Lakewood Municipal Court

Lakewood Municipal Court cases in Cuyahoga County, Lakewood, OH

Lakewood Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction trial court serving the City of Lakewood, Ohio. It functions as the community's first-level court, handling misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations (including OVI), and city ordinance and housing/code cases. On the civil side, it hears small-claims matters up to $6,000, general civil disputes up to $15,000, and landlord-tenant actions such as evictions, as well as post-judgment remedies like garnishments. The court conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings in felony cases originating within its territory, with felony prosecutions then transferred to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

Lakewood Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Lakewood Municipal Court

Lakewood Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating local matters and providing accessible court services.

Case types typically handled:
- Traffic and parking citations
- Misdemeanor criminal offenses
- Municipal ordinance/code violations
- Where authorized: limited civil matters (e.g., small claims, landlord‑tenant)

Core services:
- Case filings, records requests, and fine/fee payments
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrials, motion hearings, bench/jury trials, sentencings, compliance reviews
- Protective/no‑contact orders in qualifying criminal cases
- Warrants processing and probation/compliance monitoring
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, and reporting
- Scheduling, calendars, continuances, and remote/virtual appearance options
- Interpreters, ADA accommodations, forms, and self‑help resources

This functionality supports public safety, due process, and timely resolution of cases.