Cambridge Municipal Court cases in Guernsey County, Cambridge, OH
Cambridge Municipal Court is a municipal court in Cambridge, Ohio, exercising limited jurisdiction within its statutory territory in Guernsey County. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and local ordinance violations, landlord-tenant/eviction actions, small claims, and other civil disputes within the court's monetary limits. The court also conducts initial appearances, sets bonds, and holds preliminary hearings in felony matters arising within its jurisdiction before those cases are transferred to the Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas.
Cambridge Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Guernsey |
| Street Address: | 150 Highland Avenue Suite 1 |
| City: | Cambridge |
| Zip Code: | 43725 |
| Hours: | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Website URL: | https://cambridgeoh.org/court/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in Cambridge Municipal Court
Cambridge Municipal Court serves the public by:
- Criminal/traffic: processes misdemeanors (e.g., OVI, theft) and traffic offenses; conducts arraignments, pretrials, trials, and sentencings; sets bonds and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Civil: hears general civil actions within statutory limits, small-claims cases, landlord-tenant evictions, and post-judgment collection (garnishments, liens).
- Case filings and records: accepts new filings and motions; issues summonses/subpoenas; maintains the docket; provides public records and certified copies; collects fines, fees, and costs.
- Protective orders: issues temporary protection and no-contact orders in qualifying criminal cases.
- Jury services: summonses, qualifies, and manages jurors for criminal and civil jury trials, including scheduling, deferrals, and payment.
- Court operations: schedules hearings, manages warrants and bonds, and oversees probation/community-control compliance.