Canton Municipal Court

Canton Municipal Court cases in Stark County, Canton, OH

Canton Municipal Court is a municipal court in Canton, Ohio, with limited jurisdiction over cases arising within its territorial boundaries. It adjudicates misdemeanor criminal offenses; traffic and parking violations; city and state ordinance violations; landlord-tenant/eviction (forcible entry and detainer) actions; small claims; and other limited civil disputes within statutory monetary limits. The court conducts arraignments, initial appearances, and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to the court of common pleas, and it issues warrants, sets bail, and oversees probation in eligible cases. It may also issue temporary protection orders in related criminal matters and certain civil stalking protection orders as authorized by Ohio law.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Canton Municipal Court

Canton Municipal Court serves the public by adjudicating misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and conducting initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony matters. It handles civil actions up to $15,000-contract/tort claims, landlord‑tenant disputes and evictions-and small‑claims up to $6,000.

Core services include:
- Case filings: criminal complaints, traffic citations, civil complaints, small‑claims, evictions, garnishments and judgment collection.
- Protective orders: issuance of temporary protection orders in qualifying criminal domestic‑violence, menacing or stalking cases.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals, and compensation.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrials, bench and jury trials, sentencing and probation hearings; bail setting and warrant issuance.
- Public assistance: payment of fines and costs, records requests and certified copies, forms and filing guidance, and probation supervision.