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SHAKER HEIGHTS
MUNICIPAL COURT
COURT COURIER
(216) 491-1300
www.shakerheightscourt.org
ACTIVITIES DURING THE
1st QUARTER, 2021
COVID-19 AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The COVID-19 virus has caused unimaginable problems. One
unfortunate effect of the pandemic is the creation of a perfect storm
of risk factors for domestic violence. Alexandria Ruden, a Legal Aid
attorney specializing in domestic violence cases, states, “Although
COVID-19 does not make an abuser, it exacerbates domestic violence
risk factors drastically.” Some of those factors:
· Parents stressed by virtual learning and loss of socialization for
their kids
· Job and wage losses
· Uncertainty over housing needs – evictions
· Increased use of alcohol as a coping mechanism (Liquor sales have
spiked during the pandemic.)
· Increased isolation of individuals from friends, family and outside
jobs and activities.
Stay-at-home orders intended to limit the spread of COVID-19
have caused some victims to be confined at home with their abusers. Before the pandemic,
survivors of such violence might flee to shelters while their abusers were at work. Now, with so
many people out of work or working from home, it has become harder to escape an abusive
situation. This has led to a serious decline of to the pandemic, this specialized court will
survivors at women’s shelters across Ohio. hopefully aid in treatment and rehabilitation
Many shelter referrals are the survivors who for domestic abusers and bring peace of mind
end up hospitalized with serious injuries or to survivors and the community.
whose abusers have been arrested. Plus, the
Shaker Heights Municipal Court saw
pandemic has forced survivors to weigh the
an increase of domestic violence cases filed
risks of remaining in abusive homes to the
in 2020. But, like the rest of Ohio and the
uncertainty of the pandemic on them and
country, numbers do not tell the entire story.
their children.
We are just now starting to see the true effects
We interviewed Jill Smialek, the of the lock down a year later. With
manager of the Witness Victim Service restrictions declining, more survivors are
Center for Cuyahoga County to learn about now leaving home and seeking help with area
the impact of COVID-19 on domestic programs and shelters.
violence in this county. Although the
There are ways that you can be on the
numbers of domestic violence cases in
lookout for situations of domestic abuse. If
Cleveland rose only modestly during 2020,
you believe someone is in a violent situation,
Ms. Smialek strongly believes that domestic
check in with the person as the abuser may be
violence is on the rise. One factor often seen
trying to manipulate the person into feeling
in domestic violence situations is victims
isolated and hopeless. If someone discloses
being kept alone and cut off from their world.
domestic violence, the first thing you can do
She explained that the stay-at-home orders
is believe them and tell them you are there for
have caused many to work from home and
them. Listen to as much of their story as they
refrain from seeing friends or family. This
want to share and tell them that you’d like to
separation from family, friends, and
help them find assistance when they are
neighbors is the exact isolationism which
ready.
puts victims at risk for violence. Likewise,
the pandemic has put enormous financial If the person needs a safe place to
stress on families due to the economic sleep, or if they’d like to talk to a counselor
downturn. Ms. Smialek relayed that or access support groups, tell them they can
unemployment is also a risk factor for call Journey Center for Safety and Healing.
increased incidents of domestic violence. Their 24-hour hotline is 216-391-HELP
(4357). If they have questions about the
The Cuyahoga County Court of
criminal process or orders of protection – or
Common Pleas recently created a specialized
if they just don’t know where to start to try to
docket dedicated to cases involving domestic
get out of their dangerous situation, they can
violence. Judge Sherrie Miday presides over
call the Family Justice Center at 216-443-
this docket which sees the most egregious
7345 and they will be connected to a victim
offenders: those accused of attempted
advocate. Advocates are available Monday
strangulation or the use of a gun on the
through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30.
survivor. Intensive probation and offender
monitoring is a key component of this docket.
With domestic violence cases on the rise due
Of course, if there is an emergency and public policy which determines if an inmate
someone is in danger, the first call should can be let out of prison to attend such events?
always be to 911! The answer is “sometimes.” If the inmate is
provided an opportunity to take leave from
jail to tend to serious matters of family or
health, the process is called a “furlough.”
FUNNY IN-COURT
An emergency furlough is a court
TESTIMONY… order permitting the inmate to temporarily
Lawyer: "What is your date of birth?" leave the prison or jail to participate in certain
Witness: "July 15th." emergency matters. This may include
Lawyer: "What year?" attending a funeral, going to the hospital, or
Witness: "Every year." even participating in a job interview for
employment post-conviction. A furlough is
not a guaranteed right to individuals but more
of a privilege that courts offer to prisoners
during their time in custody. Under Ohio law,
courts have discretion to decide whether
someone is entitled to a furlough. Many
factors are considered including the crime for
which a sentence is being served, the
person’s behavior in prison, the situation
HELLO! I’D LIKE A presented and much more.
