Kansas City, Missouri – For someone carrying an unresolved municipal warrant or court case, one day can make a major difference. Kansas City’s upcoming Court Connect event is designed to put several pieces of that process in the same place, from court representatives and volunteer attorneys to organizations offering practical help beyond the courtroom.
But there is an important deadline first. Anyone who wants to participate in the event’s Warrant and Case Review must register by Friday, Sept. 18.
Court Connect will return Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kansas City Municipal Court, 511 E. 11th St. Now in its fourth year, the program brings together eight area courts, volunteer attorneys and more than 50 community organizations.
Participants registered for Warrant and Case Review may meet with representatives from Kansas City Municipal Court, Jackson County Municipal Court Division 301, Grandview Municipal Court, Lee’s Summit Municipal Court, Raytown Municipal Court and Riverside Municipal Court. North Kansas City Municipal Court will participate for warrant review only, while Clay County Associate Circuit Court will handle traffic cases only.
Free legal assistance will also be available as part of the event.
Court Connect reaches beyond court matters. Its Resource Fair is open to everyone, even those who do not have court business, and no registration is required for that portion of the event.
Organizations taking part can connect attendees with employment and education services, housing and utility assistance, mental health resources, substance use treatment, veterans services, domestic violence assistance and other forms of support.
The city is highlighting the program shortly after Community Court Judge Martina Peterson received the Missouri Bar’s 2026 Diversity Champion Award on Sept. 16 at the Westin Crown Center. Court Connect was among the initiatives cited as contributing to her selection for the statewide recognition.
The program is part of a broader problem-solving approach at Kansas City Municipal Court, described by the city as Missouri’s largest municipal court. Other initiatives include Community Court, CARE Court, Wellness Court, WIN, or Women in Need of Change, and the Domestic Violence Court’s Fathers for Change program.
More information and registration are available through the city’s Court Connect page or Municipal Court website. Residents may also email [email protected] or call (816) 513-2700.
