Provides justice for small claims, criminal, traffic and civil cases arising within the Court’s jurisdiction (including eviction proceedings). Provides records of all cases heard and jury selection where appropriate. Any waiverable citations can also be paid on site.

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.

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.

Hears and decides judgement on civil cases in Ross County. Monetary claims requested by either party must not be more than $15,000. Common types of civil actions are: Evictions, Contracts, Personal Injury and Property Damage.

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.

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.

Jurisdiction over estates and trusts; adoptions, name changes, and registration of delayed birth records, marriage licenses. Adjudicates guardianships of minors, incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and developmentally disabled persons.

Serves as a court of original jurisdiction handling all criminal cases occurring within the boundaries of the City of Dayton.

Hears and decides judgment on civil matters, including housing issues (public housing and private landlords). Provides jury selection for Parma Municipal Court.

Processes and concludes criminal, traffic, and civic cases within the speedy trial requirements and time limits prescribed by the Ohio Supreme Court. Imposes sentences in criminal and traffic cases. Receives and collects fines and maintains all records of the court. Also supervises all individuals on community control or ordered to perform community service.

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.

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 City of South Euclid. Tries all misdemeanors and ordinance violations occurring in the city. Maintains records of legal proceedings. Has jurisdiction in civil matters up to $10,000 and in small claims court. Functions also as a local traffic and eviction court. Can hold initial hearings on felony cases.

Has jurisdiction on the violation of any ordinance of the city of Lorain or of any misdemeanor committed in Lorain and has jurisdiction to hold preliminary hearings in felony cases committed in Lorain and to discharge, recognize or commit the accused. Also has jurisdiction in civil cases where the amount to be recovered does not exceed $15,000.

Perry County Municipal Court includes all of Perry County. The 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.

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

State trial courts of general jurisdiction that 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. In some states, a distinction is made between municipal civil courts which hear cases involving monetary claims lower than an established amount and superior civil courts which hear all other civil cases. The type of cases handled by civil trial courts varies by state. State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term or, in states where capital punishment is legal, by death. In some states a distinction is made between municipal criminal courts which handle infractions, misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felony cases; and superior criminal courts which try felony cases and misdemeanor cases for which other provisions have not been made. The type of cases handled by criminal trial courts varies by state.

Hears and decides judgment on civil matters, including housing issues (public housing and private landlords). Provides jury selection for Parma Municipal Court.