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Mansfield and Richland County OVI, Criminal and Traffic Defense Attorney

Mansfield is the county seat of Richland County, Ohio and the Municipal Court in Mansfield has jurisdiction over most of Richland County with the exception of Shelby, Shiloh, and Plymouth townships.

Tickets and charges that occur in Richland County, issued from the various police departments throughout the county, will be heard in the Mansfield Municipal Court. The Franklin County Municipal Court is located at 30 N. Diamond Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902.

The Mansfield Municipal Court is presided over by Judge Jerry Ault and Judge Frank Ardis.

OFFENSES IN MANSFIELD AND RICHLAND COUNTY

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    POTENTIAL PENALTIES IN RICHLAND COUNTY

    Under the Ohio Revised Code and the Mansfield Municipal Code, someone who pleads guilty or no contest to a criminal offense can face the following penalties:

    • Minor Misdemeanor: A fine of up to $150;
    • Fourth-Degree Misdemeanor: A fine of up to $250, and up to 30 days in jail.
    • Third-Degree Misdemeanor: A fine of up to $500, and up to 60 days in jail.
    • Second-Degree Misdemeanor: A fine of up to $750, and up to 90 days in jail.
    • First-Degree Misdemeanor A fine of up to $1,000, and up to 180 days in jail.