The Jury Trial scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024 has resolved and you do not need to appear.
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Willoughby Municipal Court is open to the public Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, excluding federal holidays or days ordered closed by the Court. The Court accepts phone calls from the public Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. To obtain information on your case or to make a payment, please refer to the link(s) below.
WELCOME TO THE WILLOUGHBY MUNICIPAL COURT
Willoughby Municipal Court has jurisdiction over 10 communities and 14 agencies, which include the Cities of Eastlake, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick, and the Villages of Lakeline, Timberlake and Waite Hill.
The Court also has jurisdiction over the Lakeland Community College, the Cuyahoga and Lake County Metroparks located within its jurisdiction, the Eastlake Port Authority, and 10 other State and County Agencies.
Willoughby Municipal Court tries all misdemeanors, ordinance violations and traffic cases occurring within its jurisdiction, civil cases (where $15,000 or less is in controversy) and small claim complaints (where $6,000 or less is in controversy).
Felony cases are heard for determination of probable cause prior to being bound over to the Lake County Common Pleas Court.
Waiving a Ticket
Online – Online Payments
Access the waiverable schedule here
Hours
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday – Friday
Contact
Location
4000 Erie Street
Willoughby, OH 44094
Case Access
Look up Civil, Criminal or Traffic cases by name, case, ticket or incident number.
Legal Terms
Terminology commonly used in the courtroom.
Court Forms
Download various Willoughby Municipal Court Forms.
Jury Information
Helpful information all about jury duty, and what to do if you've been summoned.
Court Rules
The Local Rules of Court for Willoughby Municipal Court.
Payments
Pay Court-ordered Fines and Costs online. Have your Case Number ready.