Seal of Muskingum County

Jay F. Vinsel, Judge

D. Scott Rankin, Judge

Crystal M. Brokaw, Clerk of Court

Muskingum County Court

Violation Bureau Fine Schedule And Payment Information

The offenses listed below do not require a court appearance unless it is your third or more moving violation within the last twelve (12) months

If a personal appearance is necessary, bring with you proof of insurance as of THE DATE OF YOUR TRAFFIC VIOLATION. Proof of insurance may be shown with a form from your insurance agent or a current face sheet of your insurance policy.

Failure to pay or appear may result in your Driver's LICENSE BEING CANCELLED, Suspended, or an arrest warrant.
4513.263 Seat Belt
Driver $76.00
Passenger $66.00
4511.21 Speed
0-20 MPH Over Limit $100.00
21+ MPH Over Limit $125.00
4511.12 - 4511.17 Traffic Control Devices $115.00
4511.21A - 4511.65 ADCA/Slow Speed $115.00
4511.70 - 4511.75 Miscellaneous Violations $115.00
4513.02 - 4513.262 Mechanical Violations $115.00
4513.27 - 4513.31 Safety & Load Violations $115.00
4511.69F Parking in a Handicap Zone MUST APPEAR
4511.66 - 4511.69 Parking Violations $110.00
4503.11 - 4503.21 Registration/Display of Plates $110.00
4510.12(MM) Expired Operator's License (Less than 6 Months) $175.00
2nd Moving Violation Within 1 Year Add $20.00 to Amount Owed
3rd Moving Violation Within 1 Year $300.00 Bond and MUST APPEAR

Payment Options

By Mail:
  1. Include your ticket, and mail with check or money order, made payable to the Muskingum County Court, for the total amount due. If you want to receive a receipt, you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment.
  2. nclude Proof of Insurance (if not shown to the officer). Proof of insurance is required by Ohio Law.
In Person:
  1. You may pay by cash or with credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) during office hours (8:00am-4:00pm M-F).
    When the Court is closed, you may pay at the Sheriff's Dept.
  2. If you wish to appear or are ORDERED TO APPEAR:
    You must appear on your court date at 8:45 a.m. You may enter a plea of Guilty, No Contest, or Not Guilty. A plea of Guilty or No Contest requires payment of your fine and court cost at that time. A Not Guilty plea will continue your case to a trial date.