Montgomery County Municipal Court
William C. Cox, Presiding and Administrative Judge
Mike Foley, Clerk of Courts
Traffic and Criminal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much will my speeding ticket cost?
The cost of a speeding ticket is as follows:
- 1 - 10 over the speed limit: $150.00
- 11 - 15 over the speed limit: $160.00
- 16 - 20 over the speed limit: $170.00
- 21 - 25 over the speed limit: $180.00
- 26 and over the speed limit: Appearance Required
What methods can I use to pay for my traffic ticket?
- You can pay for your traffic ticket with cash, money order, or personal check.
- You may also pay by VISA, MasterCard, or Discover at the counter
- You can also pay your traffic ticket through our Online Ticket Payment System
When is my payment due?
Your payment is due by the court date.
The following rules are used when making a Payment Agreement
The defendant is ordered to pay $50 monthly until paid in full. Failure to comply with the order will result in the following:
- The payment schedule is cancelled and the total outstanding balance is due in full.
- The Defendant shall appear before the Judge or Magistrate at 2:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. If the Defendant fails to appear, a warrant may be issued.
- If applicable to Ohio Revised Code 4510.22(A), this notice serves as a Declaration of Forfeiture. Your driver's license may be forfeited in this state or your home state for failure to appear.
- This case shall be referred to a collection agency and additional fees will be added.
Who do I make the check or money order out to?
Clerk of Courts
Will I have to make a personal appearance for my traffic violation?
You will have to make a personal appearance if:
- You have had two previous citations in the past year
- You have been cited for more than one moving violation during the same incident.
- Ticket marked "Must Appear"
- 26mph+ over limit
- 36mph+ in school zone
- Any OL violation
- Degrees of offense M1-M4
What will happen if I fail to pay or appear on the assigned court date?
If you fail to pay or appear, a warrant for your arrest may be issued, a warrant block and your license forfeited.
Do I need proof of insurance?
Yes. When you come to court you should bring your citation, drivers license and proof of insurance.
Where do I go to post a bond?
You may post a bond at the Court during Court hours. You may also post bond at the County Jail.
How long is bond held?
Bond is returned upon the close of a case. When the bond is released, paperwork must be completed by the bond poster. Once this paperwork is completed, a check to the bond poster will be issued.
How does video arraignment work?
Video arraignment is used when someone is arrested but is unable to post bond.
The prisoner is taken to the County Jail court room. A video conference system connects the Jail and the Court and the hearing is conducted using this video conference system. During this video hearing the Judge may set bond, accept pleas, impose sentence, or schedule future hearing dates.
How do I use the services of the Public Defender?
The Court will provide you with the address and phone number of the Public Defender. You must appear in person at the Public Defender's office where they will determine if you qualify for their services. Minor traffic and minor misdemeanor cases do not qualify for the Public Defender. You must be charged with an offense with a possible penalty of jail time.
You do not need an attorney on your first appearance if you plan to plead Not Guilty.
When can I file for a sealing/expungement?
You may file for a sealing/expungement of a criminal case one year after your conviction date. However, if your case was dismissed you do not need to wait a year from dismissal date to file for a sealing/expungement. You must also have no other violations on your record. Traffic records cannot be sealed/expunged. There is a $50 fee to file for a sealing/expungement if you were convicted.
If you would like to take additional steps to have your record removed from private companies who provide the information for private background checks, Montgomery County Clerk of Courts is partnering with the National Expungement Database Center (NEDC) to provide this service. There is a fee for this service payable to the NEDC. Visit their website for more information. Please note that Montgomery County Clerk of Courts is only providing this information as a resource for customers. Any questions or follow up on the outcome or effectiveness of this service must be directed to NEDC at 1-877-604-2164.
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