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[qa q=”… get a **public defender**?”]Defendants that fail to request a public defender at their arraignment date have an opportunity to apply in person on Wednesday mornings between 8am and 8:30am at the Stow Municipal Court. Defendants making such a request must complete an Affidavit of Indigency and may be required to submit other information concerning their income and expenses.
The form will need to be signed in the presence of a deputy clerk, so do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a deputy clerk.[/q]
… get my records sealed?
… apply for civil driving privileges after an insurance-related BMV suspension?
… apply for criminal/traffic driving privileges?
… get considered for an alcohol diversion program?
… get considered for a minor marijuana diversion program?
… find an ** AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting ** ? Go to www.akronaa.org and click “Find a meeting”.
[qa q=”… **document my AA meeting attendance**?”]Click here to download the Court’s 12-Step / AA Meeting Documentation Sheet.[/qa]
[qa q=”… get **case information**?”]
Click here for Case Information or call the Clerk of Court’s Office —
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Civil Cases:|330-564-4148
Criminal Cases:|330-564-4149
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[qa q=”… know **what happened to my case** in court?”]
Click here for Case Information or call the Clerk of Court’s Office —
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Civil Cases:|330-564-4148
Criminal Cases:|330-564-4149
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[qa q=”… find out** when I go to court**?”]
Click here for Case Information or call the Clerk of Court’s Office —
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Civil Cases:|330-564-4148
Criminal Cases:|330-564-4149
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[qa q=”… find out **where to go for a traffic ticket**?”]Your court date, time and the location of the court to which you are cited can be found on the bottom right hand of your traffic ticket. You can also click here for online Case Information and enter your ticket # or call 330-564-4200[/qa]
[q]… get directions to the court?[/q]
[qa q=”… **reschedule a court date** after missing it?”]You must appear in person before a judge or magistrate.[/qa]
[q]… conduct myself in court?[/q]
[qa q=”… **find a form**?”]Refer to our online Forms Library.[/qa]
[q]… file a motion for continuance?[/q]
[q]… file a small claim?[/q]
[q]… find out the cost of filing a document?[/q]
[qa q=”… **file an answer**?”]Prepare your answer on a 8 ½” x 11” piece of paper. Always include the court name, the case caption (plaintiff and defendant name), the case number and your response to the lawsuit in writing. Also include a statement at the end of the document following your signature certifying that you sent a copy of the Answer to each Plaintiff and to all other Defendants, and a date those copies were sent.
You have twenty-eight days after you receive summons and Complaint to answer. The Answer is filed with the Clerk of Court. There is no filing fee to file an answer.[/qa]
[q]… subpoena someone?[/q]
[q]… get married at the court?[/q]
[qa q=”… find out **how much I owe** on my ticket?”]To estimate the cost of your waiverable ticket(s), visit our Pay Online page. You can also call the Clerk of Courts Office at 330-564-4149 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or stop by in person during business hours.[/qa]
[qa q=”… find out if my **ticket can be paid (waived) or if I have to come to court**?”]If your ticket is checked “Personal Appearance Required” (bottom right hand of ticket) a court appearance is required. To estimate the cost of a waiverable ticket, and find out specific offenses that are NOT waiverable, click here.[/qa]
[qa q=”… find out **how soon I can pay my ticket**?”]We suggest waiting one day after the ticket is issued to pay it. However, remember that your ticket must be paid at least 24 business hours prior to the court date that appears on the ticket.[/qa]
[qa q=”… find out what **forms of payment** are acceptable for my ticket?”]Cash, Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover), personal check and money order.[/qa]
[qa q=”… **pay a traffic ticket**?”]
Click here to pay online, or mail a check/money order to Stow Municipal Clerk of 4400 Courthouse Drive Stow, Ohio 44224.
You may pay in person: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at 4400 Courthouse Drive Stow, Ohio 44224.
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[qa q=”… find out if there is a **warrant for my arrest**?”]Click here to search our Case Information database. The Stow Municipal Clerk of Courts Office can conduct a warrant search for cases filed in the Stow Municipal Court ONLY by calling 330-564-4149 or appearing in person at 4400 Courthouse Drive Stow, Ohio 44224.[/qa]
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