Mayor's Court - City of Maple Heights

The Maple Heights Mayor’s Court processes misdemeanor citations issued by the Maple Heights Police Department. These citations can be traffic, criminal or parking. The city of Maple Heights utilizes two courts, Maple Heights Mayor’s Court and Garfield Heights Municipal Court. Mayor’s Court does not hear juvenile cases. Cases in which a defendant is under the age of 18 are transferred to the Juvenile Court in Cuyahoga County.

All offenses must have occurred in the City of Maple Heights, and some charges may not be filed here because of legal exceptions. The court does not handle any civil or small claims matters. Those cases are referred to the Garfield Heights Municipal Court, which also has jurisdiction over certain other criminal and traffic cases. In addition to cases where a plea of not guilty is entered in Mayor’s Court.

In some cases, a person who receives a traffic ticket may plead guilty and pay the fine without coming to court. This is called “waiving” the charge. The waiver schedule is established below. If the Officer states that your appearance in Court is mandatory, even if the offense is on the waiverable list, you must appear in court on the designated date. Other violations require a hearing under the law.

Court Services Personnel

The Clerk of Court administers all court operations and coordinates court issues between the Police, the Prosecutors and the Court on behalf of the Magistrate. Handles all court documents and money paid to the Court for fines and costs. The Clerk processes all warrants, summons, subpoenas, notices, continuances, and motions. The Clerk also notifies the Bureau of Motor Vehicles of all convictions, points and suspensions. The clerk also sends information to the Attorney General for collections on outstanding fines and parking tickets. The Clerk of Court is unable to give any legal advice.

Persons who wish to plead not guilty or no contest with an explanation must appear in court before the magistrate. What to bring to Mayor’s Court?

- Proper Identification (Driver’s License, State ID)
- Copy of Citation.

Appearance Letter or Court Documents.
Any receipts regarding your case – Bond receipts, cash bail receipts, etc.
Any documents which prove compliance with judicial orders and/or sentencing.
Proof of Insurance.
Money to pay for fines (cash, check or credit/debit card).
When paying on an Agreement, a copy of the agreement must be included.

Driver Responsibilities

All drivers must provide proof of insurance.
IF you were unable to provide proof of insurance when you received a citation you must enclose proof with your payment waiver.
Bring proof of insurance to your court appearance.
Proof of insurance that you provide must have that the vehicle that you were driving when you were cited.
Failure to provide proof of insurance will result in the suspension of your driving rights for a period of not less than 90 days through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
If the Financial Responsibility Proof box is not checked “yes” you will need to show proof.

Payments

The Court accepts cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Apple Pay.
If your violation is a payable or waiverable violation, you may waive your right to appear in Mayor’s Court.
Sign the back of the ticket indicating you are pleading guilty.
Send in your payment to Maple Heights Mayor’s Court, 5353 Lee Rd., Maple Hts., OH 44137
You can pay online: Maple Heights – Docket Search
You may also make payments in person between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed for lunch daily from 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.
There is also a drop box at the front of City Hall.
If your payment is made prior to the court date and you have a receipt, there is no need to appear for the court date listed on the ticket.
If you are attempting to pay a warrant and the court is closed, you may pay the warrant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Police Department. If there is still a block on your license after the warrant is paid, please send an email to [email protected] and it will be sent to you as soon as possible.

Paying a Ticket by Waiver

You must have shown the officer your proof of insurance AND HE MUST HAVE CHECKED the proper box on the ticket. If the officer did not check the financial responsibility proof box as “yes” you must provide the court with your proof of insurance by bringing it in or mailing a copy with your payment. NO INVOICES: Insurance must cover the date and time of the offense.

Click below if you have one of the waiverable offenses listed on the chart.Mayor’s Court Cost and Fines
Enter a plea of “GUILTY” Read the ticket carefully; sign the reverse side of the citation and enclose with payment or bring to court with you if paying in person
Have the TOTAL waiver payment to the court before your assigned court date.

NOTE: Phone calls and voice mail messages are not accepted while court is in session from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. every other Tuesday.

How do I get a continuance?

Everyone is entitled to one continuance 72 hours prior to the court date in writing. There is a $10 fee for a continuance.

Name, address, phone number
Include ticket number
You must state that you waive your right to a speedy trial
You must indicate the court date and time you are scheduled to appear
You must state why you are requesting a continuance
You must indicate that you are aware there is a $10.00 fee for a continuance
You must SIGN the request then fax, scan, or screen shot and email

Court Costs

Please click the link below for a listing of the various court costs and additional costs.

Court Costs

Expungements / Record Sealings

Application for expungements or sealings of a conviction in the Maple Heights Mayor’s Court can be made in writing to the court. Forms and additional information can be accessed under the link below.

Expungement

FAQ’s:

Can I get married by the Mayor?

No, you can contact Garfield Heights Municipal Court.

How do I file small claims?

Contact Garfield Heights Municipal Court for all civil claims.

How can I find out my court date?

You may search the Docket on the Maple Heights Mayor’s Court Online Docketing and Ticket Payment System.

Contact the Mayor’s Court

Maple Heights City Hall, 2nd Floor
5353 Lee Road
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:30a – 5:00p, Closed for Lunch between 1:00p and 2:00p

Poonam Tulshi
Mayor’s Court Administrator
[email protected]
Phone: (216) 587-9006
Fax: (216) 587-9047

Closed for the following holidays:

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th observation
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas