Appealing a Mayor’s Court Decision

If you were accused of a municipal ordinance violation, traffic violation, or misdemeanor in Ohio, you may end up in mayor’s court. These hearings are often more conveniently located than a municipal court, have a much more informal setting, and are held before the mayor or designated magistrate depending on the county.

While Ohio mayor’s courts have the authority to impose penalties similar to the ones from municipal courts, including jail time and fines, you have a chance to appeal the decision. Under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 1905.23, you have up to ten days after the mayor or magistrate has rendered judgement to file a notice of appeal with the mayor’s court. Once you file a notice of appeal, your case will be transferred to your local county or municipal court to be heard by a judge. The judge will not consider the judgement rendered by the mayor’s court when your case it heard.

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