Has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic offenses committed within its geographical boundaries and civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $15,000 ($6,000 for small claims).

Hears traffic arraignments and driver's license appeal hearings, implied consent hearings, and administrative license suspension hearings. Collects fines for parking and traffic violations issued in Ross County.

Handles civil claims of $6,000 or less in Darke County. Allows parties to resolve disputes without hiring an attorney, but attorneys may represent parties. Claims may be filed to recover money due from auto accidents, bad checks, rent deposits, unpaid wages, or other small debts. Does not deal with damages from personal injuries.

The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas - General Division has original jurisdictional authority over all felony cases and all civil cases in which the sum or matter in dispute exceeds $15,000.

* Provides services to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens, while being sensitive to the safety and expectations of the community, the victims, and governing agencies of the Department. * Operates Recovery Court and Intensive Probation Docket. * Formerly known as the Probation Department.

Presides over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, enforcement of support orders, establishment of certain foreign support cases, and regulation of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees. The court receives, processes, and adjudicates new divorce and dissolution filings as well as pre-decree and post-decree motions and pleadings. Adjudications requests from the Child Support Enforcement Division to establish and modify child support and medical payment issues.

Provides the Juvenile Court which has jurisdiction to hear the following types of cases: Delinquent youth - those who have committed an offense, prior to their 18th birthday, that would be a crime if committed by an adult; Unruly youth - those who have committed a status offense that only applies to someone under the age of 18; Juvenile Traffic Offender - anyone who has committed a traffic offense prior to attaining the age of 18; Abused children - those children who have been physically or sexually abused by parents, guardians or other adults; Neglected children - those children who are not properly cared for or are abandoned by their parents or guardians; Dependent children - those children who are without proper care or support through no fault of their parent or guardian; Custody - to determine the custody of any child not a ward of another court of this state.

Court for the City of Lakewood. Hears civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, traffic, and criminal cases. Also enforces eviction and housing violations.

Holds jurisdiction over minors who have been charged with an offense that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult or who have committed status offenses or traffic violations. Handles cases in which Lorain County Children Services is involved because of allegations of abuse, neglect or dependency of children. Handles cases involving unmarried parents for custody, paternity, child support or visitation. Handles juvenile civil protection orders.

Handles civil claims of $6,000 or less in Ross County. Allows parties to resolve disputes without hiring an attorney, but attorneys may represent parties. Claims may be filed to recover money due from auto accidents, bad checks, rent deposits, unpaid wages, or other small debts. Does not deal with damages from personal injuries.

Presides over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, and enforces support orders. Receives, processes, and adjudicates new divorce and dissolution filings as well as pre-decree and post-decree motions and pleadings. Collaborates with the Child Support Enforcement Agency to modify issues relating to child support. Provides mediation services for clients undergoing divorce proceedings.

Presides over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, enforcement of support orders, establishment of certain foreign support cases, and regulation of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees. The court receives, processes, and adjudicates new divorce and dissolution filings as well as pre-decree and post-decree motions and pleadings. Collaborates with the Child Support Enforcement Division to modify issues relating to child support.

Receives and reviews all juvenile traffic violations. Also handles juvenile tobacco violations. After the citation is given, a court date is set at which time the juvenile will enter his or her plea. Hearings can be waived in some cases.

Handles cases of divorce, dissolution of marriage, annulment, separation, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, child support, spousal support, and post decree motions. Also shares, with the Municipal Court and the Common Pleas Court, jurisdiction over domestic violence cases.

This court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters. The level of offenses is defined by statue in Ohio and Codified Ordnances in the Villages and Cities. The court conducts all stages of a misdemeanor criminal or traffic proceedings including jury trial and sentencing if there is a conviction.

Responsible for hearing civil lawsuits where the amount being considered is not more than $15,000 as well as various types of criminal cases such as felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.

Hears and decides criminal cases. Provides jury selection for Parma Municipal Court.

Presides over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, enforcement support orders, establishment of certain foreign support cases, and regulation of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees. Enforces its own orders and modifies issues relating to custody of children and child support. The court receives, processes, and adjudicates new divorce and dissolution filings as well as pre-decree and post-decree motions and pleadings.

Juvenile Court services.