FAQs

What forms of payment does the Court / Traffic Violations Bureau accept?

Accepted forms of payment are as follows:

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Clerk of Courts

1. How do I pay my ticket or citation?: You can pay your citation by telephone at 800-701-8560, online, or in person / mail at:
1646 West Galbraith Road
North College Hill, OH 45239

Citations can be paid by cash, personal check, cashier’s check, certified check, travelers check, money order, or credit card - Visa and MasterCard only.

2. What happens if I did not show proof of insurance at the time of the traffic stop and/or auto accident?: If you have been involved in an auto accident, you should try to have proof of insurance filed with the Police Department within 24 hours. If you are either paying a citation or appearing in court, you should bring proof of insurance to show at that time. If you do not provide valid proof of insurance, your information will be forwarded to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for immediate driver’s license suspension.

3. If I have been involved in an auto accident, why is it important for me to appear in court?: It is important to appear in court if you were involved in an auto accident that could result in civil liability. A plea of “no contest” in Mayor’s Court cannot be used against you in civil proceedings.

4. I lost my ticket, how can I pay it?: Go the North College Hill Clerk of Courts and we will look you up in the database to assist you in paying your citation. You can find us at:
1646 W. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45239

Accepted forms of payment are as follows:

6. How do I get a continuance?: The Mayor's Court Clerk can grant 1 continuance. You must appear at the Police Department in person to sign a continuance form.

Note: If you live out of state and want a continuance contact the clerk at 513-521-1594 to make arrangements to have the proper document faxed to you. Any additional continuances must be requested in person in the North College Hill Mayor’s Court:
1646 W. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45239

7. How does the court process work?: Your 1st court appearance in the North College Hill Mayor’s Court is the arraignment. If you enter a plea of “guilty” or “no contest,” your case can be heard that evening. If you enter a plea of “not guilty,” your case will be continued in order to notify the Police Officer and any witnesses to appear for trial.

8. What are the pleas and what do they mean?: “Guilty” simply means you are admitting guilt to the charge.

“No Contest” means that while you admit some of the facts could lead toward your guilt, you would like a chance to explain the circumstances.

“Not Guilty” means that you feel you were not guilty of the charge and you would like a trial so the Magistrate can hear from all parties involved and make a decision based on the testimony.