MAYOR’S COURT
Received a citation from the South Amherst Police Department?
You must either:
- Waive the Citation & pay the fine before the marked court date
- Appear in Court on the marked court date
If the citation is marked “personal appearance required” at the top, you must appear in court.
If you fail to appear, your driver’s license may be suspended and you may have a warrant for your arrest even if you are an out of state driver. Additional fees will be assessed for supplemental citations.
Proof of Insurance:
If you were not able to provide proof of insurance at the time of the citation & the citation is marked that you have not shown financial responsibility proof, you must provide proof of insurance with your waiver or bring it with you to court. Insurance date must be valid at the time of the citation.
Payments:
If you choose to mail in a waiver, please ensure the payment is postmarked before the court date listed on your citation. Please sign the back of the blue citation & enclose check or money order to:
South Amherst Mayor’s Court
103 W Main St
South Amherst, OH 44001
If you choose to pay with a credit/debit card, please follow the below link.
https://villageofsouthamherst.com/online-payments/
In person payments are available during business hours at 103 West Main St. South Amherst, Ohio 44001.
Cash, Check, & Money Order accepted.
Court:
If you choose to appear in court, the date will be listed in the top left-hand corner of the citation.
Court hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. You will be called in to court individually on a first come first serve basis.
If the citation is marked “personal appearance required” at the top, you must appear in court.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I owe to satisfy my citation?
Please use the following link to search for your citation. Contact the clerk with any questions.
https://villageofsouthamherst.com/online-payments/
What payments are accepted?
Currently, the Court accepts cash, personal or bank check, money order, & online payment. Online payments will have a service fee assessed. If paying by mail, we recommend not sending cash.
Can I pay online?
Yes, payment can be made online. Click the button below to pay by credit card.
Can I set up a Payment Plan?
Please contact the Clerk to customize a payment plan.
What if I am not available for the scheduled Court Date?
Please contact the clerk before the scheduled date & time. The case may be scheduled for the next court date or other agreed upon date depending on compliance with Ohio Laws.
What if I plead “not guilty”?
To plead “not guilty”, you must first appear at South Amherst Mayor’s Court and the case will be transferred to Oberlin Municipal Court. Oberlin Municipal Court will contact you with the court date. Once it is transferred, South Amherst Mayor’s Court does not have control over court dates/times.
I need a license forfeiture released!
To release a license forfeiture, you must pay the citation in full & recieve a "license forfeiture release letter".
Contact the Clerk.