Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Mayor's Court
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Mayor's Court
If the box above the court date on your ticket has an “X,” or is circled, you must appear before Mayor’s Court on the date and at the time shown on the ticket.
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Mayor's Court
- Proper Identification (Drivers License, State ID)
- Copy of Citation.
- Appearance Letter or Court Documents.
- Any receipts regarding your case - Bond receipts, cash bail receipts, etc.
- Any documents which prove compliance with judicial orders and/or sentencing.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Money to pay for fines (cash, check or credit/debit card).
- When paying on an Agreement, a copy of the agreement must be included.
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Mayor's Court
Click on the links below for information and fines:
Traffic Offenses Page
Traffic Offenses Fines & Costs Sheet
Speed Offenses Page
SPEED Offenses Fines & Costs Sheet
To speak to our Clerk of Courts call: 440-526-4895 - PRESS # 4
The Clerk is unavailable to take calls while court is in session Thursdays 1pm-6pm. -
Mayor's Court
Please complete the information below and fax to 440-717-4002 or email court@broadview-heights.org
- Name, address, phone number
- Include ticket number (upper right hand corner)
- You must state that you waive your right to a speedy trial
- You must indicate the court date and time you are scheduled to appear
- You must state why you are requesting a continuance
- You are to request a continuance to the next court date and time, found on the court calendar
- You must indicate that you are aware there is a $5.00 fee for a continuance
- You must SIGN the request then fax, scan, or screen shot and email
We need to receive a request for continuance by 4pm the day prior to the original court date. You will need to call the court after you email/fax, to be sure we received the continuance request and we can advise if it was granted.
If you live local or want to come to court to sign a continuance form, this can be done M - F 8:30am - 4:30pm, but only up to 11 am on your court date. The court window will close at noon on court days and open again at 1 :00 pm for court. After 1 :00 pm, you must speak directly to the prosecutor to request an additional continuance.
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Mayor's Court
- The Mayor performs weddings for residents of Broadview Heights. They are generally scheduled during business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm, by appointment. It is a short civil ceremony, held in the Council Chambers. A marriage license must be obtained from the Cuyahoga County Marriage License Bureau prior to the ceremony.
- To schedule a wedding contact the Mayor’s office at 440-526-3651.