Archives: FAQs

Safe Zone for Online Purchases

Often the biggest dilemmas for online buyers and sellers is where to meet and their personal safety.  The Montgomery Police Department has designated their parking lot at 10150 Montgomery Road as a “Safe Zone” for buyers and sellers to safely meet and carry out their transactions. The key benefit of this project is that an … Continued

Registered Sex Offenders

Information regarding registered sex offenders living in Hamilton County can be found be on the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department website.

Underage Drinking

“If my child has a party at my home and alcohol is served, can I get in trouble?” Yes. It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 years to possess alcoholic beverages in the State of Ohio. This law applies on private property unless the beverage is provided to the under age person … Continued

What is the City of Montgomery’s Noise Ordinance?

No person shall generate or permit to be generated unreasonable noise or loud sounds that are likely to cause inconvenience or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities by reason of a sound amplifying device, or by the operation of any tools, machinery or equipment. For more information or to report a violation, call the Montgomery … Continued

Hamilton County Heroin Coalition

For information on the heroin and opiate epidemic that is threatening the well-being and safety of the greater Cincinnati region and southwest Ohio, the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition has established a website to provide resources to families and the community on treatment, education, prevention, law enforcement and assistance. Learn more.

What happens when I appear in Mayor’s Court?

As a defendant, you are entitled to be informed of the nature of the charge. If you do not understand the charge, please say so when your case is called. After being informed of the charge, you will be asked to plead either guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If you plead guilty or no … Continued

What forms of payment are accepted?

We accept cash, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. You may also pay your citation online at www.ohioticketpayments.com.

What if I want a trial by jury?

If you are charged with an offense that carries a possible fine of more than $150 or that carries the possibility of jail time, you have the right to a jury trial. All jury trials take place in the Hamilton County Municipal Court, in downtown Cincinnati. The services of an attorney are highly recommended if … Continued

Where can I go to read about the ordinance I was cited for?

If you were cited to appear in Montgomery Mayor’s Court, the Montgomery Code of Ordinances is located at: http://www.amlegal.com/montgomery_oh/. If you were cited to appear at the Hamilton County Municipal Court, the Ohio Revised Code is located at: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/.

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