Fairborn Municipal Court cases in Greene County, Fairborn, OH
Fairborn Municipal Court (Fairborn, Ohio) is a municipal trial court of limited jurisdiction in Greene County. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic and local ordinance violations, and conducts preliminary hearings and arraignments in felony cases before transfer to the county common pleas court. Its civil jurisdiction includes contract, tort, eviction (forcible entry and detainer), and other claims up to $15,000, plus small-claims cases up to $6,000. The court issues warrants, sets bonds, and manages probation for eligible cases. Its territorial jurisdiction covers the City of Fairborn and other areas assigned by statute within Greene County. It does not adjudicate divorce, custody, or other domestic-relations matters.
Fairborn Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Greene |
| Street Address: | 1148 Kauffman Avenue |
| City: | Fairborn |
| Zip Code: | 45324 |
| Phone: | 937-754-3040 |
| Fax: | 937-879-4422 |
| Hours: | 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m |
| Website URL: | https://www.fairbornoh.gov/government/municipal_court/index.php |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fairborn Municipal Court
Fairborn Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses; conducts arraignments, pretrials, trials (judge or jury), sentencing; and holds preliminary hearings for felony cases. The civil division processes small claims (up to $6,000), general civil actions (up to $15,000), landlord-tenant matters, and evictions. The court accepts case filings, issues summonses and warrants, maintains records, and provides public access to schedules and case information. It receives and processes applications for certain protection orders (e.g., domestic-violence temporary protection orders tied to criminal cases and civil stalking/sexually oriented offense protection orders) and enforces them. Jury services include qualification, summons management, reporting, and juror payment. Additional services include probation/supervision, fine and cost payments, continuance requests, and forms assistance. The court's functions facilitate timely resolution of local disputes, enforcement of laws, and public safety.