FAQ
How do I pay a ticket?
How do I get a warrant block released?
What do I do if I received a summons?
What do I do if I cannot make a court date?
How can I get a case expunged from my record?
What if my case has been sent to collections?
How do I file a claim?
How do I collect a judgment?
How can I get married at the Courthouse?
Where do I purchase forms?
How do I pay a ticket?
You can pay a ticket in the following ways: In person. You can pay your
ticket in person by coming to the counter in the criminal / traffic division
Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at 555 North Erie Street. By Mail. You
can mail your payment along with your ticket number, social security number or
copy of your ticket to: Toledo Municipal Clerk of Court 555 North Erie Street
Toledo, Ohio 43604 By phone.
You can pay your ticket online
or over the phone by calling 419-936-3650 Monday – Friday between 7:30 AM to
4:30 PM.
How do I get a warrant block released?
The warrant block was either issued due to a bench warrant or you owe the
court money for fines and/or costs. If a bench warrant was issued in your case,
you must come to court. If you have a warrant block because of money owed to the
court, all of the money must be paid in full before we can release the block.
What do I do if I received a summons?
If you have received a summons to appear on a criminal or traffic case, you
need to appear in court at the designated date, time and location. If you have
received a civil summons action in forcible entry and detainer, you need to
appear in court at the designated date, time and location. If you have received
a civil summons action, you have twenty-eight (28) days from the date of service
to file an answer.
What do I do of I cannot make a court date?
Only a Judge can change a Court date. If you know that you will not be
available for a scheduled court appearance, you need to seek court approval to
re-schedule. This must be done in person.
How can I get a case expunged from my record?
You need to file a motion with the court. Sample motion forms can be found at the Library and on our website.
If you were convicted of the charge a $50.00 fee is required when the motion is filed.
If the case was dismissed, there is no filing fee. Your case will be reviewed and you will be notified to attend a hearing for the decision on the motion.
What if my case has been sent to collections?
Call Capital Recovery Systems at (800) 693-6835.
How do I file a claim?
If your claim amount does not exceed $3,000.00 you may file a complaint in
the Small Claims Department. You do not need an attorney to file this complaint.
If your claim amount does not exceed $15,000.00 you may file a complaint in the
Civil General Department. Unless you are familiar with all aspects of
initializing and pursuing a case in this department, you may need to hire an
attorney.
How do I collect a judgment?
You may pursue all legal means available to you to collect a judgment awarded
to you by the Court. The Court is not responsible for any part of this process.
How can I get married at the Courthouse?
You can get married at Toledo Municipal Court once you have obtained a
marriage license. You can obtain a marriage license at
Lucas County Probate
Court. Marriages are
performed in Toledo Municipal Court Monday through Friday between 1:30 PM and
3:00 PM. To get married in Toledo Municipal Court, you must pay a $15 marriage
fee in the civil division of the Clerk’s office. The civil division is located
in the basement of Toledo Municipal Court. You must bring your marriage license
with you. Once your fee has been paid, a member of the clerk’s staff will take
you up to the duty Judge to get married.
Where do I purchase forms?
Toledo Legal News
247 Gradolph St.
Toledo, OH 43612
and
Legal Forms
Downtown Print Shop
520 Madison Ave
Toledo, OH 43604