Rules of Procedure for the Municipal Courts – 2026
The Rules of Procedure for the Municipal Courts, Set 8, whose docket is criminal and ordinance enforcement.
Browse all 64 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
ARTICLE 1 General Provisions
Rule 8-101
Scope and title.
Rule 8-102
Conduct of court proceedings.
Rule 8-103
Rules; forms; fees.
Rule 8-104
Time.
Rule 8-105
Designation of judge.
Rule 8-106
Disqualification; recusal.
Rule 8-107
Pro se and attorney appearance.
Rule 8-108
Presence of the defendant.
Rule 8-109
Withdrawn.
Rule 8-109A
Audio and audio-visual appearances of defendant.
Rule 8-110
Punitive contempt.
Rule 8-111
Non-attorney prosecutions.
Rule 8-112
Public inspection and sealing of court records.
Rule 8-113
Court interpreters.
Rule 8-114
Courtroom closure.
ARTICLE 2 Initiation of Proceedings
Rule 8-201
Commencement of action.
Rule 8-202
Probable cause determination.
Rule 8-203
Issuance of warrant for arrest and summons.
Rule 8-204
Service of summons.
Rule 8-205
Arrest warrants.
Rule 8-206
Bench warrants.
Rule 8-206.1
Payment of fines, fees, and costs.
Rule 8-207
Search warrants.
Rule 8-208
Service and filing of pleadings and other papers.
Rule 8-209
Service and filing of pleadings and other papers by facsimile.
Rule 8-210
Electronic service and filing of pleadings and other papers.
ARTICLE 3 Pleadings and Motions
ARTICLE 4 Release Provisions
Rule 8-401
Pretrial release.
Rule 8-401A
Recompiled.
Rule 8-401B
Recompiled.
Rule 8-401.1
Property bond; unpaid surety.
Rule 8-401.2
Surety bonds; justification of compensated sureties.
Rule 8-402
Release.
Rule 8-403
Revocation or modification of release orders.
Rule 8-406
Bonds; exoneration; forfeiture.
Rule 8-407
Bail bonds; notice.
Rule 8-408
Pretrial release by designee.
ARTICLE 5 Arraignment and Preparation for Trial
Rule 8-501
Arraignment; first appearance.
Rule 8-502
Pleas.
Rule 8-503
Disposition without hearing.
Rule 8-504
Discovery.
Rule 8-504.1
Discovery; redaction of witness or victim information.
Rule 8-505
Pretrial conference; scheduling order.
Rule 8-506
Time of commencement of trial.
Rule 8-506.1
Voluntary dismissal and refiled proceedings.
Rule 8-506A
Recompiled.
Rule 8-507
Insanity; transfer to district court.
Rule 8-507.1
Competency; transfer to district court.