AKRON MUNICIPAL COURT

AKRON MUNICIPAL COURT Court cases in Summit County, Akron, OH

Akron Municipal Court is a municipal (limited-jurisdiction) trial court serving Akron, Ohio, within its defined territorial jurisdiction in Summit County. It handles misdemeanor criminal offenses; traffic and parking violations; city and state ordinance violations; civil lawsuits up to $15,000 (including contract, tort, and landlord-tenant/eviction matters); and small-claims cases up to $6,000. The court conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings in felony cases arising within its jurisdiction and issues warrants and protective orders as authorized by law. Family law matters such as divorce, dissolution, and custody are handled by the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, not this court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in AKRON MUNICIPAL COURT

Akron Municipal Court serves the public by:
- Handling misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases; conducting arraignments, pretrials, trials, sentencing, probation reviews; and holding preliminary hearings in felony matters.
- Accepting filings for civil actions up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, landlord-tenant/evictions, garnishments, and judgment liens; and offering mediation in eligible civil/small-claims disputes.
- Processing case filings and payments (fines, costs, bonds); managing case access, certified copies, and record sealing per Ohio law.
- Issuing warrants, setting bonds, and entering protective orders in qualifying criminal cases (e.g., domestic violence, stalking).
- Operating Jury Services for summons, orientation, postponements, and compensation for petit juries in criminal and civil trials.
- Providing specialized dockets (e.g., OVI, veterans, recovery) that coordinate treatment and monitor compliance.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials, enforcing orders, and offering compliance options to facilitate resolution.