Municipal Court is committed to providing positive service by acting as a link between you and the court process; and is dedicated to protecting the rights of the individual accused of an offense but if convicted, assess a penalty which will deter the offender from similar conduct, therefore acting in the best interest of the entire community. 

~~ CONTACT INFORMATION ~~

Yukon Municipal Court Clerk’s Office ~ 532 West Main Street, Yukon

Yukon Municipal Court Room ~ 12 South Fifth Street, Yukon

Business hours:  8:30am ~ 5:00pm,  Monday through Friday

Phone (405) 354-4264 ~ Fax (405) 350-7584

If you have received a citation, the appearance date on your citation is an arraignment hearing.  No testimony will be taken at the arraignment.  If you are pleading guilty or no contest to all charges, an appearance before the judge is not required.  If you do not wish to appear in court, you may do one of the following:

                 Pay by mail ~ Enclose the copy of your citation, check the appropriate box and sign the back of the citation.  Make your money order, cashier’s check or check payable to the City of Yukon.  Under Oklahoma law, a dishonored check is considered nonpayment of fine and costs. 

                Pay in person ~ Citations may be paid at the above address, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.  The Municipal Court is closed on weekends and holidays.  For your convenience, citations may be paid by cash, cashier’s check, money order or check.  Payment is to be made payable to the City of Yukon.

                After hours ~ After regular business hours, you may drop your payment in the night drop located at 532 West Main, Yukon, Oklahoma.  If you are making a payment after regular office hours, please include your citation with your payment. 

 If you would like to enter a plea of not guilty, please do one of the following:

• Appear on your scheduled arraignment hearing date and enter your plea before the Judge.  The Judge will issue you a new trial date at which you are required to appear.  If you fail to appear, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and your driver’s license suspended.
• Complete a not guilty statement at the Yukon Municipal Court Office with a valid driver’s license.  This must be done before the arraignment hearing.  We will issue a new trial date with the issuing officer or complaining party.  If you fail to appear, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and your driver’s license suspended.

At trial, bring all witnesses, documents, pictures, diagrams, recordings, and exhibits to aid in the presentation of your case.  A witness affidavit is not acceptable regarding testimony. 

If you retain legal counsel, your attorney can contact the Yukon Municipal Court Office at (405)354-4264 for instructions regarding our court procedures.

~~ FAILURE TO APPEAR ~~

 WARNING AND NOTICE:  If you fail to honor your promise to appear or otherwise fail to satisfy the charge on or before any arraignment time specified by the court:

• Your Driver’s License shall be suspended, either in Oklahoma, or in your home state under the Non-Resident Violator Compact;
• Your Driver’s License shall remain suspended until the charge is released by the Court and the driver’s license reinstatement fee is paid to the Department of Public Safety;
• A Failure to Appear fee of $251.00 shall be filed against you;
• A Warrant will be issued for your arrest;
• Once a warrant is issued, the account shall be transferred to our collection agency adding an additional 35% collection fee in accordance with House Bill 1800.

~~ COURT ETIQUETTE ~~

~ Business casual dress code ~ Shirt and shoes are required ~ Remove hats or caps ~ No dirty or muddy clothing ~ No cell phone, pager or other electronics ~ No food or drink ~ No infants or small children ~ No dipping or smoking ~ If you are under the age of 18, a parent must appear with you ~  Weapons are strictly prohibited