Effective 08/01/2026

Arraignments: Tuesday Mornings at 9:00am.

Traffic Offenses

Traffic Offenses
Seat Belt Driver ($40 + $75 cost)	$115.00
Seat Belt Passenger ($30 + $75 cost)	$105.00
Child Restraint ($35 + $105 cost)	$140.00
Parking ($20 + $65 cost)	$85.00
Handicap Parking ($250 + $65 cost)	$315.00
Standard Speeding Violations 333.03 & 4511.21
0 - 15 MPH Over ($50 + $105 cost)	$155.00	* see increased penalties below
16 - 20 MPH Over ($70 + $105 cost)	$175.00	* see increased penalties below
21 - 25 MPH Over ($95 + $105 cost)	$200.00	* see increased penalties below
26 - 29 MPH Over ($110 + $105 cost)	$215.00	* see increased penalties below
31+ MPH Over ($140 + $105 cost)	$245.00	MUST APPEAR
Standard Speed School Zone - 21 - 34 MPH in 20 MPH Zone ($100 + $105 cost)(MM)	$205.00
* See increased penalty for 15 MPH over posted limit (20) below
Traffic - Minor Misdemeanor Offenses (Other Than speed) ($50 + $105 cost)	$155.00
Criminal Offenses - Minor Misdemeanor Waiver ($150 + $120 cost)	$270.00

1^st Offense Texting While Driving (ORC 4511.204)

($100 + $105 cost) $205 - Must contact Court for Wavier & Course Instructions

• All 4511.204 Violations are Unclassified Misdemeanors
• 2^nd or Subsequent Violations of ORC 4511.204 Within 2 Years MUST APPEAR IN COURT
• See Hands Fee Offenses for fine, points, BMV Codes for:
  • 2^nd or 3^rd Violations in 2 Years
  • Violations of this Section for: Handheld Mobile Device/Construction Zone/Commercial Vehicle

Must Appear Offenses

• Traffic & Criminal Misdemeanor, Unclassified, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th Degree Offenses
• Felony Offenses
• Speeding 30+ MPH Over Legal Limit

Passing School Bus

Minor Misdemeanor but MUST APPEAR. Max fine $500.00. Possible 1 year max susp/class 7

*S.B. 288 - Increased Penalties for Speed R.C. 4511.21 (P) - In School Zone, Business District or Municipality

*** Increased penalty must be indicated on citation or complaint ***

• Enhanced penalties also apply to a first time speeding offense if the offender operated a vehicle in excess of:
  • 35+ MPH in school zone (limit 20 MPH) M4
  • 35+ MPH in business district of municipality (limit 25 MPH) M4
  • 50+ MPH in other areas of municipality (limit 35 MPH) M4
• 1^st or 2^nd Speed Offense Within 1 Year M4 ($150 + $105 cost) $255.00
• 3^rd or More Speed Offense Within 1 Year M3 ($200 + $105 cost) $305.00

Speeding Construction Zone

Standard Fine $50/$70/$95/$110/$140 is doubled plus $105 cost MM

Court Cost Breakdown

Effective 08/01/2026