Mon–Thu · 8:15 AM–4:30 PM · Fri · 8:15 AM–2:30 PM · (216) 526-4000

The Court

Court Information

Hours, closures, online services, dress code, and everything you need before visiting the East Cleveland Municipal Court.

Hours of Operation

When we are open

Monday – Thursday8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Remember

All postings must be in our office by 4:15 PM to be posted for that day.

Holiday Closures

Planned closures

Veteran’s Day

November 11 & November 12

Closed
Thanksgiving

November 25 & November 26

Closed

Docket Schedule

Weekly docket

Monday

  • 9:30 a.m. — Criminal trials, pre-trials, preliminary hearings
  • 1:30 p.m. — Bench trials and probation violation hearings
  • 2nd Monday, 9:30 a.m. — RTA hearings
  • 5:30 p.m. — Finish First / Emotional Intelligence Program

Tuesday

  • 9:30 a.m. — First causes and eviction hearings
  • 10:30 a.m. — Small claims, case management, second causes, money-only hearings
  • 1st Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. — Probation and expungement hearings
  • 3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. — Criminal tax hearings

Wednesday

  • 9:30 a.m. — Traffic and criminal misdemeanor hearings
  • 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. — Traffic hearings
  • 2nd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. — Criminal housing code enforcement and fire ordinance violations

Thursday

  • 9:30 a.m. — Criminal trials and pre-trials
  • 1:30 p.m. — Criminal trials and pre-trials

Friday

  • Scheduled trials

Directions

Finding the courthouse

East Cleveland Municipal Court
14340 Euclid Avenue
East Cleveland, Ohio 44112

The Court is located in East Cleveland City Hall on Euclid Avenue, served by RTA bus and rapid transit lines.

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Annual Reports

Court reporting

Review the Court's published annual report and the current listing of court programs.

Courtroom Standards

Proper attire is required

To preserve the dignity of the Court and ensure a respectful environment, visitors must follow the dress code. The following items are not permitted:

Not permitted

  • Tank Tops
  • Shorts
  • Sagging pants
  • Hats or caps

Required

Shoes MUST be worn.

Have questions?

Reach the East Cleveland Municipal Court by phone or in person during business hours.