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    1. Will the mayor be hearing my case at the Mayor's Court?
    No, the Court is presided over by the Magistrate who decides the cases.

    2. How can I contest a ticket?
    You can contest a ticket by appearing at the Clerk of Courts office on the hearing date notated on the ticket.

    3. How can I find out when my court date is?
    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.

    4. How much is my fine?
    Common citations and their fines are listed below:

    Citation Fine
    Most moving violations $60.00 + costs = $107.00
    The fine increases by $20 if you are 20 mph over the speed limit


    5. How do I enter my plea? Can I fax it to the Court?
    Pleas must be submitted to the Court in person at the time of the defendant's appearance before the Court.

    6. Is my attorney required to file all forms in person?
    No. Attorney's may fax motions and pleas to be filed and requests for discovery. The original form must be sent to the Court within 72 hours.

    7. How can I receive a continuance for my case?
    You must appear at the Clerk of Courts office and sign a form requesting a continuance.

    8. Can I change the jurisdiction for my case to the Franklin County Municipal Court?
    If it is an offense other than a minor misdemeanor a written jury demand must be filed with the Clerk of Court.


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    Mayor's Court
    200 South Hamilton
    Gahanna, OH 43230

    (614) 342-4080
    (614) 342-4180 Fax

    Hours of Operation
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

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    Citations can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or money order. You can pay at the Clerk of Court's office during regular business hours or at the night depository located at the rear of the building. You can also mail payments with the signed citation to the above address. Credit Card payments are also accepted by phone.

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