Misdemeanor - Traffic Violations | Akron Municipal Court
172 South Broadway Street, Ocasek Building, Akron, OH 44308
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Serves the cities of Akron and Fairlawn, the townships of Bath, Richfield, and Springfield, the villages of Lakemore and Richfield, and the part of Mogadore that is in Summit County, Ohio.
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Call the office or visit the website for more information. Persons who receive a traffic ticket may plead guilty and pay the citation without a court appearance unless a court appearance is mandated by the officer on the ticket. Persons who wish to plead not guilty to the charge or charges or plead guilty but explain the circumstances, should appear in court on the date of appearance indicated on the citation.
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Bath, Ohio Lakemore, Ohio Mogadore, Ohio Fairlawn, Ohio 44685, Ohio Richfield, Ohio Akron, Ohio 44278, Ohio
Hears cases which involve metropolitan area traffic violations such as traffic arraignments, minor misdemeanor traffic trials, and driver's license appeal hearings. Presided over by a full-time magistrate who is appointed by the judges.
211 Summit
Akron Municipal Court
Has jurisdiction in misdemeanor criminal cases where the maximum sentence is one year in jail and a fine of not more than $2,500. Also handles the initial stages of felony proceedings prior to trial. In civil matters this jurisdiction is limited to cases where the monetary claim requested by either party is not more than $15,000. Serves the cities of Akron and Fairlawn; the townships of Bath, Richfield, and Springfield; the villages of Lakemore and Richfield; and the part of Mogadore that is in Summit County, Ohio.