A hearing will be scheduled. The Juvenile and a parent/legal guardian/legal custodian must appear with the Juvenile. A ticket for a moving violation cannot be "paid off" without a hearing.
Right to an Attorney: The Juvenile has a right to be represented by an attorney at any Court hearing. The Juvenile may request a continuance to hire an attorney. The Juvenile may also waive counsel and proceed without an attorney by filling out a waiver of counsel form at Court. WHEN YOU APPEAR FOR YOUR HEARING you may request a form from the clerk to fill out and bring in to the hearing. Form AC-306 - Juvenile Traffic Statement of Rights and Waiver of Counsel ( Word | PDF )
Entering a Plea: If the Juvenile waives the right to counsel, the Juvenile can admit or deny the charge. A plea of No Contest is not authorized by the Juvenile rules and cannot be accepted.
Denial: If the Juvenile denies the charge, the case will be continued to another date for a trial. At that time, the prosecutor will present the evidence against the Juvenile. The Juvenile may bring and/or subpoena witnesses. The hearing will be conducted pursuant to the Rules of Evidence and Juvenile Procedure. After hearing the evidence, the Magistrate will determine if the charge has been proven.
Admission:By admitting the charge, the Juvenile gives up the right to hear and question the witnesses against the Juvenile; the right to remain silent; the right to present witnesses in the Juvenile's own behalf.Upon admission, the Juvenile will be adjudicated a Juvenile Traffic Offender. This is similar to an adult being found guilty of a traffic offense.
Proof of insurance may be brought in person to the Court. The Court can take FRA information prior to the case being closed. After the case is closed, this information must be supplied directly to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Proof of insurance is a State of Ohio requirement. If you showed proof of insurance at the time of the offense, then you have complied with the State of Ohio requirements, no further action on your behalf is required. If you did not show proof of insurance at the time of the offense, the Court is required to notify the State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles who in turn will mail you a request for proof of insurance. Failure to comply will result in a suspension of your driving privileges. DO NOT SEND PROOF OF INSURANCE TO THE COURT AFTER PAYMENT.
There may be a fine of up to $50.00 and Court Costs. A Court imposed suspension of 90 to 180 days may be imposed.
Within 60 days of disposition, the Juvenile must complete a BMV Approved Juvenile Drivers Intervention Program.
Most Traffic Offenses are minor misdemeanors (MM). Offenses such as OVI, Driving under Suspension, Driving without a license, and others carry significantly more penalties and the Juvenile is encouraged to seek legal counsel. Probation may be ordered and detention time or other consequences may be imposed.
Some offenses may require a mandatory license suspension or restriction.
A moving violation within six months of having been issued a probationary driver's license, and the Juvenile is still 16 years old, the BMV will send a letter that a restriction will be placed on the license which only permits driving if accompanied by a parent or a guardian for the next six months or until age 17, whichever comes first. The Court may grant driving privileges.
Second Moving Violation occurring before age 18. Mandatory suspension for a minimum of 90 days. The Court may grant driving privileges.
Third Moving Violation occurring before age 18, mandatory suspension for a minimum of one year. The Court may grant driving privileges.
Moving violation while driving under limited driving privileges occurring before age 18 and driving under limited driving privileges, Mandatory suspension for one year by the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) and NO driving privileges are permitted by law.