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Ohio Felony Law Penalties and Fines

​Ohio Felony Law classifies felonies into six (6) categories based on the seriousness of the offense. These categories are used for the purposes of imposing penalties. The categories include unclassified felonies and first through fifth degree felonies listed below:

“CONTEMPT A COP”: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN DEALING WITH POLICE

When encountering law enforcement officers (LEO) there are certain basic steps you should take to protect yourself against violations of your constitutional rights or police misconduct. This 10-step guideline will provide some basic do’s and don’ts when interacting with LEO.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO HAVE YOUR RECORD EXPUNGED?

A criminal conviction on your record can prevent you from obtaining employment and be a barrier to living the American dream. Depending on the nature of the offense you may be eligible to getting your record expunged. This article outlines qualifications for having your record expunged in Ohio.

Local Courts

Franklin County Common Pleas Clerk’s Office
373 South High Street, 6th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215 | (614) 525-3628
 
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations  and Juvenile Division
​373 South High Street, 6th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215 | (614) 525-3628 | https://www.fccourts.org/
 
Franklin County Municipal Court – Criminal/Traffic Department
375 South High Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 645-8186
 
Delaware County Municipal Court
70 North Union Street | Delaware, Ohio 43015
740-203-1550 | ​http://www.municipalcourt.org/
 
Madison County Court of Common Pleas
1 N. Main Street | P.O. Box 527 | London, OH 43140-0527
740-845-1780 | ​https://www.co.madison.oh.us/departments/court_system/clerk_of_courts/
Madison County Municipal Court​​

55 North Oak Street | P.O. Box 646 | London, OH 43140
740- 852-1669 | http://co.madison.oh.us/munict/​

 
Fairfield County Common Pleas Court
224 East Main Street | Lancaster, Oh, 43130
740- 687-7030 | https://www.fairfieldcountyclerk.com/
 
Fairfield County Municipal Court
104 East Main Street | Lancaster, OH 43130
740- 687-6621|https://www.fcmcourt.org/
 
Pickaway County Common Pleas Court
207 South Court Street | Circleville, OH 43113
740- 474-6066
 
​Circleville Municipal Court
151 East Franklin Street | Circleville, OH, 43113
740- 474-3171 | www.circlevillecourt.com
 

Mayor's Courts

Bexley Mayor’s Court | 2242 Main Street | Bexley 43209
Dublin Mayor’s Court | 6565 Commerce Parkway | Dublin 43017
Gahanna Mayor’s Court | 200 South Hamilton Road | Gahanna 43230
Grandview Heights Mayor’s Court |1016 Grandview Avenue | Grandview Heights 43212
Grove City Mayor’s Court  | 3360 Park Street | Grove City 43123
Groveport Mayor’s Court | 655 Blacklick Street | Groveport 43125
Hilliard Mayor’s Court| 5171 Northwest Parkway | Hilliard 43026
Minerva Mayor’s Court | 2829 Minerva Lake Road | Columbus 43231
New Albanys Mayor’s Court | 99 W Main Street | New Albany 43054
Pickerington Mayor’s Court | 100 Lockville Road |Pickerington 43147
Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court | 7232 E. Main Street | Reynoldsburg 43068
Upper Arlington Mayor’s Court | 3600 Tremont Road | Upper Arlington 43221
Westerville Mayor’s Court | 21 S. State Street | Westerville 43081-2119
Whitehall Mayor’s Court | 360 S Yearling Road | Columbus 43213
Worthington Mayor’s Court | 6550 N. High Street | Worthington 43805