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Court Process
Gahanna Mayor's Court may hear all misdemeanor offenses that take place in the jurisdiction of the Gahanna Division of Police with the exceptions of: second offense driving under the influence (DUI), second offense DUI or financial responsibility (FRA) suspension and domestic violence cases.
For case information or ticket payment, go to:
Schedule
Mayor’s Court is administered by a Mayor appointed magistrate and cases are heard each Thursday according to the following schedule:
Time | Hearing |
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8:30 am | Criminal and Traffic Arraignments Cases Requiring Interpreters Prisoner Hearings |
9:30 am | Criminal and Traffic Arraignments |
10:30 am | Pre-Trials |
Noon | Pre-Trials with Attorney Representation Hearings Trials |
2 pm | Trials |
For information regarding fines, court costs, appearances, procedures, continuances or any other matter, contact the Clerk of Court’s office at 614-342-4080.
Warrant Information
During normal business hours, contact the office at 614-342-4080 to determine the course of action for getting the warrant removed. Outside of normal business hours, payment in full must be made at the payment kiosk.
Gahanna Police Department
460 Rocky Fork Boulevard
Gahanna, OH 43230
Follow instructions to call 614-342-4240 upon arrival for assistance.
Appeal Process
If you are found guilty in the Gahanna Mayor's Court, you have the right to appeal your case to the Franklin County Municipal Court, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) section 1905.23. You have 10 consecutive days including the date of conviction to file a written appeal with the Gahanna Clerk of Court's office.
Proof of Insurance
Ohio Revised Code requires anyone to provide proof of insurance when asked by a law enforcement officer. If you did not provide proof of insurance at the time of your traffic stop, you must bring proof to your court appearance or when you pay your fine. Proof of insurance can be faxed or emailed. Please include your ticket number, case number and/or name on the citation. Proof of insurance is required on the vehicle that you were driving on the date and time you were cited. Failure to provide proof may result in your license being suspended by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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Amanda Parker
Director of Court Services
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Mayor's Court
Physical Address
200 S Hamilton Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: 614-342-4080Fax: 614-342-4180
- Does the Mayor preside over my case?
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- No, the Court is presided over by a Magistrate who hears all cases.
- How can I contest a ticket?
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- You can contest a ticket by appearing at the Clerk of Courts Office on the hearing date notated on the ticket.
- How can I find out when my court date is?
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- The court date is noted on the bottom right-hand corner of the citation.
- For any other questions regarding a court date please contact the Clerk of Courts Office, 614-342-4080.