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April 2010 Court of Common Pleas Statistics Report

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Courtroom

The General Division | (216) 443-8560

Unlike the other divisions, judges on the General Division have what is called "general jurisdiction" to hear civil and criminal cases. Under Ohio law Municipal courts have jurisdiction to hear civil cases with a value of up to $15,000.00; Common Pleas civil jurisdiction has no upper limit. Criminal jurisdiction includes all crimes defined by statute as felonies, as well as certain other criminal offenses.

Court Administrator: Gregory M. Popovich

Where is the Common Pleas Court?

The General Division of the Common Pleas Court is located in the Justice Center, on the southwest corner of Lakeside and Ontario, in downtown Cleveland. On-street parking is very limited; if you drive, you should plan to park in a lot or garage. The Justice Center is only two blocks from Public Square, and is near to several RTA bus and rapid transit lines.

Contact RTA (216-621-9500) for route and schedule information.

Jury Box

Questions about Jury Duty?

Call the Jury Commission Information
Number: (216) 443-8628

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City Court

Municipal Court Questions

If you have a question concerning any of the following matters, you should contact the Municipal Court for the appropriate community:

Traffic or Parking Violations
Housing Code Citations
Misdemeanor Cases involving Municipal Ordinances
Small Claims Cases

Cuyahoga County (population 1,400,000) is situated along the shore of Lake Erie. It is the most populous of Ohio's 88 counties. Its largest city, and county seat, is Cleveland.

Cuyahoga County
Court of Common Pleas
1200 Ontario St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1678

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