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Case Types

Traffic Violations:

Traffic violations are classified as Misdemeanor 1 (M1), Misdemeanor 2 (M2), Misdemeanor 3 (M3), Misdemeanor 4 (M4) and Minor Misdemeanor (MM). All misdemeanor violations issued in the Court’s territorial jurisdiction are filed in this Court and remain in this Court through sentencing.

Waiver Bureau:

The waiver bureau has been established to allow you to post a waiver amount in lieu of appearing in Court. Not all charges are waiverable.

Click here to view the Waiver Cost Schedule

Criminal Violations:

Misdemeanor 1 (M1) charges, as well as Misdemeanor 2 (M2), Misdemeanor 3 (M3), Misdemeanor 4 (M4) and Minor Misdemeanors (MM), are filed in the Court and remain in this Court through sentencing.

Felony Violations:

This Court holds the initial appearance and preliminary hearing for felony charges originating in the Court’s territorial jurisdiction. After the preliminary hearing or waiver of preliminary hearing, the case may proceed in the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.


Possible Maximum Sentence


Classification Confinement Individual Fine
M1 up to 6 months up to $1,000.00
M2 up to 90 days up to $750.00
M3 up to 60 days up to $500.00
M4 up to 30 days up to $250.00
MM None up to $150.00*

*Effective January 1, 2004 the maximum fine for a minor misdemeanor increased from $100 to $150 (O.R.C. 2929.28(A)(2)(b).


Small Claims:

Small Claims petitions may be filed for an amount no greater than $3,000.00. Petitions are available at the Clerk of Court’s Office or may be downloaded from the forms section of this website.

Click here to view available Court forms.
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