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Hamilton County Juvenile Court

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Fines and Costs Schedules

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Court Costs

Case type Court costs
Non-moving traffic violations

Includes operating motor vehicle without a license

Base cost
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
$25.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
TOTAL $43.00  
Moving traffic violations

For adjudications prior to 09/23/2008

Base cost
GRF
RRF
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
$25.00  
15.00  
9.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
TOTAL $67.00  
Moving traffic violations

For adjudications on or after 09/23/2008

Base cost
GRF
RRF
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
Indigent defense fund
Driver alcohol treatment fund
Drug law enforcement fund
$25.00  
15.00  
9.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
5.00  
1.50  
3.50  
TOTAL $77.00  
VCO, Misdemeanor

Includes VCO-Runaway, VCO-Probation, VCO-Hillcrest,
VCO-Work Detail, VCO-Incorrigible, VCO-Truancy,
VCO-EMU, VCO-Placement, VCO-Stay Center

Base cost
GRF
RRF
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
$25.00  
15.00  
9.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
TOTAL $67.00  
Felony Base cost
GRF
RRF
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
$25.00  
15.00  
30.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
TOTAL $88.00  
Unruly

Includes curfew violations, incorrigible, runaway,
truancy, unruly, unruly-tobacco

Base cost
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
$25.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
TOTAL $43.00  
Adult misdemeanor Base cost
GRF
RRF
Mediation services
Legal research
Computer fund
$25.00  
15.00  
9.00  
5.00  
3.00  
10.00  
TOTAL $67.00  


Additional Costs

Authenticated or exemplified copy $6.00
Certified copy $1.00
Witness fees - half day or less $6.00
Witness fees - more than half day $12.00
Delivery fee for personal service Determined by Sheriff
Mileage (authorized by entry) $.345 per mile
Interpreter fee Determined by entry
Attorney fee Judicial approval on affidavit
Guardian Ad Litem fee Judicial approval on affidavit
**Cases may have unique charges that will be assessed individually (travel and lodging for out-of-town witnesses, HLA, expert witness testimony, etc.

Fines Schedule

2151.3512 Ohio Revised Code

Maximum fine
No seat belt - passenger $15.00  
No seat belt - driver $25.00  
Most traffic violations $50.00  
Most unclassified or minor misdemeanors $50.00  
Misdemeanor - 4th degree $100.00  
Misdemeanor - 3rd degree $150.00  
Misdemeanor - 2nd degree $200.00  
Misdemeanor - 1st degree $250.00  
Unclassified felony $300.00  
Felony - 5th degree $300.00  
Felony - 4th degree $400.00  
Felony - 3rd degree $750.00  
Felony - 2nd degree $1,000.00  
Felony - 1st degree $1,500.00  
Aggravated murder or murder $2,000.00  

Questions regarding Fines and Costs?

Please call (513) 946-9433 and ask for the Clerk's Office

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