The city of Macedonia Mayor's Court processes misdemeanor citations issued by the Macedonia Police Department. These citations can be traffic or criminal offenses. The Macedonia Court works with the Stow Municipal Court when cases are transferred. Mayor's Court does not hear juvenile cases. Cases in which a defendant is under 18 years of age are transferred to the Juvenile Court in Akron.

The Mayor's Court for the City of Macedonia, meets every other Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM. If you have a question regarding an exact date, please call 330.468.8380. If you are issued a citation and are required to appear at Mayor's Court, it should appear at the bottom of the ticket. If the citation is payable (waiverable) and you wish to plead guilty, you may pay by cash, check (if it is a local address and bank) or money order. You can mail in your payment or come to the court office which is open Monday - Friday,
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Don Kuchta, Mayor
Santo Incorvaia, Day Court Magistrate
Mary Ellen Foster, Clerk of Court, (330-468-8379)
Lisa Summerfield, Deputy Clerk of Court, (330-468-8378)

Macedonia Mayor's Court
9691 Valley View Road
Macedonia, Ohio 44056

Mayor's Court Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

COURT SERVICES PERSONNEL

The Clerk of Court and Deputy Clerk of Court administers all court operations and coordinates court issues between the Police, the Prosecutors and the Court on behalf of the Mayor.

Handles all court documents and money paid to the Court for fines and costs. The Clerk processes all warrants, summons, subpoenas, notices, continuances, and motions. The Clerk also notifies the Bureau of Motor Vehicles of all convictions, points and suspensions.

Responsible for monitoring cases assigned to probation, conducts all pre-sentence investigations, and the sealing of records for the Court.

Responsible for monitoring all adult and juvenile cases assigned to diversion through the Prosecutors or the Juvenile Diversion Program. The Diversion Officer is responsible for the establishment and monitoring of the participants in the Community Service Program.

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PROSECUTOR INFORMATION

City of Macedonia
Myra Staresina Severyn, Prosecutor
5005 Rockside Rd.
Suite 600
Independence OH 44131
216-573-3702

Stow Municipal Court Cases
 

COURT PROCESS & PLEA DESCRIPTIONS

Tickets Not Requiring Court Appearance
Most Minor Misdemeanor traffic charges have the option of paying a fine instead of going to Court. Example of this includes speeding less than 26 miles an hour over the posted speed limit, red lights, stop signs or expired plates. If waiverable, the amount will be written on the back side of the citation. Fines can be paid prior to the Arraignment Hearing by admitting guilt and paying the total amount of fines and costs listed.

Tickets Requiring Court Appearance
The remaining Minor Misdemeanor and Fourth Degree Misdemeanor charges, plus all Third, Second, and First Degree Misdemeanor charges require a Court appearance. Examples of offenses include operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI) and driving under suspension (DUS).

Transfer of Cases to Municipal Court
The Defendant has the right to have the case transferred to Stow Municipal Court at any time. This must be done by requesting a transfer in writing before a plea has been entered. Possible reasons for the request may be to put the case before a jury, to obtain legal representation through the Public Defenders' Office if the Defendant is declared indigent or to have the case heard in a "Court of Record."

Arraignment Hearing
An Arraignment Hearing serves as the first opportunity for the Defendant to see someone about his/her case. At this time, the Defendant will be allowed to enter a plea to the charges. All Defendants are advised of their rights to have an Attorney represent them, or they may choose to represent themselves. The right to representation by an Attorney may be used at any time during the process and at any hearings.

Trial
If a Defendant pleads not guilty at his/her Arraignment, a later date will be set for the trial. At the trial, the Prosecutor will present any evidence and call any witnesses to prove the case. The Defendant will have an opportunity to present his/her own evidence and witnesses to prove his/her innocence. All Defendants have the right to be represented by an Attorney.

Guilty Plea
The plea of guilty is a complete admission of the Defendant's guilt.

No Contest Plea
The plea of No Contest is not an admission of guilt, but is an admission of the truth of the facts alleged in the information or complaint, and such a plea will not be used against the Defendant in any subsequent civil or criminal proceedings.

Not Guilty Plea
The plea of Not Guilty is a denial of legal guilt, and the case will be set for trial on a later date.

Warrant
If a Defendant fails to appear after a citation has been issued, a warrant for his/her arrest will be issued by the Court. This document allows the Police Dept. to pick up the Defendant and place him/her in jail pending a Court Arraignment Hearing or until the proper amount of bond has been posted. More Court costs are assessed as a result of this warrant.

Sentencing Alternatives
When an individual has been convicted of an offense, the Magistrate will impose a sentence. This may include time in jail, fines, court costs, community service or a period of probation supervision.

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10 COMMON MINOR MISDEMEANORS

1. Speeding
2. Assured Cleared Distance Ahead
3. Stop Sign
4. Traffic Control Lights
5. Crossing Yellow Line
6. Expired License
7. Expired Plates
8. Failure to Control
9. Driving within Marked Lanes
10. Parking Tickets (overnight parking; parking in prohibited areas)

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