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Mayor's Court Information

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Stays of Execution for Payment of Fines:

The Village of Fairfax Mayors Court does not grant stays of execution for payment of fines. You must have either case, personal check, money order or Visa/MasterCard to pay your fines on Court night.

Continuances:

You are entitled to one (1) continuance for any reason which includes your right to obtain counsel. If you request a continuance, you will be asked to sign a waiver. No further continuance will be granted.

Courtroom Procedure:

When your name is called, step forward to the podium bringing with you any witnesses who will testify on your behalf.

If this is your first scheduled appearance on the charge(s) against you, and you wish a continuance of your case(s) immediately notify the court of this fact, and you will be granted a continuance to the next court night. If you request and are granted a continuance by the Magistrate, you must sign a time waiver.

You need make no statement at any point in the proceeding, but any statement may be used against you.

If you are convicted of a traffic violation, a record of the conviction will be sent to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will become a part of your driving record.

For the trial of the charge(s) against you, you must enter a plea of Guilty, Not Guilty, or No Contest:

          Guilty:          You admit the facts and the violation(s) are true at which time the judge will impose an appropriate pentaly.

          Not Guilty:   You are denying the alleged facts and that you have violated the law. You are asking the court to consider sworn
                                 testimony and evidence and then make a determination as to your guilt or innocence.

          No Contest:   You are admitting the facts, but stating to the judge that you do not know whether or not you have committed a
                                 violation of the law. You are also asking the judge to determine your guilt or innocence after hearing a statement
                                 of the facts which you have already agreed are true.

Jury Trial:

On some charges a defendant is entitled to a trial by jury, and you will be notified when your case is called. You may sign a written waiver of a right to a trial by jury. If this is the situation, your case will be handled that night in court. If you wish to have your case tried before a jury, your case will be transferred to the Hamilton County Municipal Court located in downtown Cincinnati. You will receive notification when you must appear in that court. You will have no say as to the time and date for your appearance.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

The Mayor's Court Clerk's Office Can:

The Mayor's Court Clerk's Office Cannot:

What Are The Court Fees:

Upon making a court appearance, the following costs or fees may be added to your fines:

What Forms Of Payment Are Accepted For My Ticket:

We accept checks, money orders, cash and MasterCard/Visa. If you are paying your ticket at the Violations Bureau in cash, the exact amount is required. We cannot always make change. If you are paying by mail, do not send cash. Please make checks/money orders payable to the Village of Fairfax.

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 judge 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 by coming to the Fairfax Police Department, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, and signing a time waiver. Your case will be continued for the next court date.

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 Fairfax Police Department and sign a time waiver during the clerks hours which is 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday - Friday.

When I Come To Court I May Not Have Enough Money To Pay My Fine. What Can I Do:

You can asked the judge for a continuance. You are allowed one continuance. By the next court date if you still cannot pay, it is up to the judge to give you more time. If you are found guilty on any case, you must pay at least your court cost before leaving court.

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, you will be given a Warrant Block through BMV on your license and registration. You must contact the police department to resolve the warrant.

Will I Get Points On This Ticket:

Most moving violations carry 2 points; others carry 4 or 6 points depending on the degree of misdemeanor. These points are reported to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

 

For more information, you may contact the Mayors Court Clerk, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4PM, except on holidays.

Jill Kesssler, Mayors Court Clerk
Fairfax Police Department
5903 Hawthorne Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio  45227
(513) 271-7250