Criminal/Traffic
Willoughby Municipal Court has jurisdiction over ten communities and fourteen agencies including; Eastlake, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Willowick, and the Villages of Lakeline, Timberlake, and Waite Hill.
The criminal cases heard in the Willoughby Municipal Court are misdemeanor charges that carry up to a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and up to a maximum of $1,000 fine. Felony cases are filed here for Preliminary Hearings (probable cause hearings) only. If probable cause is found final disposition will be heard and determined by the Court of Common Pleas.
Criminal and Traffic hearings are heard every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the week.
Failure to Appear
If a defendant fails to appear at the time and place stated on their ticket or hearing notice, an arrest warrant may be issued, a registration block, a warrant block, or a license forfeiture will be completed which will block the ability to:
- Apply for a temporary instruction permit
- Apply for or renew driver’s license
- Be issued a certificate of registration to a motor vehicle
- Transfer vehicles owned or lease in accordance with R.C. 4503.102, R.C. 4503.12 and R.C. 4503.13
To access your case and verify when you are scheduled to appear in court, click here.
Click Below to view the Waiver Schedule for Waiverable Offences:
Bond Information
The court accepts cash or credit card payments when posting Bond. Bond is accepted from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday – Friday. If you are posting Bond after 4:00 PM, you will need to do so at the arresting police department. Failure to appear at all required appearances may result in forfeiture of bond in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 2937.35.
Proof of Financial Responsibility
Proof of insurance showing that the vehicle you were operating was covered on the date of the traffic offense MUST be provided either at the time of the citation or to the Court. Failure to provide proof of insurance will result in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles issuing a letter to the address shown on your ticket, giving you one last opportunity to show proof of insurance within 14 days of receiving notice. If you fail to provide proof of insurance, the BMV will then impose a license suspension.
Criminal/Traffic Common Forms
