Frequently Asked Questions
D. Andrew Batsche, Judge
Debra Gardner, Clerk of Court
- How do I change my court date?
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- Download time waiver and continuance form. Email form to info@masoncourtoh.gov.
- Must be requested BEFORE your hearing or it will be denied, barring emergency circumstances.
- If you have an emergency, please provide documentation with your continuance request.
- I have a warrant, how do I get a new court date?
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- Turn yourself in at Mason Municipal Court on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., if you want your case heard that day.
- If you arrive on any other day or at any other time you will be arrested on your warrant and taken to jail.
- If your case involves a victim, it may be continued to another date.
- How do I make a payment?
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- In person at 5950 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040
- Online - Click "Online Payments" on the main page of the website. Look up your case by last name.
- By Phone - call 866-895-0198
- PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. CASH, CREDIT CARD, MONEY ORDER ARE ACCEPTABLE.
- How much do I owe?
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- Use "Record Search" on website, click on your case, scroll down to "Fines and Costs" section
- I received a notice that my fines and costs are in collections, how do I pay?
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- If paying balance in full, you can make the payment at the Court.
- If paying partial amount, you must contact 800-693-6835 to make payments.
- How do I get a copy of my case file or audio recording of hearings?
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- Download "Public Records Request" form from the website
- It can be found under "Criminal/Traffic" or "Civil" then "Forms"
- Fill out completely and email request to info@masoncourtoh.gov
- NOTE: We do not employ a court reporter. You must request an audio CD of your hearing and hire a court reporter to prepare a transcript for purposes of appeal or objections.
- My license is suspended, what do I do to get it back?
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- Determine why your license is suspended by contacting the BMV - see link under "Useful Links" menu on website
- BMV Reinstatement Fee must be paid to the BMV, not the Court
- If you are suspended by the Court for failure to appear/pay a ticket, you can look up your case to make payment
- If you are suspended by the Court as part of a sentence, you can request privileges by filing a motion