Frequently Asked Questions

Legal Terms




How do I pay a ticket?
You can pay a ticket in the following ways: In Person: You can pay your ticket in person by coming to the Huron Municipal Court Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. (acceptable forms of payment: cash, money order or credit card, we do charge an additional $5.00 fee to use a credit card). By mail: You can mail your payment, along with your ticket, or copy of your ticket to the Huron Municipal Court (acceptable form of payment: money order or certified bank check, we DO NOT accept personal checks). Online: You can pay your ticket online by following this link.

How do I get a warrant block released?
A warrant and block of your Ohio registration was issued for one of two reasons: either a warrant for Contempt of Court for failure to appear or a warrant for Contempt for failure to follow through with a court requirement. If the warrant is for failure to appear, then you will either need to post the appropriate bond to cancel the warrant and/or appear in court to address the charge against you. If the warrant is for failure to comply with a court requirement, then you would need to provide the court with proof of completion of the failed requirement and/or payment of the total fines and costs. Upon clearing the warrant, the court will notify the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles to cancel the registration block. You will then owe a reinstatement fee to the Ohio BMV. The court can also supply you with a certified copy of a warrant block release, upon request, for you to take directly to the Ohio BMV.

How do I cancel a warrant?
A warrant was issued for one of two reasons: either a warrant for Contempt of Court for failure to appear or a warrant for Contempt for failure to follow through with a court requirement. If the warrant is for failure to appear, then you will either need to post the appropriate bond to cancel the warrant and/or appear in court to address the charge against you. If the warrant is for failure to comply with a court requirement, then you would need to provide the court with proof of completion of the failed requirement and/or payment of the total fines and costs

How do I get a license forfeiture or NRVC released?
A license forfeiture or a non-resident violator compact forfeiture has been issued for failure to appear and/or pay a citation. If it is for failure to appear, you will be required to appear for court and/or post the necessary bond in the case. If the forfeiture is for failure to pay a citation; then you will be required to pay the citation in full to release the forfeiture. Please Note that we will not accept partial payments on any license forfeiture. Upon clearing the forfeiture, the court will notify the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, or the appropriate agency in the state where you reside, to cancel the forfeiture. You will then owe a reinstatement fee to the Ohio BMV. The court can also supply you with a certified copy of a release of forfeiture, upon request, for you to take directly to the Ohio BMV, or your home state license bureau.

Where do I post bond?
Bond shall be posted at the Huron Municipal Court during normal working hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. After hours, bonds can be posted at the Huron Police Station or if someone is incarcerated, at the Erie County Jail (be advised that the Erie County Jail will only accept bond in the form of a money order).

How long does it take to get my bond money back?
If you posted bond for someone (the bond must have been put in your name), then you should receive your bond refund check in the mail within 4 weeks from the conclusion of the case.

What do I do if I received a summons?
If you have received a summons to appear on a criminal or traffic case, you need to appear in court at the designated date, time and location. If you have received a civil summons action in forcible entry and detainer or a summons in a small claims complaint, you need to appear in court at the designated date, time and location. If you have received a civil summons action, you have twenty-eight (28) days from the date of service to file an answer.

What do I do if I cannot make a court appearance?
Only a Judge can change a Court date. If you know that you will not be available for a scheduled court appearance, you need to seek court approval to re-schedule. Please be advised that a fee is assessed for all changes, in the amount of $10.00. If you are being represented by an attorney, then you must go through your attorney to continue your case. If your case is scheduled for a Trial, please refer to the Huron Municipal Court Rules for guidance.

How can I get a case expunged/or sealed from my record?
You need to file an application with the court. Sample forms can be found here. A fee of $75.00 is required when the application is filed. Your case would then be set for an expungment hearing, you are not required to attend this hearing. At the hearing the Judge will make a determination about expungment and an entry will be sent to you.

What if my case has been sent to collections?
Call Capital Recovery Systems at (800) 693-6835 or pay the court directly all costs and collection fees. The court will then cancel your account with Capital Recovery Systems.

How do I file a claim?
If your claim amount does not exceed $6,000.00, you may file a complaint in the Small Claims Department. You do not need an attorney to file this complaint. If your claim amount does not exceed $15,000.00, you may file a complaint in the Civil General Department. Unless you are familiar with all aspects of initializing and pursuing a case in this department, you may need to hire an attorney, as court personnel are not allowed to give legal advice.

How do I collect a judgment?
You may pursue all legal means available to you to collect a judgment awarded to you by the Court. The Court is not responsible for any part of this process and the court personnel cannot provide any legal advice.

How do I get a judgment off of my credit report?
Civil judgments will find their way to your credit report. You may send a certified copy of satisfaction of judgment/dismissal to each of the following credit bureaus to get the judgment taken off:

Experian Services
PO Box 4500
Allen, TX 75013
(888) 397-3742
Transunion LLC
PO Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
(800) 888-4213
Equifax Credit Union
PO Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
(800) 685-1111

Can I make a payment by phone?
The Huron Municipal Court does not accept payments by phone.

Can I use another person's credit card?
No, someone else can pay for you with their credit card however; they must be present with a government issued photo ID at the time of the transaction.

Who do I make my check payable to?
The Huron Municipal Court does not accept personal checks. All money orders and certified bank checks shall be made payable to the Huron Municipal Court.

How do I file Proof of Insurance?
See Proof of Insurance or Financial Responsibility