Ohio Mayor's Courts

Not to be confused with Ohio Municipal Courts.

Mayor's courts are state courts in Ohio created by some municipalities. Mayor's courts hear traffic cases, violations of city ordinances and other misdemeanors. The presiding officer is a magistrate (not a judge) appointed by the mayor, or sometimes mayor themself, and paid by the city or village.

Mayor's courts are not considered trial courts or courts of record and are not subject to the supervision of the Ohio Supreme Court. Mayor's courts are not authorized to conduct jury trials. If a defendant is entitled to and desires a jury trial, then the case is transferred to the jurisdiction's trial court of limited jurisdiction (Municipal Court or County Court). Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 1905.23 provides that within 10 days, a defendant may appeal a decision of the Mayor's Court, and it will be transferred to the appropriate county or municipal court.

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