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1. Will the Mayor be hearing my case at the Mayor's Court?

No. The court is presided over by the Magistrate who decides the cases.

2. How can I find out when my court date is?

The court date is noted on the bottom right hand corner of the citation. For any other questions regarding a court date, please contact the Clerk of Courts office by calling 216-635-4255 or 216-635-4245 during the hours of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

3. Can I change my court date?

Everyone is entitled to one continuance. The fee for a continuance is $5. Deadline for continuance is Tuesday by 4 pm prior to your court date. This fee can be paid in cash only.

4. How can I receive a continuance for my case?

You must appear at the Clerk of Courts office located at 7619 Memphis Avenue and sign a form requesting a continuance. Once you receive a continuance, your court appearance is now mandatory.

5. What methods of payment are acceptable?

We accept:

• Cash
• Checks (not out of state)
• Debit cards with the MasterCard or Visa logo
• MasterCard
• Visa

Note: continuances are cash only.

6. When is the waiver amount due?

You can pay your waiverable ticket up to the day before court in person at the Clerk of Courts office or mail the ticket and waiver at least 10 days prior to your court date to:
7619 Memphis Avenue
Brooklyn, OH 44144

Your court date is located at the bottom right of your citation.

7. What is the cost of the citation?

Costs of the citations can be found on the Waiver Schedule (PDF).

8. Who is the Magistrate and Prosecutor?

The Magistrate is Vince Ruffa, and the Prosecutor is Jim McDonnell.

9. What are your hours of operation?

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

10. Where do I send my payment?

On the reverse side of the citation is our address:
7619 Memphis Avenue
Brooklyn, OH 44144

11. Who should I make the check payable to?

Make it out to "City of Brooklyn".

12. What is the telephone number for Juvenile Court?

The address and telephone number is on the citation. For reference:
1910 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-443-3425

13. What is the telephone number for Parma Municipal Court?

The address is located on the citation. For reference:
5555 Powers Boulevard
Parma, OH 44129
Phone: 440-887-7400

14. Is my citation waiverable?

Most traffic citations are waiverable; consult the Waiver Schedule (PDF) to find out if yours is or is not.