About the Court

The Franklin County Municipal Court provides justice and resolves disputes in a fair, accessible, and courteous manner and serves as a resource to the community it serves.

General Information

The Court has fourteen General Division judges and one Environmental Division judge. Judges preside over civil, criminal, and traffic cases and conduct both jury and non-jury trials. The Court's jurisdiction includes traffic cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil cases where the amount at issue is $15,000 or less.

The Environmental Division has exclusive jurisdiction to enforce local codes and regulations affecting real property, such as fire and building codes. Despite its jurisdiction and name, the Franklin County Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City of Columbus government.

Environmental Court

Get in the Know - Important Information

FAQ

Getting to Court

The Franklin County Municipal Court is located just north of Interstate 70, in downtown Columbus, Ohio, in the County Complex bounded by High Street, Fulton Street, Front Street, and Mound Street. The Municipal Court building is the southernmost building facing High Street in the County Complex.

Franklin County Municipal Court
375 South High St.
Columbus OH 43215

The Court is convenient to COTA

Upon arriving for Court, all visitors are required to go through Court Security.

ODOT, The City of Columbus, and Franklin County are conducting major construction projects directly impacting visitors to the Municipal Court, particularly those parking in the garages.

Parking Information

There are a variety of parking locations and bus lines near the Municipal Court.

Daily Parking lots and garages:

The Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA, offers bus service from all over the county to locations near the courthouse.

Bus stops near Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus include:

  • E Mound St & S High St.
  • W Mound St & S High St.
  • S Front St & W Mound St.
  • S High St & W Blenkner St.
  • E Main St & S High St.
  • W Main St & S Ludlow St.

You can also learn more about COTA's bus services.

There are also many surface lots near the court. Downtown Columbus and Park Columbus show links to many.

ODOT, The City of Columbus, and Franklin County are conducting major construction projects directly impacting visitors to the Municipal Court, particularly those parking in the garages.

Holiday Schedule

The Court observes the following holidays and will be closed:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous People's Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

2026 Holiday Schedule with Early Closures(PDF, 208KB)

Annual Reports

Statutory Interest Rates

The statutory interest rate applicable when money becomes due on a written instrument, R.C. 1343.03(A), and to judgments rendered in civil actions for tortious conduct and breach of contract, R.C. 1343.03(B), will be at 7% per annum for judgments granted during the calendar year of 2026, as recently determined by the Tax Commissioner pursuant to R.C. 5703.47.

 

View the Tax Commissioner's certification of the rate for 2026 and a chart showing the rates for the last several years.

Publication - Events and Media Releases

Get the latest updates on what is happening at the Court. Discover updated policies and procedures, official press releases, and announcements highlighting Franklin County Municipal Court events.

Community Event Calendar

Please see the Community Event Calendar for details on upcoming events.

If organizations want the Franklin County Municipal Court staff to appear at specific events, please contact the court's Public Information Officer, Jodi Andes. Please submit the requests via email at jodi.andes@franklincountymunicourt.org.

New Scam Involving GPS Monitoring

August 4, 2025 | Franklin County Sheriff's Office Issues Warning on GPS Scam August 11, 2025 - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a new scam affecting Franklin County families; fraudsters claiming to be Sheriff's deputies claim defendants can have court-ordered GPS monitoring set up early, for a hefty fee. Don't be fooled. Early setup of GPS monitoring is not available, and court costs are only payable through the Franklin County Municipal Clerk's Office. Furthermore, fines are only established by a judge or magistrate and would be included in any sentencing documentation. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office asks that anyone affected by this scam call their local law enforcement. This scam isn't isolated to Central Ohio alone. Several other Sheriff's Offices in the country have also warned their residents.

08/04/25 Press Release(PDF, 171KB)

Location & Hours

Location

Franklin County Municipal Court
375 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Directions

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM

Note: Arraignments for persons held in custody are also held on Saturdays starting at 9 AM

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Building Directory

Building Directory(PDF, 216KB)

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