Medina County Traffic Records

Medina County traffic ticket records are handled by the Clerk of Courts and the Medina Municipal Court. Located in northeast Ohio between Cleveland and Akron, the county processes a large volume of traffic cases each year. The Clerk of Courts, David B. Wadsworth, oversees the Legal Division that stores all Common Pleas Court records. The Medina Municipal Court deals with misdemeanor traffic violations and minor criminal matters. Both offices provide ways to search records, pay fines, and get copies of court documents. Online access is available for most case types.

Medina County Clerk of Courts

David B. Wadsworth serves as the elected Clerk of Courts for Medina County. The Legal Division is the main office for court records. It maintains all filings for the Common Pleas Court, including the General Division and Appellate Division. Traffic cases at the felony level, like repeat OVI charges, go through this office.

As of April 2025, the clerk's office no longer accepts fax filings. Email filing is now the preferred method for attorneys. Common Pleas General and Appellate Division filings require a specific subject line format. Domestic Relations filings go to a separate email address at mccc-drefiling@medinacounty.gov. For the public, records are available by phone, email, or walk-in request.

The Title Division is separate from traffic ticket records. That office handles motor vehicle and watercraft titles. If you are looking for a traffic case, ask for the Legal Division.

Medina Municipal Court Traffic Cases

The Medina Municipal Court processes most traffic tickets in the county. The court is authorized to hear misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases, along with civil matters up to $15,000 and small claims up to $6,000. If you got a ticket on I-71 or Route 18 in Medina County, this is likely where your case ended up.

The Medina Municipal Court website provides case access for civil, criminal, and traffic cases. You can also pay fines online or by phone at 330-241-4385. The court is located at 135 North Elmwood Avenue in Medina.

The Medina Municipal Court website is where you can look up traffic cases and pay fines online.

From this page, you can search for cases, check court schedules, and find forms for common traffic matters.

Court hours follow a standard weekday schedule. Walk-in requests for records are accepted during business hours. Bring the name of the person or a case number for the fastest service.

How to Look Up Traffic Cases

Medina County offers a few ways to search for traffic ticket records. The Medina Municipal Court website has a case search feature. Type in a name or case number and you can see case status, charges, hearing dates, and more.

The Medina County Probate Court also has an online docket, though this is mainly useful for probate and estate matters rather than traffic cases.

While the probate docket is not for traffic tickets, it shows how the county has moved court records online across multiple divisions.

For in-person searches, visit the clerk's office or the municipal court. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. You can get standard copies for $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more but are needed for official use. The Supreme Court of Ohio website also connects to statewide court record databases.

Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, these records are public. Anyone can request them without stating a reason.

Traffic Ticket Points in Medina County

Every traffic conviction in Medina County gets sent to the Ohio BMV. The BMV applies points based on the offense type. This is governed by Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.036.

Two points for standard moving violations like speeding under 30 mph over. Four points for reckless operation or high-speed violations. Six points for OVI, hit and run, or racing. Accumulate six points in two years and the BMV sends you a warning. Twelve points triggers a six-month suspension.

You can remove two points by completing a remedial driving course. This option is available once every three years, with a lifetime cap of five uses. Check your point total online at bmv.ohio.gov or by visiting any Ohio BMV location.

Legal Help for Medina County

The Ohio Legal Help website has free guides for traffic court matters. These cover paying fines, contesting tickets, setting up payment plans, and finding legal aid. For serious charges, the Medina County Bar Association can refer you to local traffic attorneys.

Under Ohio Revised Code Title 45, motor vehicle laws govern how traffic cases are processed. Fines vary by offense. The clerk's office or the municipal court can tell you the exact amount due on any open case. Most minor tickets can be handled without a lawyer by paying the fine or showing up for your court date.

Nearby Counties

Medina County borders several other northeast Ohio counties. If your traffic stop was near a county line, check the neighboring court where the case may have been filed.