Massillon Municipal Court cases in Stark County, Massillon, OH
Massillon Municipal Court in Massillon, Ohio, is a limited-jurisdiction municipal court. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and parking offenses, and violations of state law and local ordinances occurring within its territorial jurisdiction in western Stark County. The court conducts arraignments, sets bond, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases before they are transferred to the Court of Common Pleas. It also hears civil actions within statutory monetary limits, including small claims and landlord-tenant/eviction (forcible entry and detainer) matters, and issues search and arrest warrants. It does not hear felony trials or domestic relations and juvenile matters, which are handled by the Stark County Court of Common Pleas and its divisions.
Massillon Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Stark |
| Street Address: | 2 James Duncan Plaza |
| City: | Massillon |
| Zip Code: | 44646 |
| Phone: | (330) 830-1730 |
| Fax: | (330) 830-3648 |
| Hours: | 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. – Monday - Friday |
| Website URL: | http://www.massilloncourt.org/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in Massillon Municipal Court
Massillon Municipal Court serves the public by handling misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses (including OVI), city ordinance violations, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. It hears civil actions up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, landlord-tenant/eviction matters, and processes garnishments and judgment liens. Services include case filings and docket access; scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrials, bench and jury trials, and sentencing; issuing warrants and managing bonds; accepting payments for fines and costs; and providing records requests and certified copies. The court provides jury services (summons, orientation, juror support). It issues temporary protection orders in qualifying criminal cases and offers referral information for civil protection orders. Additional public services include probation/supervision and compliance monitoring, continuance requests, interpreter/accommodation coordination, and forms assistance.