Canfield Mayors Court is held the first and third Monday of every month, starting at 6:00pm.
When the Monday falls on a holiday, court will be held on Tuesday.
Mayor's Court is
conducted in Council Chambers of the City of Canfield Municipal building located at 104 Lisbon Street(State Route 62) in Canfield. |
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Paying Citations & Posting Bonds
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not require a court appearance, or you choose not to appear in court, you must
pay your ticket by the court date listed on the bottom right hand corner of the
ticket. Payment is accepted by
cash, money order, or personal check. Payments
must be paid in full. Partial payments are only accepted if you appear in court
and a plan is approved by the presiding judge.
Bonds
Bonds may be posted
at the Canfield Police Department, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by cash. You
must appear in person to post a bond.
Mailing
your payment
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Include your ticket, signed on
the reverse side.
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Make your check or money order
payable to Canfield Mayor's Court for the total amount due.
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Include a copy of your proof of
insurance if it was not shown to the police officer.
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Mail to: Canfield Mayor's Court
104 Lisbon St
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Canfield OH 44406
Failure to pay
and/or appear in court may result in a warrant issued for your arrest or
suspension of your driver's license.
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Ten Common Minor Misdemeanors and Amount
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Court costs are $60 and are included in the total cost. Court costs are assessed whether you appear in court or not.
Speeding* - $2 per mile per hour over the speed limit, plus $60 court costs.
(Example: 40 miles an hour in a 25 mile speed zone is $2 x15=$30 + $60 = $90)
- Assured Clear Distance: $90
- Stop Sign: $90
- Obeying traffic control devices: $90
- Expired validation sticker: $90
- Driving within marked lanes: $90
- Parking in Handicap Space: $25 (First Offense)
- Parking in fire lane: $12 (First Offense)
- No seat belt:
- Driver $90
- Passenger $80
- Child Restraint $90
- Public Nuisance Noise: $120
- Engine Retardant “Jake Brake”: $90
- Failure to Signal: $90
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Court Process
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Citations Not Requiring Court Appearance
Most minor misdemeanor and fourth degree misdemeanor traffic charges have the option of paying a fine instead of going to court. Examples of these offenses are first offense speed, assured clear distance, expired license plates, not wearing seat belts. To find out the amount of fines and costs, please call the Mayor's Court. These are to be paid on or prior to the arraignment hearing by admitting guilt and paying the total amount of fines and costs listed.
Citations Requiring Court Appearance
The remaining minor \misdemeanor and fourth degree misdemeanor charges, plus all third, second, and first degree misdemeanor charges require a court appearance. Examples of these include driving under suspension and drug offenses.
Transfer of Case to County Court
A defendant may request a transfer of the case to Mahoning County Court #5 during arraignment for any of the following reasons: (1) conflict of interest with the presiding judge, (2) the violation is subject to jail time, or (3) the defendant is entitled to a jury trial. If the case does not comply with any of these reasons, the case will remain in Mayor's Court.
Arraignment Hearing
This serves as the first opportunity for the defendant to see someone about their case. At this time, the defendant will be allowed to enter a pea to the charges. All defendants are advised of their rights to have an attorney represent them, or they may choose to represent themselves. The right to representation by an attorney may be used at any time during the process and at any hearings.
Pre-Trial
If a defendant pleads not guilty at the arraignment, a later date will be set for a pre-trial. A not-guilty plea and waiver of a speedy trial form is required with the defendant's signature and the signature of the clerk of court. You will be given a continuance notice with the new court date and time. On pre-trial night, the Prosecuting attorney will discuss your case with you and you will be able to present witnesses and/or evidence to prove the case. All defendants have the right to be represented by an attorney at this and any subsequent hearings.
Trial
If a case is not concluded after the pre-trial a trial date will be set. At this time the defendant will again present their witnesses and/or evidence for the case and the arresting officer is called to present his case, including (but not limited to) evidence such a mobile video recordings, radar readings, etc. to the prosecuting attorney and presiding judge. The defendant has the right to be represented by an attorney at this time.
Guilty Plea
The plea of guilty is a complete admission of the defendant's guilt.
No Contest Plea
The plea of No Contest is not an admission of guilt, but is an admission of the truth of the facts alleged in the information or complaint, and such a plea of admission will not be used against the defendant in any subsequent civil or criminal proceedings.
Not Guilty Plea
The plea of Not Guilty is a denial of legal guilt, and the case will be set for pre-trial on a later date.
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Court Personnel
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The Clerk of Court can be reached by phone at 330-533-5212 weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays. The office of the clerk is located in the Police Department, directly behind the municipal building. The Prosecuting Attorney for the court is Attorney Mark Fortunato. He can be reached at 330-757-7171. The clerk is responsible for all court documents and money paid to the Court for fines and costs. The clerk processes all warrants, summons, subpoenas, continuances and motions. The clerk also notifies the Bureau of Motor Vehicles of all convictions, points, and suspensions.
A bond schedule is posted outside the clerk's office. Court personnel are not permitted to give legal advice or suggest individual legal services.
Persons under the age of 18 are cited into Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center , 300 East Scott Street , Youngstown . They can be reached at 330-740-2278.
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