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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/.

What do the different pleas mean?

A plea of guilty is an admission that you have committed the offense of which you have been charged. If you plead guilty, a statement will be given on behalf of the City concerning the events constituting the charge. If you choose, you will then be permitted to make a statement on your own behalf. … Continued

What are the maximum possible penalties for Misdemeanor charges?

Classification: First Degree (M-1) Length of Imprisonment: up to 180 days Fine: $0 – $1,000.00 Classification: Second Degree (M-2) Length of Imprisonment: up to 90 days Fine: $0 – $750.00 Classification: Third Degree (M-3) Length of Imprisonment: up to 60 days Fine: $0 – $500.00 Classification: Fourth Degree (M-4) Length of Imprisonment: up to 30 … Continued

How can I find out how many points I have on my license?

You can obtain a copy of your driving record from the BMV by visiting www.bmv.ohio.gov. There you can obtain information about any license suspensions or any money owed to the BMV for reinstatement or other fees. The local BMV reinstatement office is located at 10948 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati 45231.

If I want to appeal the Magistrate’s decision, what do I do?

If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Court, you have the right, under certain rules, to appeal to a higher Court. When a valid appeal bond is filed, your case will be transferred to the Hamilton County Municipal Court. You are then entitled to a new trial before a different judge or … Continued

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