FURLOUGH TO GO,
At times, the inmate may be
PLEASE! accompanied and supervised by an escort
from law enforcement. This situation
frequently arises when the inmate has health
issues. Police may accompany the person to
the office of a doctor, dentist or to a hospital
facility. While furloughed, the inmate’s own
health insurance or Medicaid covers the costs
of medical service. Without a furlough, the
In September 2020, Gov. DeWine police department must absorb these costs.
reported there were roughly 44,600 inmates Make no mistake – these individuals
in Ohio’s state prisons. These inmates may are still serving time. The inmate must return
have health issues, lose family members or to prison once the furlough expires. Failure to
experience other unprecedented events while do so subjects the inmate to charges of
incarcerated. If someone in prison loses their “escape.” Conviction of the charge can
father during their jail sentence, must they lengthen the inmate’s sentence.
miss the funeral or can provision be made for
them to see their parent laid to rest? Is there a Under Ohio law, the inmate must be
informed that he is still in custody and failure
to return will result in a charge of escape. In Both the United States
order to ensure the person understands, courts and Ohio constitutions
recommend including these warnings in guarantee criminal defendants
writing to be acknowledged by the inmate. It the right to a speedy trial. In
is even recommended that police officers addition, both provide rules
read the order to the inmate so there is no for how long one has to wait
question about the limitations or for their trial. According to the
consequences of failure to abide by them. U.S. constitution, a state has the discretion to
determine the length of time between arrest
and trial. In Ohio, that determination is
embodied in a statute that sets forth when a
trial must be held. It also states that number
is not absolute. Instead, Ohio laws give courts
COVID-19 AND SPEEDY the ability to delay the speedy trial deadline
TRIAL: AN ONGOING during a period of any reasonable
continuance. Therefore, the next question
DANCE A.G. Yost answered was what constituted
“reasonableness.”
The A.G. found that a pandemic was a
reasonable basis for lengthening the speedy
trial deadline. He reasoned that the Ohio
Department of Health banned gatherings of
50 or more individuals in a single room. And,
while small gatherings were not prohibited,
Everyone charged with a crime has the the Department of Health advised Ohioans to
right to a “speedy” trial. But, just as the avoid unnecessary non-familial gatherings of
COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives more than 10. As a result, the ability to have
in unimaginable ways, it has also affected our a jury trial was made difficult, if not
judicial system. In March of 2020, Ohio impossible, under the department’s
Attorney General Dave Yost was asked recommendations. A trial would endanger
whether courts could suspend jury trial jurors and courtroom staff. It could pose a
activity for the public’s safety despite speedy great danger to those defendants incarcerated
trial obligations. The A.G. concluded that while awaiting trial. As jails already were
such a suspension was allowed under federal experiencing a high level of COVID-19
and state law. He provided a detailed analysis cases, limiting a defendant’s exposure to the
of the issue and provided courts the basis to virus would be helpful to the incarcerated
stay this fundamental right. In his analysis, he population.
addressed from where the right to a speedy
trial comes and described under what In addition to reviewing the Ohio laws,
conditions it could be tolled. a Federal Court in Ohio addressed this issue.
The court held that if delaying speedy trial
outweighs the best interest of the public and
the defendant, a delay or stay was Strangulation is a scary concept to read
appropriate. about but it is important to understand its
significance. Strangulation is a form of
Finally, Attorney General Yost
asphyxia characterized by closure of vessels
compared the situation to a natural disaster
and/or air passages of the neck due to external
since the stay was not the results of actions
pressure. Persons strangled commonly
by the parties. Since natural disasters are an
experience blurred vision, a narrowing field
appropriate basis to stay a speedy trial, so was
of vision, twinkling lights and an inability to
the pandemic.
move their eyes.
While it is never ideal to delay speedy
Strangulation is not the same as
trial or to stay any procedural right for that
“choking.” Strangulation means to obstruct
matter, the laws of Ohio and the nation
the normal breathing of a person thereby
provide courts the means of so doing. When
depriving the flow of blood to the brain. Data
the health of the parties and public are at
shows us that most strangulations are not heat
stake, such actions are essential.
of the moment. Instead, they are
FUNNY IN-COURT contemplated and intentional criminal acts.
