Sylvania Municipal Court
Criminal cases heard in the Sylvania Municipal Court are misdemeanor charges that carry a maximum penalty of six (6) months in jail and a maximum fine of $1000.00. Criminal cases that carry a higher penalty may have a preliminary hearing in this court to determine probable cause. If probable cause is found, final disposition will be heard and determined by the Lucas County Common Pleas Court.
6700 Monroe St.
P: 419-885-8975
F: 419-885-8987
E-Mail: clerk@sylvaniacourt.com
Criminal/ Traffic Division
P: 419-885-8975 Option 7
F: 419-885-8987
Assignment Office
P: 419-885-8975 Option 8
F: 419-885-8987
Civil/ Small Claims Division
P: 419-885-8975 Option 6
F: 419-885-8987
Probation Department
P: 419-885-8975 Option 5
F: 419-885-8987
Hours
Criminal/Traffic Division
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Criminal/Traffic Cost
Effective September 16, 2019
Base Court Cost $130
Additional charges may be added, depending on required collection of Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) reinstatement fee, late fee, service of summon, subpoenas, etc. These fees are computed at the time of conviction, since each police agency has different fees.
Public Defender Fee $25
As of Sept. 29, 2005, Ohio law requires that all persons who request a public defender must pay the application fee.