RESOURCES
To Contact the Courts
St. Louis City
10 North Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(314) 622-4500
St. Louis County
105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, Missouri 63105
(314) 615-8029
Jefferson County
300 Main Street, Hillsboro, Missouri 63050
(636) 797-5060
St. Charles County
300 North 2nd Street, St. Charles, Missouri 63301
(636) 949-3080
For Accommodations
If you need ADA disability accommodations, sign language interpretation, or foreign language interpretation. You can also contact the Office of State Court Administrator (OSCA) to request assistance from the Access to Justice Program by calling (573) 751-4377 or by sending an email to access2justice@courts.mo.gov
To Contact Rent/Utility Assistance
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
St. Louis City (314) 615-3690
St. Louis County (314) 388-9840
Jefferson County
Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC)
St. Charles
Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service
(636) 441-1302
St. Louis County
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC)
(314) 863-0015
Region
United Way 2-1-1
Templates
STRATEGIES TO REDUCE BAIL: This template and its instructions may be used to help fill out a document to submit to the court to help reduce your fines and court fees.
Forms
MOTION TO REDUCE FINES AND FEES: This information can be used to make an argument to a judge to try to help reduce your fines and court fees.
MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL: This information can be used to make an argument to a judge to try to help reduce your bail.
CITY APPLICATION FOR TRIAL DE NOVO (REVIEW): This is the form to fill if you would like to request a new trial after a guilty plea in St. Louis Municipal Court. Please contact the court for a form for review of county cases. Check with the court to ensure this is the correct form for your situation.
IN FORMA PAUPERIS (COURT COSTS WAIVER): This is the form to fill to request the court to waive the costs of requesting a review of your case. Check with the court to ensure this is the correct form for your situation.
MISSOURI DRIVER RECORD TRAFFIC VIOLATION DESCRIPTIONS AND POINTS ASSESSED: This document outlines points that may be assessed against you for pleading guilty to a traffic violation, depending on your charge. Please ensure this form is current.
APPLICATION FOR LIMITED DRIVING PRIVILEGE (SPECIAL HARDSHIP LICENSE): This is the form to fill to apply for a special driving license if your license is suspended or revoked. Check with the court to make sure you are eligible and that this is the correct form for your situation.
EXPUNGE YOUR RECORD: This form may be submitted to the court to try to expunge your record. Please see the website to ensure that you are submitting all required documents and that you are eligible to expunge your record. There is more information online about how to waive the cost of expungement.
EXPUNGE YOUR ARRESTS: This form may be submitted to the court to try to expunge your arrests. Please see the website to ensure that you are submitting all required documents and that you are eligible to expunge your arrests. There is more information online about how to waive the cost of expungement.
Resources
ACLU’S KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WITH THE POLICE: The American Civil Liberties Union has created a resource with more information about individuals’ rights with the police. We cannot ensure the accuracy of this information.
START HERE: AN STL GUIDE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS: A resource with information more information about where individuals can access supportive services. We cannot ensure the accuracy of this information and individuals should check the Start Here website for the most updated guide.
CLOSE THE WORKHOUSE CAMPAIGN: The Close the Workhouse campaign is led by directly impacted people to close the Workhouse, decarcerate the city by 33% and reinvest in programs and services for all our communities. Check out the website for more info on how to get involved.
ALTERNATIVE SANCTIONS: A BENCH CARD FOR JUDGES
LAWFUL ENFORCEMENT OF LEGAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: A BENCH CARD FOR JUDGES
One-Pagers
Raising Conditions Issues in Court
https://www.archcitydefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Raising-Conditions-Issues-in-Court.pdf
Information for Subsidized Housing Tenants
How to Fight an Ejectment Lawsuit
https://www.archcitydefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/How-to-Fight-an-Ejectment-Action.pdf
How to Fight a 441 Expedited Eviction Lawsuit
How to Fight an Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit
How to Fight a Rent and Possession Lawsuit
Negotiating a Settlement
https://www.archcitydefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Negotiating-a-Settlement.pdf
Answer
https://www.archcitydefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Answer.pdf
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