Information
Fremont Municipal Court's jurisdiction includes the City of Fremont, Ballville Township and Sandusky Township.
The Clerk's office is responsible for receipting all monies due for traffic, criminal, civil, small claims, rent escrow and trusteeships. These monies are then disbursed pursuant to Ohio Revised Code.
Court Schedule
- Monday through Friday:
- Incarceration Hearings are held at the Judge's availability
- Monday:
- Civil Hearings
Small Claims Hearings - Tuesday:
- Final pre-trials, Preliminary Hearings, Dispositions, Trial to Courts, Compliance hearings, Sentencings
- Wednesday:
- 9:00 a.m. Arraignments Last Name beginning with A – M
- 1:00 p.m. Advise of Attorney Hearings
- 1:30 p.m. Arraignments Last Name beginning with N-Z
- Thursday:
- Final pre-trials, Preliminary Hearings, Dispositions, Trial to Courts, Compliance hearings, Sentencings
- Friday:
- Jury Trials
Warrants
If a warrant has been issued for your arrest from the Fremont Municipal Court, it will be your responsibility to turn yourself in to the court. We do not schedule hearings for Defendants who have a warrant.
Weddings
The Judge performs weddings for individuals by appointment only, with a fee of $25.00. A picture ID is required for both individuals. If an interpreter is needed the wedding party shall be responsible for the cost (if any).
Forms of Payment
- Traffic/Criminal
- Cash, Checks, Money Order, Certified Check payments directly at court or through the postal service (Please do not send cash in the mail). A processing fee will apply for any credit card payments.
- Civil and Small Claims
- Accept cash, checks, credit cards for all filings. Payments on judgment must be in cash or Certified Bank Check (payable to Fremont Municipal Court). A processing fee will apply for any credit card transactions.
Holiday Schedule - Court Closed
New Year's Day | Independence Day |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Labor Day |
Presidents Day | Columbus Day |
Good Friday (Close at Noon) | Veteran's Day |
Memorial Day | Thanksgiving Day |
Juneteenth | Day After Thanksgiving |
Christmas Day |