MUNICIPAL COURT | LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

The Civil Division handles cases in which the amount of money in dispute does not exceed $15,000. Complaints involving landlord tenant disputes, rent escrows and appeals to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are filed with this division. Also handles small claims cases, in which the amount of money in dispute is $6,000 or less. The Criminal and Traffic Division processes and maintains the entries and orders of the Court, accepts bail and bond on all offenses, and establishes and monitors defendants' payment plans. Felony charges from arrest to preliminary hearing are recorded and transmitted to Common Pleas Court.

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211 Allen County

Physical Address

109 N Union Street, Lima, OH 45801

Hours

8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Fax

(419) 998-5517

Fax

(419) 998-5517

Fee

Fixed fee for court costs

Languages

English

Agency info

LIMA MUNICIPAL COURT

The City of Lima's municipal court with countywide jurisdiction. Handles misdemeanors and traffic offenses, as well as civil lawsuits up to $15,000 and small claims lawsuits up to $6,000.