The Court accepts payment by cash, check, money order or Visa / Mastercard / Discover. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Barberton Municipal Court; please include a copy of the citation or the citation number on the check or money order. For details on payment options, please click here.

Court costs are a minimum $133.00 for moving violations and $104.00 for non-moving violations (including charges that can be waived). These costs CANNOT be waived if a person is found guilty, unless the Court makes a determination that the person is indigent.

If you go to trial, there may be additional costs incurred for subpoenas, witness fees, etc. These fees are in addition to the minimum court costs.

If you wish to plead not guilty you must either:

1. Appear in court on the date and time specified on the citation and enter a verbal not guilty plea, or
2. Enter your not guilty plea in writing by the date and time on the citation. You must have the citation number, your complete name and address and a phone number at which you can be reached. Based on the not guilty plea the court will set a trial date and will notify you by mail of your date.

The Clerk's Office can grant one (1) extension of your original arraignment date of up to seven (7) days at a cost of $5.00 (unless you have been charged with DUI/DWI or you have posted bond on the case).

A second continuance of your arraignment date or a continuance of your pre-trial, trial, or status hearing must be granted by a judge. You must request this continuance in writing explaining the reason for the request. The Court will notify you of its decision.

If your citation requires a mandatory appearance, report to the Clerk's office on your stated court date and time (arraignments are at 9 A.M. or 1 P.M.) which is listed on the lower right hand corner of the citation copy given to you by the officer. You may report directly to Room 207 and sign in. All proceedings are called in check-in order.

• Proof of insurance for the vehicle and driver for the date shown on the citation.
• Valid operator's license.
• Adequate funds to pay for fines and costs.

Failure to appear in Court as required will result in the following actions:

Warrant for arrest for failure to appear and contempt of court, which is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine, jail or both. You will be required to post a bond, if arrested.

The Court will notify the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles of your failure to appear. The BMV will withhold the issuance or renewal of your driver's license and registration, and suspend your driving privileges until the case is formally closed.