Choking by comparison means having the
TESTIMONY… windpipe blocked entirely of partially by
Lawyer: "Doctor, how many autopsies have you some foreign object like food and it is
performed on dead people?" accidental. For proper reporting and
Witness: "All my autopsies description of victims who suffer intentional
have been performed on pressure to the neck, the term to be used is
dead people." “strangulation”
Strangulation can lead to serious
health consequences especially when
occurring in situations of domestic violence.
A lack of oxygen to the brain may lead to
unconsciousness, brain injury, and instant or
DEFINING delayed death. Sixty to eighty percent of
STRANGULATION victims in high-risk domestic violence
situations experience multiple, non-fatal
strangulations. New research suggests that
strangulation victims are at risk of suffering
arterial and carotid dissections.
However, the problem with detecting
strangulation is that few signs or symptoms
may be apparent – especially to those
untrained to detect them. Up to 50% of
victims do not show visible injury and only
3% of victims seek medical attention! As aresult, it is extremely important for a victim with committing a marked lanes violation
to explain to an officer or doctor exactly what and operating under the influence of alcohol.
happened during such an incident. It is Turner argued that evidence of his alcohol
recommended that all first responders – impairment was obtained during an unlawful
EMTs, nurses in the ER and medical staff traffic stop because the tires on his vehicle
become aware of the signs of strangulation only touched, but did not cross, the fog line.
which may sound nothing more than the
The parties used sports analogies to
victim’s hoarse voice while explaining what
argue the issue of touching the fog line while
has occurred.
driving. Turner argued that a tennis ball that
bounces on the baseline is in-bounds and a
baseball that hits a foul line is ruled as in the
field of play. Therefore, he reasoned, a
vehicle on a road’s marked lines in still in the
lane of traffic. Alternatively, the state argued
CLEAR WHITE LINE that the situation more resembled football. In
CLARIFIED football, a player is out of bounds when a
sideline or other boundary line is touched. A
football player must be “within” the
boundary, just as the marked lane laws
required a vehicle to be driven “entirely
within” a single lane.
Setting sports analogies aside, the
The Ohio Supreme Court recently Supreme Court looked to Ohio’s Manual of
decided that the single solid white Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
longitudinal line on the right-hand edge of the instead! The MUTCD establishes and defines
roadway – the fog line – merely “discourages all of the markings on Ohio roads, including
or prohibits” a driver from “crossing it.” It different types of line markings. Ohio drivers
does NOT prohibit “driving on” or are expected to know and abide by the
“touching” the line. In State v. Turner, the meaning of roadway markings contained in
court was asked to decide if a police officer the MUTCD because enforcement of Ohio’s
had probable cause to conduct a traffic stop traffic laws is tied to the meaning of markings
for violating lane markings (R.C. in the manual. The definition of a “single
4511.33(A)(1) ) when the officer saw the solid white longitudinal line” when painted
tires of an auto driving on, but not crossing, on a two-lane, two-way roadway like Old
the marked lane line. State Route 74, served only to mark the right-
Driver Turner was stopped by a state hand edge of the roadway. The MUTCD
explains that such a marking merely
trooper on Old State Route 74, a two-lane,
discourages or prohibits crossing it – driving
two-way road in Clermont County. The
upon or touching that line does not.
trouper observed Turner failing to drive
Therefore, when Turner “touched” the fog
within marked lanes. Turner was charged
line, it was not a violation of law.The Supreme Court then remanded the of Ohio argued that the statutory term
case to the lower court to address the “confinement” is not the same as “detention”
argument of whether the trouper’s mistake of under the law. But the Supreme Court
law was “reasonable” and still validated the focused instead on language describing the
stop of Turner’s auto. types of confinement for which a defendant
is entitled to jail-time credit.
Defendant Reed pled guilty to a charge
FUNNY IN-COURT involving criminal gang activity and was
sentenced to 5 years of “community control
TESTIMONY… sanctions” – being on house arrest, that is,
ATTORNEY: Is your and not in jail. Only a few months after Reed
appearance here this was placed on house arrest and electronic
morning pursuant to a monitoring, he violated the terms of his
deposition notice, which I sent to your attorney? community control. The defendant admitted
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to he violated the terms of his community
work. control and was sentenced to serve five years
in prison. He then requested the court grant
him “confinement credit” for the time he was
on house arrest and being electronically
monitored. The trial court denied his request
and imposed the full five-year sentence.
