Court Costs & Bond/Waiver Schedule

Effective December 18, 2023
This Court does not accept personal or business checks.
** Officers must note on the citation the # of prior traffic offenses (w/in one year) or the degree of the charge**
Fines are doubled in construction zone when "Workers Present"
** Distracted Driving is an Enhancement to another Driving Violation if Caused by Distracted Driving - Fine is $100.00 & Will be Waived w/Proof if Course Taken Through BMV **
All waivers must include proof of financial responsibility to avoid an FRA suspension by the BMV.
There is a $25.00 state bond fee in addition to any bond posted
Charge Waiver Bond
SPEED (1st in a year)    
1-10 over $150.00 $160.00
11-20 over $185.00 $195.00
21-29 over $225.00 $235.00
30 and over MUST APPEAR $285.00
100 MPH or More MUST APPEAR $385.00
SPEED (2nd in a year)    
1-10 over $200.00 $210.00
11-20 over $225.00 $235.00
21-29 over $275.00 $285.00
30 and over MUST APPEAR $385.00
     
EFFECTIVE 4/4/2023    
** Speed exceeding 35 mph in city limit if 25 mph (M4) (Business District) MUST APPEAR $385.00
Speed exceeding 50 mph in city limit if 35 mph (M4) (Municipal Corp.) MUST APPEAR $385.00
A citation after 3 or more prior convictions within 1 year (M3) MUST APPEAR $515.00
SCHOOL ZONE SPEEDS:    
1-14 over (MM) $200.00 $210.00
15+ and over (M4) MUST APPEAR $385.00
MOVING VIOLATIONS (except those specified below)
1st Offense (MM) within 1 year $150.00 $160.00
All M-4 moving violations (includes 2nd & 3rd offense within 1 year) MUST APPEAR $385.00
All M-3 moving violations (4th offense within 1 year) MUST APPEAR $515.00
All M-1 moving violations MUST APPEAR $1,500.00
All Unclassified moving violations (UM) MUST APPEAR $500.00
SPECIFIC MOVING VIOLATIONS    
Approaching an Emergency Vehicle (MM)(First Offense) $275.00 $285.00
Reckless Operation (MM)(First Offense) $275.00 $285.00
Tire Peeling (MM)(First Offense) $275.00 $285.00
Impaired Driving (4511.79 - MM)(First Offense) $275.00 $285.00
OVI/DUS/Physical Control MUST APPEAR $1,500.00
Felony OVI MUST APPEAR $3,000.00
Passing Stopped School Bus MUST APPEAR $385.00
DISTRACTED DRIVING (Penalties in Effect 10/4/2023) UM - ORC 4511.204    
1st Offense in a 2-Year Period (2 Points) $275.00 $285.00
2nd Offense within a 2-Year Period (3 Points) MUST APPEAR $285.00
3rd Offense within a 2-Year Period (4 Points/OL Susp) MUST APPEAR $625.00
MINOR MISDEMEANOR NON-MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS $150.00 $160.00
     
SEAT BELT/CHILD RESTRAINT    
Seat belt - Driver $85.00 $95.00
Seat Belt - Passenger $75.00 $85.00
Child Restraint $165.00 $175.00
     
Expired Plates $150.00 $160.00
Expired License (if no prior offense or only one prior in 3 years - MM) $150.00 $160.00
     
Over width and Overextended $195.00 $205.00
Unsecure Load $155.00 $165.00
Prohibited Use of Radar Detector (4519.79) $225.00 $235.00
Overload Violations Must Call Court for Waiver Amount    
CRIMINAL CHARGES    
Minor Misdemeanors $175.00 $185.00
Misdemeanor 4 MUST APPEAR $385.00
Misdemeanor 3 MUST APPEAR $515.00
Misdemeanor 2 MUST APPEAR $765.00
Misdemeanor 1 MUST APPEAR $1,500.00
Felony 5 MUST APPEAR $2,500.00
Felony 4 MUST APPEAR $5,000.00
     
FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFENSES DEFENDANT TO BE HELD UNTIL BOND SET BY JUDGE    
     
Felony 1, 2 & 3 MUST APPEAR N/A
Domestic Violence, Menacing by Stalking or Violation of TPO MUST APPEAR N/A
SCHEDULE OF CIVIL COSTS    
COMPLAINT $108.00
Certified Mail for each additional defendant $20.00
Third Party Complaint (service by certified mail for 1 defendant) $ 40.00
Personal Service (each Defendant) plus mileage @ current IRS rate/mile $ 20.00
Alias Summons - regular or certified mail $20.00
Cross or Counterclaim, if served by Court $35.00
Amended Complaint, if service is required (per each Defendant) $20.00
Complaint on Cognovits Note $108.00
Replevin $111.00
SMALL CLAIMS $65.00
Each additional Defendant $20.00
Transfer of small claims to regular docket $65.00
Cross or Counterclaim, if served by the Court $35.00
FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER  
First Cause of Action (Eviction) - includes personal service $118.00
plus mileage @ current IRS rate/mile.  
Each Defendant after one (personal service) $20.00
Second Cause of Action (Damages) $15.00
Writ of Possession (Restitution) $30.00
Writ of Restitution (Manufactured Home) $95.00
Landlord Tenant Application (Escrow) 1% of Deposit
MOTOR VEHICLE:  
Petition for Driving Privileges Non-Compliance Suspension $78.00
12 Point Appeal $78.00
Trusteeship $40.00
Examination of Judgment Debtor $30.00
Petition to revive judgment $50.00
Order in aid (Bank Garnishment) $75.00
($75.00 atty. check to court & $1.00 atty. Check to garnishee)  
Order in aid (Wages) $100.00
($100.00 atty. check to court)  
Certificate of Judgment $20.00
Release of Judgment Lien $20.00
Judgment/Security Suspension $25.00
COURT COSTS & FEES  
Criminal/Traffic Court Costs $125.00
Computer Fee (each offense) $10.00
Special Projects Fund (each offense) $15.00
Felony Court Costs $156.00
Motion for Release of Vehicle $30.00
Pretrial OL Suspension $15.00
Fax Fees - incoming $0.50 (per page)
Fax Fees - outgoing $2.50 (per page)
Continued Arraignment $5.00
Motion for Continuance $15.00
Post Judgment Motion $50.00
Expungment and/or Motion to Seal Record (per case) $100.00
Certified Mail/Restricted Delivery $20.00
Personal service each person plus mileage @ current IRS rate $20.00 (plus mileage)
Warrant Block $15.00
Court Fee for Warrants Issued (plus service fees) $50.00
Payment Agreement on Fines and/or Costs $30.00
Copies $0.10 (per page)
Exemplified Copies $10.00
Credit News Report $0.50 (per page)
Certified Copies $5.00 (per page)
Subpoena or Subpoena Duces Tecum & Type of Service $5.00
Copy of a Recording $10.00
Non-resident Violator's Compact, OL Forfeiture, Registration Blocks $25.00
Wedding (at courthouse on regular business days and times) $25.00
Wedding (all other locations or at courthouse on holidays or weekends) $50.00
Civil Jury Trial (due 30 days before trial or jury trial is waived) $350.00
Transfer judgment from another court $40.00
ALL APPEALS ($50.00 money order to Newton Falls Court & $150.00 to Trumbull County Common Pleas Court) $200.00