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What is Municipal Court?

Municipal Courts are typically located in the County Seat for each County in the state of Ohio. Municipal Courts handle misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic cases involving misdemeanors of the first degree to misdemeanors of the fourth degree. Municipal Courts may also handle minor misdemeanor charges as well. The types of cases that would be heard in Municipal Courts include but are not limited to the following:
 
Traffic Related Offenses   Criminal Charges

D.U.I/ Drunk Driving Charges
Driving Under Suspension
No Operator’s License
Reckless Operation
Speeding
Traffic Accidents
Drag Racing
Hit/Skip/Leaving the Scene of an Accident
CDL Violations
Commercial Drivers Licenses Violations
Traffic Signal/Stop Sign
 

  

Assault
Resisting Arrest
Disorderly Conduct
Domestic Violence
Passing Bad Checks
Zoning Code Violations
Trespassing
Illegal Gambling
Firearms Violations
Soliciting
Drug Abuse
Drug Paraphernalia
Sex Offenses
Petty Theft
Weapons Charges
Obstruction of Justice
Criminal Trespass

Municipal Cases are typically be heard by a Judge of that Court or in some cases by a Magistrate assigned by the Judge. Municipal Court also has a civil jurisdiction (matters usually handling individuals suing other individuals for money) which includes claims where amounts do not exceed $15,000, and matters involving landlord tenant cases.

In criminal cases, Municipal Courts hear cases that occur within its jurisdiction (typically the city or county in where it is located). Some Municipal Courts have jurisdiction to hear cases only within their municipality limits. In those counties where Municipal Courts do not have County wide jurisdiction, there are County Courts or Mayor’s Courts which hear Misdemeanor offenses. (See Mayor’s Court page for more information on Ohio Mayors Courts.)

Our Law Firm has represented people charged in various Municipal Courts and Mayor’s Courts in the State of Ohio. Call us today for a Free Consultation!

For a directory of Ohio Municipal Courts see:
http://www.oamcc.com/directry.htm

 

  

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