Title
Stow Municipal Court Update
Executive Summary: In recognition of the ten-year anniversary of the opening of Stow Municipal Court, Judge Kim Hoover will make a brief presentation and review the services provided by the Court.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The Stow Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic offenses committed within its geographical boundaries and civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $15,000. The Court handles about 20,000 cases per year.
The Court serves sixteen communities in northern Summit County including Boston Heights, Boston Township, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Macedonia, Munroe Falls, Northfield, Northfield Center Township, Peninsula, Reminderville, Sagamore Hills, Silver Lake, Stow, Tallmadge, Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township.
In 2009, the new courthouse was opened at State Route 8 and Steels Corners Road. The central location gives citizens throughout the district easy access to the Court. The building is paid for using court fees, not taxpayer dollars.
Source: www.stowmunicourt.com <http://www.stowmunicourt.com>
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
None.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager