Elria Municipal Court

Elria Municipal Court cases in Lorain County, Elria, OH

Elyria Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction trial court located in Elyria, Ohio, serving Elyria and surrounding areas within its statutory territorial jurisdiction in Lorain County. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, city ordinance violations, and traffic and parking cases; conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony matters; and hears civil actions up to $15,000, including contract and tort disputes, landlord-tenant/eviction proceedings, and collection matters. Its Small Claims Division resolves monetary claims up to $6,000. The court also issues warrants, sets bail, and oversees probation and compliance for cases within its authority.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Elria Municipal Court

Elyria Municipal Court serves the public by handling:
- Criminal and traffic matters: misdemeanors, city ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and initial appearances/preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Civil cases: monetary claims up to $15,000; small claims up to $6,000; landlord‑tenant/evictions; garnishments and judgment enforcement.
- Case filings and records: accepts filings, issues subpoenas, maintains dockets, provides certified copies, and processes record sealing/expungement requests.
- Protective orders: issues temporary criminal protection/no‑contact orders in qualifying criminal cases (e.g., domestic violence or menacing) and enforces related conditions.
- Court hearings: schedules arraignments, pretrials, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, probation violation hearings, and bond proceedings.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, scheduling, and juror support for misdemeanor and civil jury trials.
- Probation/supervision: monitors compliance, payment plans, community service, and treatment referrals.
- Payments and compliance: fines, costs, restitution, warrants, and bond processing.