FAQ’s

A waiverable offense 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 choose to make a court appearance, the payout amount no longer applies. The Mayor will determine the fine amount and court costs will be added to that amount.

If you have unpaid fines or have failed to appear for a court case, you may have a warrant block or license forfeiture on your driver’s license. Please call us to see what you need to do to get that block or forfeiture removed. If you have already been to court for your case and have a past due balance, it is possible that your account has been turned over to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for collections. You will need to pay your balance in full through their office before any blocks will be removed.

For more information call 1-888-871-8838 or visit

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Collections

You may obtain a continuance by signing a Time Waiver and your case will be continued until the next court date. Please contact the Clerk of Courts at 937-859-8289 for a continuance or further information.

You may obtain a continuance by signing a Time Waiver and your case will be continued until the next court date. Please contact the clerk of courts at 937-859-8289 for a continuance or further information.

If you are unable to pay your fines and costs in full on the day of court, you may be given additional time to pay. We will place you on a payment plan that you set up with the Clerk of Courts. Failure to adhere to the Payment Agreement or Failure to Pay can result in a warrant, a block against your license and registration renewal privileges, and the remaining balance sent to collections.

If you have missed one court date and call the morning after your court date, a continuance will be granted, as long as you sign a time waiver before noon that day. After noon the day after your missed court date, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and a $50.00 warrant fee will be added to the fines and costs. If you have a bench warrant it is possible that a block against your registration privileges has taken place, or a suspension against your driving privileges will go into effect if you do not appear in court within 30 days. Please contact the Clerk of Courts, at 937-859-8289 for more information on a specific case.

The court must report that there was no insurance in effect at the time of the citation to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The BMV may place a suspension against your driver’s license for a period of 90 days to 2 years depending on prior offenses for driving without insurance. Please visit https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/ or contact the BMV at 844-644-6268 for further information.