Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Records
Cuyahoga Falls traffic ticket records are handled by the Mayor's Court, which is a court not of record located at 2310 Second Street. The Clerk's office is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. A 24-hour drop box in the police department lobby lets you make payments after hours. Phone payments are not accepted, so you need to pay online, in person, by mail, or through the drop box. Magistrates appointed by the Mayor hear cases and must hold a Juris Doctorate with extensive legal experience. This page covers how to find your traffic records, pay your ticket, and what to expect from the Mayor's Court.
Cuyahoga Falls Overview
Cuyahoga Falls Court in Summit County
Cuyahoga Falls is in Summit County. The city runs a Mayor's Court, which is different from a municipal court. A Mayor's Court is not a court of record, which means cases can be appealed to the Stow Municipal Court or the Summit County Court for a new hearing. Magistrates appointed by the Mayor serve as judges in these cases.
The court handles minor traffic violations and misdemeanor charges. For more serious cases, a defendant can request that the case be transferred to a court of record. The Clerk's office is at 2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. You can call (330) 971-5650 for questions about your case.
| Court | Cuyahoga Falls Mayor's Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 |
| Phone | (330) 971-5650 |
| Clerk Hours | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Mon-Fri |
Because this is a Mayor's Court, records work a bit differently than at a municipal court. The court keeps its own set of records, but county-level searches through the Summit County Court Records may also show cases if they were transferred or appealed. Always check both if you are looking for an older case.
Search Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Records
The Cuyahoga Falls Mayor's Court page has information on the court and a payment schedule for waiverable offenses. You can check your ticket against the schedule to see if you can just pay the fine without going to court.
For a broader search, the Summit County Court Records site lets you look up cases by name, case number, or date filed. This covers the Summit County Court of Common Pleas and may include cases transferred from the Mayor's Court. The Clerk of Courts is Tavia Galonski, and the office is at 205 S. High St. in Akron.
If you can't find your case online, call the Clerk at (330) 971-5650. They can pull up your file and tell you what you owe, when your next court date is, and whether you need to appear. The staff can also explain the waiver process if your ticket qualifies.
Paying Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Tickets
There are several ways to pay, but phone payments are not one of them. The court does not accept payment by phone. Here is what you can do instead.
Online payments are available for traffic and criminal tickets. You need to pay by 5:00 PM on your court date if paying online. In person, the Clerk's window is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. The 24-hour drop box in the police department lobby accepts cash, checks, and money orders around the clock. You can also mail a check or money order to the court.
Parking tickets cannot be paid online. For those, use the 24-hour drop box or send payment by mail. This is a separate process from traffic violations, so make sure you know which type of ticket you have before choosing a payment method.
For waiverable offenses, the court publishes a payment schedule. If your violation is on the list, you can handle everything through the clerk's office without appearing before a magistrate. Minor infringements often fall into this category. Just check the schedule on the city's website.
Under ORC Section 4510.036, the court must report convictions to the Ohio BMV within 10 days. Points go on your record based on the offense. Two points for most minor violations, four for more serious ones. Twelve points in two years means a six-month suspension under ORC 4510.037.
Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Resources
The Ohio Legal Help site has free guides on traffic cases, public defenders, and fee waivers. The Ohio BMV lets you check your driving record online. The Summit County Bar Association can refer you to a traffic lawyer if you need legal help.
Since this is a Mayor's Court, you always have the right to transfer your case to a court of record. If you disagree with the outcome, you can request a new hearing at the Stow Municipal Court or Summit County Court. This is one advantage of the Mayor's Court system. You get a second chance if you feel the first hearing did not go your way.
If you can't afford court costs, ask the clerk about fee waivers. Ohio law lets courts reduce or waive fees for people who show financial hardship. You will need an affidavit of indigency. The clerk's office at 2310 Second Street can provide the form. Taking an approved remedial driving course can also help by removing two points from your record, though the BMV only allows one credit every three years.
Nearby Ohio Cities
Other cities near Cuyahoga Falls have their own courts for traffic cases.
Summit County Traffic Ticket Records
Cuyahoga Falls is in Summit County. Traffic tickets from the city are handled by the Mayor's Court, with appeals going to the county court system. For more on county resources, visit the full Summit County page.