Stark County Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records in Stark County are handled by multiple courts across the county, with Clerk of Courts Lynn M. Todaro overseeing Common Pleas filings in Canton. The county has several municipal courts including Canton, Alliance, and Massillon, each processing traffic cases from their jurisdictions. The Canton Traffic Division can be reached at (330) 451-7473 for ticket-specific questions. The clerk's office warns about an unauthorized website at starkcountycourts.org, which is not a legitimate court site. Always use official county resources when looking up traffic records or making payments.
Stark County Overview
Stark County Clerk of Courts
Lynn M. Todaro serves as the Stark County Clerk of Courts. The Legal Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Title Division keeps slightly different hours, running from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on Saturdays. Both offices close on government holidays.
The clerk's office handles filings for the Stark County Common Pleas Court. For traffic tickets specifically, most cases go through the municipal courts rather than Common Pleas. Common Pleas handles felony traffic charges like OVI with prior convictions, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide. The clerk also processes Court of Appeals cases.
| Clerk | Lynn M. Todaro |
|---|---|
| clerk@starkcountyohio.gov | |
| Fax | (330) 451-7066 |
| Hours | Legal: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Title: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website | Stark County Clerk of Courts |
The clerk has a public records policy posted on the website. You can request copies of court documents in person, by mail, or by fax. Be careful when searching online. The clerk's office has issued a warning about unauthorized websites that mimic official court sites. Use only starkcountyohio.gov for legitimate clerk services. The same goes for passport services, where unauthorized sites have been reported.
The official Stark County Clerk of Courts website where you can access court records and contact information.
Stark County Municipal Courts
Stark County has three municipal courts that handle the vast majority of traffic ticket cases. Each court serves a specific area of the county. Knowing which court has your case is the first step to looking up records or paying fines.
The Canton Municipal Court is the largest. It sits at 110 Central Plaza South in Canton, OH 44702. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The main clerk line is (330) 451-7380. For traffic tickets specifically, call the Traffic Division at (330) 451-7473. This court handles tickets from Canton and surrounding areas.
Alliance Municipal Court is at 470 E Broadway St, Alliance, OH 44601. Call (330) 821-5023 for case information. Massillon Municipal Court is at 125 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646, with a phone number of (330) 832-1450. Each court has its own docket and payment system, so make sure you contact the right one.
Stark County courts serve Canton, Alliance, and Massillon with separate municipal court divisions for traffic cases.
Online case search is available through the courts. You can look up cases by name or case number. The system covers traffic tickets, small claims, and civil disputes. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.036, all three courts must report traffic convictions to the BMV within ten days.
Traffic Points in Stark County
Every traffic conviction in Stark County goes to the Ohio BMV. Points get added to your driving record based on what you did. Two points for most speeding tickets. Four points for reckless operation or going 30 or more over the limit. Six points for OVI, fleeing law enforcement, or street racing.
Six points in two years gets you a warning letter from the BMV. Twelve points in two years means a six-month license suspension. You can take a remedial driving course to remove two points, but only once every three years and no more than five times in your life.
Stark County residents can check their point total through the BMV website or by requesting a driving record abstract. The clerk's contact page has information on how to reach the office for court record questions.
Stark County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help covers how to access records, pay fines, and file documents in Stark County. Free self-help guides are available for common traffic matters.
Most minor tickets do not need a lawyer. Pay the fine, take the points, and move on. But if you face OVI charges, a suspended license, or a felony traffic offense, get legal help. The Stark County Bar Association can refer you to traffic attorneys in the Canton area. Public defenders are available for people who qualify based on income.
Cities in Stark County
Canton is the largest city and county seat. If you got a ticket in Canton, your case is likely at the Canton Municipal Court.
Nearby Counties
Stark County borders several Ohio counties. Check these if your traffic stop was near a county line.