Montgomery County Municipal Court
William C. Cox, Presiding and Administrative Judge
Mike Foley, Clerk of Courts
Filing Costs & Fees
Municipal Court Civil Fee Schedule
- Civil Limit: $15,000
- Small Claim Limit: $6,000
| CIVIL FILING** | |
|---|---|
| Civil Filing (one defendant) | $130.00 |
| Additional Defendants (each) | $5.00 |
| EVICTION FILING | |
|---|---|
| Eviction with Bailiff Service and Ordinary Mail with Certificate of Mailing (one defendant) | $130.00 |
| Additional Defendants (each) | $5.00 |
| Certified Mail Service (each defendant) | $10.00 |
| ALIAS SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT | |
|---|---|
| Certified Mail | $10.00 |
| Regular Mail | $2.00 |
| COUNTER CLAIM** | |
|---|---|
| Counterclaim | $10.00 |
| AMENDED COMPLAINT** | |
|---|---|
| Amended Complaint | $10.00 |
| THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT** | |
|---|---|
| Third Party Complaint | $10.00 |
| WRIT OF RESTITUTION | |
|---|---|
| Writ of Restitution | $30.00 |
| SMALL CLAIM** | |
|---|---|
| Small Claim (one defendant) | $87.00 |
| Transfer to Civil | $43.00 |
| Additional Defendants (each) | $5.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $130.00 |
| Cross Claim** | $10.00 |
| BMV Petition for Driving Privileges | $130.00 |
| ALS Appeal | $130.00 |
| Transfer Case to Another Court** | $10.00 |
| Waiver of Notification and Instructions to the Clerk | $2.00 |
| Video of court hearing | $20.00 |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Community Control | $300.00 |
| 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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