Montgomery Mayor's Court FAQ
The Mayor’s Court Clerk’s office can:
- Help you understand how the court works.
- Help you reschedule court dates.
- Answer questions about monies owed to the court.
- Help you find information about your case.
- Direct you to other agencies that can provide assistance.
- Direct you to where you have to appear in court.
The Mayor’s Court Clerk’s office staff cannot:
- Give you legal advice.
- Fill out forms for you.
- Tell you what to say or write.
- Tell you how to plead in your case.
- Tell you how the court may rule or fine you in a particular case.
What are the court fees?
Upon making a court appearance, the following costs or fees may be added to your fines:
- Court Costs $60.00
- Subpoena fees $6.00
What forms of payment are accepted for my ticket?
We accept personal checks, money orders, Visa and MasterCard and cash. If you are paying your ticket at the Violations Bureau in cash, the exact amount is required. We cannot always make change.
What is a “payout”?
A payout is a minor misdemeanor that carries a fine that can be paid without making a court appearance. The fine is paid to the Violations Bureau of the court. If you chose to make a court appearance, the payout amount no longer applies. The magistrate will determine the fine amount, and court costs will be added to that amount.
I can’t be in court on the date that is on my ticket. What can I do?
You can obtain a continuance of your arraignment by coming to the Safety Center, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., and signing a time waiver. Your case can be continued for two or four weeks, whichever is more convenient for you.
My ticket is a payout, but I won’t have the money by the court date. What can I do?
You can come to the Safety Center and sign a time waiver
When I come to court I may not have enough money to pay my fine. What can I do?
You can ask the magistrate for a “stay to pay”. You will be given a two week period to have the fine paid in full and your driver’s license will be held by the court during that time. If you cannot have the fine paid in the length of time given, you must return to court and seek more time from the magistrate. Only the magistrate can assign extra time to pay.
I missed my court date. What happens now?
A warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be required to post a bond to obtain another court date. In some instances, your driver’s license will be suspended.
Will I get points on this ticket?
Most moving violations carry 2 points; others carry 4 or 6 points depending on the offense. These points are reported to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).