Mansfield Traffic Records
Mansfield traffic ticket records are handled by the Mansfield Municipal Court, which covers most of Richland County. Judges Michael J. Kemerer and David C. Badnell preside over cases, with Magistrate John D. McCollister assisting since 2017. The Violations Division at 419-755-9632 is your main contact for traffic ticket questions. Clerk of Court Dan Smith runs the office that keeps all case files. The court hears traffic cases, misdemeanor criminal charges, and civil matters. This page explains how to search for your ticket, pay fines, and what resources are available.
Mansfield Overview
Mansfield Traffic Court in Richland County
Mansfield is in Richland County. The Mansfield Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all of Richland County except Shelby, Shiloh, Plymouth (the Richland County portion), and six northern townships. That means most traffic tickets in the county go through this court, not just ones issued in the city itself.
Presiding Judge Michael J. Kemerer can be reached at 419-755-9622. Judge David C. Badnell is at 419-755-9615. Court Administrator Cheryl A. Schivinski handles administrative matters at 419-755-9496. Chief Probation Officer Angie Lindsay is at 419-755-9617. The Violations Division is the best number for traffic tickets: 419-755-9632.
| Court | Mansfield Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Judges | Michael J. Kemerer (Presiding), David C. Badnell |
| Clerk | Dan Smith |
| Violations Division | 419-755-9632 |
| Hours | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Mon-Fri |
| Main Phone | 419-755-9617 |
The court is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The fax number is 419-755-9650. The Violations Division handles waiverable tickets during these hours. If your ticket is waiverable, you can pay the fine and court costs without seeing a judge.
Search Mansfield Traffic Ticket Records
The Mansfield Municipal Court website has online court fine payment tools and case information. You can look up your case to see charges, hearing dates, and amounts owed. The site also has downloadable forms if you need to file anything with the court.
The Richland County Courts site also has record search tools. This covers the broader county court system and may show cases that were transferred or appealed from the municipal court.
If you can't find your case online, call the Violations Division at 419-755-9632. They deal with traffic tickets all day and can pull up your file in seconds. They will tell you what you owe, when your next court date is, and whether you need to appear.
Paying Mansfield Traffic Tickets
Online court fine payment is available through the Mansfield Municipal Court website. This is the easiest way to pay if your ticket qualifies. You can also pay in person at the court during business hours. Bring your ticket or case number. The clerk accepts cash, check, money order, and credit cards.
Mail payments go to the Mansfield Municipal Court. Include your case number on the check and do not send cash. The Violations Division at 419-755-9632 can walk you through the payment process if you are not sure how to proceed.
Under ORC Section 4510.036, the court must report your conviction to the Ohio BMV within 10 days. Points go on your driving record. Two points for most minor violations. Four for more serious ones. Six for the worst offenses. Twelve points in two years means a six-month license suspension per ORC 4510.037.
Mansfield Traffic Ticket 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 and point total online. An approved remedial driving course can remove two points from your record if you have between two and 11 points. The Ohio Department of Public Safety has a list of approved schools.
For local help, the Richland County Bar Association can refer you to a traffic lawyer. Two judges hear cases in Mansfield, so your experience may depend on which judge is assigned. A local lawyer will know both judges and how they handle traffic matters. The Small Claims Division at 419-755-9639 handles civil disputes up to $6,000 if you have a related claim.
If you can't afford court costs, ask the clerk about fee waivers. Ohio law allows courts to reduce or waive fees for people who can show financial hardship. Fill out an affidavit of indigency and submit it to the court.
The Supreme Court of Ohio publishes standard forms and rules for all municipal courts. You can find downloadable forms on their site. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association keeps a directory of all 88 county clerks, including Richland County, if you need to reach the clerk for a different court.
Magistrate John D. McCollister has served since 2017 and assists both judges with case management. The court handles a wide range of matters beyond traffic, including misdemeanor criminal cases and civil disputes up to $15,000. Traffic cases make up a large share of the caseload since the court covers most of Richland County. If you need a record from the court, Clerk Dan Smith's office at 419-755-9634 can help you get copies.
Keep in mind that the areas of Shelby, Shiloh, Plymouth (the Richland County portion), and six northern townships are not under the Mansfield court's jurisdiction. If you got a ticket in one of those places, your case goes through a different court. Check your citation to see which court is listed. When in doubt, call the Violations Division at 419-755-9632 and they can tell you if your case is in their system.
Nearby Ohio Cities
Other Ohio cities near Mansfield have their own courts for traffic cases.
Richland County Traffic Ticket Records
Mansfield is in Richland County. The Mansfield Municipal Court covers most of the county for traffic cases. For more on county resources and the broader court system, visit the full Richland County page.