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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).

Common Pleas Court handles felony cases, civil cases over $15,000

Handles foreclosure, partition, and quiet title cases. Foreclosure is an attempt by the holder of the mortgage or lien to have the property sold to satisfy the mortgage or lien. Partition involves two or more persons owning property together who cannot agree on how to sell the property. Quiet Title is when a party claims an interest in property which is allegedly invalid and negatively impacts the title of the property such as encroachments by fences or buildings. Answers general procedural questions, but does not give legal advice.

Serves as a court of general jurisdiction, handling both criminal and civil cases. Each of the 10 judges of the General Division presides over more than 1,600 cases per year including the following matters: - Civil Cases. - Foreclosures. - Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. - Felony Criminal Matters. - Probation. · Administrative Appeals.

Have jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors. Also hear civil cases involving no more than $5,000 and which require parties to the action to present their own cases. The judge hears both sides and renders a judgment.

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 traffic court both civil and criminal; original jurisdiction over any civil action within service area up to $15,000; total jurisdiction over the commission of misdemeanors within its service area; jurisdiction over felonies up to preliminary hearing stage; small claims court (citizen-filed claims under $3,000); and performance of marriages.

Hears and decides judgment on civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $3,000 on monies owed, and criminal and traffic cases. Provides jury selection for the Rocky River Municipal Court.

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.

Marietta Municipal Court consists of the criminal division and the civil division. The criminal division handles traffic cases and misdemeanor criminal cases. The civil division handles complaints up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000 and eviction cases.

Provides a Municipal Court for the City of Garfield Heights. Jurisdiction also includes Brecksville, Cuyahoga Heights, Independence, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Walton Hills and Valley View. Small Claims Court is the division of the Garfield Heights Municipal Court that hears cases up to $6000 in value. Claims that do not involve money damages are not heard in Small Claims Court (Complaints seeking the return of property, or an order requiring a party to perform a certain act, must be filed in the Civil Division). Small Claims examples: failure to repay a loan, fix a car or appliance properly, return a security deposit, or meet the terms of a service contract -- for example, properly remodel a kitchen or install a new roof.

Presides over Common Pleas Court, General and Domestic Relations Division, for Ashland County.

Handle civil cases which involve personal injury, property damage or liability, medical or dental malpractice, real estate actions, equity suits such as injunction proceedings, specific performance contract disputes, administration of trusts and foreclosure on mortgages; and, in jurisdictions where there are no specialized courts, adoptions, probate, family law and psychiatric cases.

Holds exclusive original criminal jurisdiction of felonies and jurisdiction in all civil cases where the amount is greater than $500. Also adjudicates divorce, dissolution, support, parenting time, domestic violence and related issues.

Holds exclusive original criminal jurisdiction of felonies and jurisdiction in all civil cases where the amount is greater than $500.

Provides traffic court, both civil and criminal, original jurisdiction over any civil action within service area up to $10,000; total jurisdiction over the commission of any misdemeanor within its service area; jurisdiction over felonies up to the preliminary hearing stage; small claims court (citizen-filed claims under $2,000); and performs marriages.

Holds jurisdiction in misdemeanor criminal cases where the maximum sentence is one (1) year in jail and a fine of not more than $2,500. Oversees the initial stages of felony proceedings prior to trial. Note: In civil matters this jurisdiction is limited to cases where the monetary claim requested by either party is not more than $15,000.

A limited jurisdiction court which handles civil lawsuits and small claims. There are monetary limits to the civil cases and small claims.

The General Division of the Court of Common Pleas has original jurisdiction over all adult felony cases in Crawford County as well as any civil cases in which the amount in dispute exceeds $15,000. The General Division can also issue injunctions and other forms of equitable relief, and it has appellate jurisdiction over decisions of some state and local administrative agencies and boards.

Provides a municipal court for the communities of Lyndhurst, Gates Mills, Highland Heights, Mayfield Village, Mayfield Heights, and Richmond Heights. Tries all misdemeanors and ordinance violations occurring in these cities. Maintains records of legal proceedings. Has jurisdiction in civil matters up to $10,000 and in small claims court. Functions also as a traffic and eviction court. Can hold initial hearings on felony cases. Provides jury selection for Lyndhurst Municipal Court.

Handles civil disputes (complaints) and felony criminal cases.