Montgomery County Municipal Court
William C. Cox, Presiding and Administrative Judge
Mike Foley, Clerk of Courts
Western Division
LIMITED TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Cities: Trotwood and Brookville
Townships: Clay, Jackson, Jefferson and Perry
Villages: New Lebanon, Phillipsburg, Farmersville and Verona
Address
875 E Main St
Trotwood, OH 45426
Click for Directions
Phone
937-687-9099
Fax: 937-854-0244
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays
Filing Costs & Fees
Municipal Court Civil Fee Schedule
- Civil Limit: $15,000
- Small Claim Limit: $6,000
CIVIL FILING** | |
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Civil Filing (one defendant) | $120.00 |
Additional Defendants (each) | $5.00 |
EVICTION FILING | |
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Eviction with Bailiff Service and Ordinary Mail with Certificate of Mailing (one defendant) | $120.00 |
Additional Defendants (each) | $5.00 |
Certified Mail Service (each defendant) | $10.00 |
ALIAS SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT | |
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Certified Mail | $10.00 |
Regular Mail | $2.00 |
COUNTER CLAIM** | |
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Counterclaim | $10.00 |
AMENDED COMPLAINT** | |
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Amended Complaint | $10.00 |
THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT** | |
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Third Party Complaint | $10.00 |
WRIT OF RESTITUTION | |
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Writ of Restitution | $30.00 |
SMALL CLAIM** | |
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Small Claim (one defendant) | $77.00 |
Transfer to Civil | $43.00 |
Additional Defendants (each) | $5.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS | |
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Debtor’s Exam (Order in Aid) | $15.00 |
Citation in Contempt (Show Cause) | $15.00 |
Service by Publication (Deposit – Cost will vary.) | $200.00 |
Service by Sheriff (Deposit – Cost will vary.) | $50.00 |
Certificate of Judgment | $2.00 |
Replevin/Execution** | $300.00 |
Garnishment | $125.00 |
Civil Appeal | $100.00 |
Bank Attachment (plus $1.00 check made payable to bank) | $35.00 |
Jury Deposit (Due when Jury Demand is filed – Actual cost may vary.) | $500.00 |
Certified Copy of Entry (fee per page) | $1.00 |
Exemplified Copy (Triple Seal) | $5.00 |
Trusteeship | $50.00 |
Revivor | $10.00 |
Appeal to Dog Designation | $120.00 |
Cross Claim** | $10.00 |
BMV Petition for Driving Privileges | $120.00 |
ALS Appeal | $120.00 |
Transfer Case to Another Court** | $10.00 |
Waiver of Notification and Instructions to the Clerk | $2.00 |
Subpoena (check made payable to witness to be served with subpoena) | $6.00 half day $12.00 full day |
** Filing fee includes certified service.
Municipal Court Bond Schedule
UNIFORM BOND SCHEDULE | ||
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Degree of Offense | In-State Bond | Out-of-State Bond |
1st Degree Misdemeanor and M1 Traffic | $2,500 Cash/Surety or 10% | $5,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
2nd Degree Misdemeanor | $2,000 Cash/Surety or 10% | $4,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
3rd Degree Misdemeanor | $750 Cash/Surety or 10% | $1,500 Cash/Surety or 10% |
4th Degree Misdemeanor | $500 Cash/Surety or 10% | $1,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
Minor Misdemeanor | $100 Cash/Surety or 10% | $200 Cash/Surety or 10% |
EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE BOND SCHEDULE | ||
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Offense | In-State Bond | Out-of-State Bond |
Domestic Violence DOES meet criteria ORC §2919.251(A) "Amy's Law" |
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Domestic Violence DOES NOT meet criteria ORC §2919.251(A) "Amy's Law" | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
Menacing by Stalking | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
Violating Protection Order | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
Intimidation of Victim/Witness | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
Voyeurism (M1-M3) | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
Child Enticement with sexual motive (M3) | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
Domestic Violence Threats (M4) | $5,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
$10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% + No contact with Victim |
OVI – Third Offense (UM) | $10,000 Cash/Surety or 10% | $20,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
Driving under Suspension under O.R.C. §4510.11 (M1) | $1,500 Cash/Surety or 10% | $3,000 Cash/Surety or 10% |
Municipal Court Traffic Fines
Speed 1 to 10 miles over the limit | $140.00 |
Speed 11 to 15 miles over the limit | $150.00 |
Speed 16 to 20 miles over the limit | $160.00 |
Speed 21 to 25 miles over the limit | $170.00 |
Speed of 26 or more miles over the limit | Appearance Required |
Driver's Seatbelt | $73.00 |
Marked Lanes, Stop Sign or Red Light | $145.00 |
Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA) | $155.00 |
Expired Plates | $125.00 |
** If your offense is not mentioned, please contact our office
Municipal Court Criminal Costs
Warrant Fee | $10.00 |
Probation | $150.00 |
Appeal | $100.00 |
Seal / Expungement | $50.00 |
Regular Copy | $0.10 per copy |
Certified Copy | $1.00 per copy |
Computer Printout | $0.10 per page |
Video of Court Hearing | $20.00 |
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