Ohio

Waiver Schedule

Effective 11/6/2023

Arraignments: Tuesday Mornings at 9:00am.

Traffic Offenses
Seat Belt Driver ($40 + $71 cost) $111.00
Seat Belt Passenger ($30 + $71 cost) $101.00
Child Restraint ($35 + $100 cost) $135.00
Parking ($20 + $61 cost) $81.00
Handicap Parking ($250 + $61 cost) $311.00
Standard Speeding Violations 333.03 & 4511.21
0 - 15 MPH Over ($50 + $100 cost) $150.00 * see increased penalties below
16 - 20 MPH Over ($70 + $100 cost) $170.00 * see increased penalties below
21 - 25 MPH Over ($95 + $100 cost) $195.00 * see increased penalties below
26 - 29 MPH Over ($110 + $100 cost) $210.00 * see increased penalties below
31+ MPH Over ($140 + $100 cost) $240.00 MUST APPEAR
Standard Speed School Zone - 21 - 34 MPH in 20 MPH Zone ($100 + $100 cost)(MM) $200.00
* See increased penalty for 15 MPH over posted limit (20) below
Traffic - Minor Misdemeanor Offenses (Other Than speed) ($50 + $100 cost) $150.00
Criminal Offenses - Minor Misdemeanor Waiver ($150 + $90 cost) $240.00

1st Offense Texting While Driving (ORC 4511.204)

($100 + $100 cost) $200 - Must contact Court for Wavier & Course Instructions

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

Must Appear Offenses

  • Traffic & Criminal Misdemeanor 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 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
  • 1st or 2nd Speed Offense Within 1 Year M4 ($150 + $100 cost) $250.00
  • 3rd or More Speed Offense Within 1 Year M3 ($200 + $100 cost) $300.00
Speeding Construction Zone
Standard Fine $50/$70/$95/$110/$140 is doubled plus $100 cost MM

Court Cost Breakdown

Effective 11/6/2023

Traffic Waiver (Minor Misdemeanor)(Other Than Speed)
Amount: $150.00 ($50.00 Fine and $100.00 Cost)
Criminal Waiver (Minor Misdemeanor)
Amount: $240.00 ($150.00 Fine and $90.00 Cost)
Standard Criminal Cost: $90.00
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$9.00 Victims of Crime
$20.00 IDFC

$90.00 Total + Fine
Traffic Moving Cost: $100.00
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$9.00 Victims of Crime (Reparations Fund)
$25.00 IDFC (General Fund)
$3.40 DEFC
$1.50 IATC
$.10 JPSF

$100.00 Total + Fine
Traffic Non-Moving Cost: $71.00
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$10.00 IDFC

$71.00 Total + Fine
Seat Belt Driver: $111.00
$40.00 Fine $51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$10.00 IDFC

$111.00 Total (Including Fine)
Seat Belt Passenger Cost $101.00
$30.00 Fine
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$10.00 IDFC (General Fund)

$101.00 Total (Including Fine)
Child Restraint Cost $135.00
$35.00 Fine
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$9.00 Victims of Crime (Reparations Fund)
$25.00 IDFC
$3.40 DEFC
$1.50 IATC
$0.10 JPSF

$135.00 Total (Including Fine)
Parking Non-Moving Cost: $61.00
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer

$61.00 Total + Fine
Parking Cost $81.00
$20.00 Fine
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer

$81.00 Total + Fine
Handicap Parking Cost $311.00
$250.00 Fine
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer

$311.00 Total (Including Fine)
Felony Cost: $111.00
$51.00 Local Cost
$10.00 Computer
$30.00 Victims of Crime (Reparations Fund)
$20.00 IDFC (+ additional fees: jail, sheriff fees, PDF & warrant if applicable)

$111.00 Total + Fine
BMV Petition/Revocation for Drivers License Cost $95.00
$63.00 Local Cost (CVH Case)
$26.00 State
$6.00 Computer

$95.00 Total + Fine
Probation Costs - One Time Fees
1 Year Active Probation $300.00
6 Months Active Probation $150.00
1 Year Non-Reporting $120.00
6 Months Non-Reporting $60.00