Montgomery Mayor's Court

Anyone appearing in Mayor’s Court has the right to have an attorney; however, the services of an attorney are not required.

In some instances you are entitled to a trial by jury. If you want a jury trial, the case will be transferred to Hamilton County Municipal Court, at which time an attorney should probably be consulted. If you want the case heard in Mayor’s Court, you will be asked to sign a jury trial waiver form.

You are entitled to be informed of the nature of the charge. If you do not understand the charge, the charge will be explained by the court. After being informed of the charge, you will be asked to enter a plea of either guilty, no contest or not guilty. A plea of “guilty” is a complete admission of your guilt. A plea of “no contest” is not technically an admission of guilt, but is an admission of the facts alleged in the complaint or traffic citation presented by the prosecution at the time of the plea. The court will then decide your guilt or innocence based on those facts. A plea of “not guilty” will result in a trial. At the trial the City must prove each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial will not be scheduled on the first appearance. The trial will be set for a future date to allow the clerk’s office to issue subpoenas for officers and witnesses.

Upon making a court appearance, the following costs or fees may be added to your fines:

Please do not hesitate to plead “not guilty” if you feel that you are innocent of the charge, or if you dispute the facts stated in the complaint or traffic citation.

For more information about Mayor’s Court, contact:

Ja'net Crawford, Mayor’s Court Clerk
Montgomery Safety Center
10150 Montgomery Road
Montgomery, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 985-1606