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
Remember
All postings must be in our office by 4:15 PM to be posted for that day.
Holiday Closures
Planned closures
November 11 & November 12
November 25 & November 26
Case Search & Payments
View your case docket and pay tickets online
Search case dockets, review case information, and pay traffic tickets through the Court's online case information portal. The portal opens in a new tab.
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.
Open mapAnnual Reports
Court reporting
Review the Court's published annual report and the current listing of court programs.
Online Services
Access court services online
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.