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General
Information
Clerk
of Court
Probation
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Traffic Division
You
may visit the traffic division during the office hours of 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The
phone number is (419) 352-5263, extension 2 for the Clerk’s Office,
then extension 1 for the criminal/traffic division. Traffic violations handled in this court range from speeding offenses to driving under the influence of alcohol cases. The violations bureau handles payouts of waiverable traffic offenses. In those instances, the case is considered concluded upon receipt of the waiver amount. Court costs are a minimum $60.00 for all cases (including
charges that can be waived). In
some cases there may be additional fees charged.
CONTINUANCES The deputy clerks can not
reschedule or continue any type of court hearing over the telephone at
any time.
What to expect when you arrive at court, and general
information on the arraignment process is explained. The following offenses require a court appearance:
-Drag Racing -Driving Under Suspension or Revocation -Driving Without Being Licensed To Drive (unless expired for
less than 6 months) -Eluding or Fleeing a Police Officer -Leaving the Scene of an Accident -Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or
Drugs of Abuse -Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol
Concentration -Third Moving Traffic Violation Within a Twelve-Month Period -Vehicular Homicide
Total possible fines, jail time, and license suspensions
increase with each DUI conviction.
Underage DUI penalties are also included in this table.
FAILURE
TO APPEAR Failure to appear in court as required will result in the
issuance of a warrant for your arrest and the court will notify the Ohio
Bureau of Motor Vehicles of your failure to appear.
The BMV will withhold the issuance or renewal of your driver’s
license and registration, and suspend your driving privileges until the
case is concluded.
METHODS OF PAYMENT Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, debit card, money order, certified check, personal check (up to $500), or cash. You may FAX a payment to us by providing a legible copy of your Visa or MasterCard, and a signed authorization by yourself for a specific dollar amount. Along with a copy of your credit card, please also write the credit card number and expiration date on your FAX. Be sure to include the case number that you are making a payment on, or the front and back of the signed waiver slip that you are paying.
PROOF
OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (INSURANCE) The law requires all Ohio drivers to maintain financial
responsibility. Law
enforcement officers must ask for proof of insurance at each traffic
stop. If you did show proof
of financial responsibility to the officer, your ticket should indicate
“yes” in the “financial responsibility proof shown” section. If
you did not show insurance on the road, or your ticket indicates
“no”, you will need to take further steps to avoid a license
suspension.
Calculate the amount you owe for your speeding ticket.
Some minor misdemeanor offenses may be concluded by paying a waiver amount and not appearing in court.
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