Chillicothe Municipal Court

Chillicothe Municipal Court cases in Ross County, Chillicothe, OH

Chillicothe Municipal Court is a municipal trial court of limited jurisdiction in Chillicothe, Ohio. It adjudicates misdemeanor criminal offenses under state law, municipal ordinance violations, and traffic cases, and conducts preliminary hearings in felony matters arising within its territorial jurisdiction (including the City of Chillicothe). Its civil docket includes general civil actions within its monetary limits, small claims, landlord-tenant/eviction actions (forcible entry and detainer), and post-judgment remedies such as garnishments. The court does not handle divorce, custody, or other domestic relations cases, which are heard in the county court of common pleas.

Chillicothe Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Chillicothe Municipal Court

Chillicothe Municipal Court serves the public by administering local justice and providing access to court services.

- Case types: traffic offenses, criminal misdemeanors, city ordinance violations, preliminary hearings for felonies, civil actions, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, garnishments, and record-sealing petitions.
- Protective orders: issues criminal temporary protection orders in qualifying cases and civil stalking/sexually oriented offense protection orders.
- Case filings and records: accepts new filings, motions, and pleadings; provides docket access, certified copies, and payment processing for fines/costs.
- Court hearings: conducts arraignments, pretrials, bench and jury trials, sentencing, probation/community-control reviews, and warrant proceedings.
- Jury services: manages juror summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror support.
- Public assistance: offers forms, FAQs/instructions, interpreter coordination, and compliance options (payment plans, continuances where permitted).