Blackjack Municipal Court

We encourage you, as a resident of the City of Black Jack, to become involved in your community. We need your help in maintaining and improving our homes and neighborhoods, to make our city more attractive and a better place to live.

1. Municipal Court The City of Black Jack Municipal Court is the judicial branch of city government. The court adjudicates traffic and other ordinance violations filed by the St. Louis County Police Department and City of Black Jack Code Enforcement Officers. Court is held on the third Wednesday of each month.
2. Nearby Courts: Dellwood Municipal Division 1415 Chambers Road 2.0 miles away. Jennings Municipal Division 7005 Florence Avenue 2.0 miles away. Florissant Municipal Division 1055 St. Francois 2.4 miles away.

Exterior Appearance & Safety Items

Black Jack City Hall 12500 Old Jamestown Road Black Jack, MO 63033 Phone: 314-355-0400 Fax: 314-355-4196.

City Hall often receives complaints about things such as high grass and weeds, trash accumulation, dead trees, buildings in disrepair, and derelict vehicles.
Please review this basic checklist of exterior appearance and safety items, which are a part of the Black Jack residential exterior code. Also included are items from other sections of the City of Black Jack Code of Ordinances and the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, which are common causes of complaints. Property owners and residents are subject to citations and fines for failure to comply with codes or correct code violations.

Complaints

Look at your home, your yard, and your street, and plan for any needed repairs or improvements. Keep litter picked up. Report violations to City Hall at 314-355-0400, ext 104.

Home Maintenance

All of the following areas of your residence must be kept in sound condition and good repair:

• Accessory structures
• Brick, siding, and shingles
• Chimneys and towers
• Decorative features
• Doors, windows, and screens
• Fences
• Handrails and guardrails
• Overhang extensions
• Porches, decks, and stairs
• Roofs, guttering, and downspouts
• Sidewalks and driveways
• Soffit and trim

Grass & Weeds

Grass and weeds must not be allowed to grow in excess of seven inches.

Trees & Shrubs

Dead or dying trees and shrubs must be removed.

Trash Service

All households must subscribe to trash service with the waste hauler under contract with the city. Currently, we contract with Republic at 636-947-5959. Trash must be stored in container with watertight, close-fitting lids. Trash containers must be stored behind the building line until pickup day, placed curbside no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before pickup, and removed no later than 6 p.m. on the day of pickup.

Exterior Property Areas

All exterior property areas must be maintained in a clean and safe condition, free from any accumulation of trash, junk, lumber (woodpiles), tires, etc.

• The keeping of derelict vehicles are prohibited
• It is against the law to litter by throwing paper, glass, cans, or any type of litter on public or private property
• Posting of any type of signs on utility poles, traffic signs pole, or any public or private property other than your own property is prohibited

Permit Requirements

• Permits are required for any plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work for decks, concrete-poured patios, new fences, and driveways, and for alterations or additions to the interior and exterior of your home.
• Inspections and occupancy permits are required whenever there is a new owner or new tenant. Any other change in occupancy requires you to revise your existing occupancy permit, i.e. marriage, divorce, birth, or death.

Animals

Pets (dogs and cats) must have rabies shots and may not be allowed to run loose.

Did you get a ticket in Black Jack, Missouri?
Stop Sign, Electric Signal Violation, Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, or any other ticket, our Crestwood traffic lawyers can handle it where “no points” is the goal.

Did you receive a Speeding ticket in Black Jack?
Our Black Jack traffic lawyers handle speeding ticket defense, where “no points” is the goal.

Did you receive a Minor in Possession ticket?
Our Black Jack MIP lawyers handle MIP defense, where the object is keeping your record clean and your driver license from being suspended or revoked.

Did you receive a ticket for Driving While Intoxicated?
Our Black Jack DWI attorneys handle drunk driving defense, where your driver license and your freedom are at stake. We handle all aspects including the Administrative Hearing or the ramifications of a refusal.

Let our Black Jack traffic law attorneys start helping you today. Fill out the form on the side of this page.

This page contains Court information Links for Black Jack, Missouri.

Black Jack Municipal Court
12500 Old Jamestown Rd
Black Jack, MO 63033
Phone: 314-355-0401
Fax: 314-355-4196

Judge
Hon. John Duepner, Jr

Prosecuting Attorney
Zachary Smith

Prosecuting Attorney Assistant
Susanne Krafft

Court Administrator
Karen Jones, CCA

Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00 pm

Court Dates and Docket Dates
Traffic: 3rd Wednesday of the month

Court fines may be paid in person via cash, credit card, money orders, or cashier’s check at Violations Bureau from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Checks are not accepted.

Blackjack Municipal Court Docket

Mail payments in the form of money order only made payable to City of Black Jack to:

Blackjack Municipal Court Ohio

Black Jack Municipal Court
12500 Old Jamestown Rd
Black Jack, MO 63033