CREDIT FOR
Reed appealed his sentence and the
CONFINEMENT TO THE higher court reversed stating that the
COUCH? statutory definitions of “confinement” and
“detention” were synonymous. The State of
Ohio then appealed the reversal to the Ohio
Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court found that Reed
was not entitled to credit for days spent under
house arrest after being convicted of his
crime. The court said that R.C. 2967.191(A)
of Ohio laws was plain and unambiguous and
limited jail-time credit to specific types of
confinement. These confinements only
included situations in which a person was
Last fall, the Ohio Supreme Court confined in a public or private facility and did
decided State v. Reed (2020-Ohio-4255) not include house arrest. They stated that
which dealt with when a prisoner should be Ohio law did not provide for a reduction in
given credit for jail days served before being sentence for house arrest or electronic
sentenced… “confinement credit.” The state monitoring imposed for a post-convictionviolation. Therefore, Reed was not entitled to After graduating law school, James
credit and was ordered to serve the full five returned to the military where he served as a
years in prison. navy judge in the Judge Advocate General
Corps. In 1965, he was elected as an Ohio
FUNNY IN-COURT state representative where he served until
TESTIMONY… 1974. After 3 years as Director of Law in
Brookpark, James was elected as judge for
Lawyer: "Did you blow your the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations
horn or anything?" Court. Thereafter, he was elected to and
Witness: "After the accident?" served on the Eighth District Court of
Lawyer: "Before the accident."
Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court where
Witness: "Sure, I played for ten years. I even went
he served as a Justice from 1983 to 1985. His
to school for it."
judicial career spanned 23 years.
Justice Celebrezze will be remembered
for his work in the case of Village v. General
Motors Corp. The issue in that case was
whether a worker who is gradually injured
REMEMBERING through the continuous repetition of certain
job tasks can qualify for workers
JUSTICE CELEBREZZE compensation if the disabling injuries arose
from their employment duties. Writing for
the Ohio Supreme Court, then Justice
Celebrezze answered affirmatively. He held
that an employee may receive workers
compensation if the person’s injuries arose
out of their required employment activities.
His decision overruled the “sudden mishap”
rule which previously allowed compensation
only when the work injury was immediate –
Earlier this year, the Ohio legal not when the injury occurred over time
community said goodbye to Ohio Supreme through the worker’s employment.
Court Justice James Celebrezze, a man who Justice Celebrezze’s impact on the
dedicated his life to serving people of Ohio legal community is continued through the
and the United States. James began his career work of his children: Judge Leslie Ann
in public service by enlisting in the Navy Celebrezze, Presiding Judge at the Cuyahoga
after graduating from OSU in 1960. After County Domestic Relations Court and son
serving two years, he attended Cleveland- Nicholas Celebrezze, an attorney who served
Marshall College of Law. While receiving his as a state representative.
legal education, he was a teacher for the
Cleveland public schools.AGGRAVATING, charges, Pettus was accused of going to four
different banks and presenting fraudulent
AGGREGATING ACTS… checks at each location. The counts were
combined by the prosecutor and the
defendant objected. Certainly, the banks were
not elderly or disabled! The Ohio Supreme
Court then looked at the law to determine if
it applied only in the listed and limiting
circumstances – or, if it applied to any type of
crime victim. The Supreme Court held that
R.C. 2913.61(C)(1) applies to all victims
Bippee is your next-door neighbor. regardless of their being part of a special
Her yard is overrun with garden gnomes and group.
tchotchkes. Plastic flowers and squirrels The Supreme Court found that when a
abound! You do not like this so much that series of theft offenses occur involving the
you start stealing a gnome every so often to same capacity and relationship to the victim,
see if he’s missed! These are small, petty the offenses can be added together into one
thefts: a plastic flower plucked from here, larger charge. A series of thefts involving a
PVC birdy from there. Eventually, the thefts common course of conduct can be aggregated
add up and Bippee realizes that someone is even if there are multiple victims. The court
taking her decorative treasures. She sets up a also noted that crimes which are only
security camera and records footage of you “similar” like theft and attempted theft can be
sneaking off her property with her plastic combined only if the victim belongs to a
goose under your arm! Bippee calls the police specific class, such as elderly or in the
and you are arrested and charged for multiple military service. For all other violations, the
counts of theft – each small in value same crimes by the same person, may be
(especially to you!). aggregated regardless of the victims’
The prosecutor, however, applies Ohio identities or class memberships.
law R.C.2913.61(c)(1) and melds all of the For Pettus, that meant his four thefts
theft offenses into a single charge and, due to could be tallied into one larger charge
the aggregate value of the items removed, regardless of the status of the victims!
changes your charge to a felony! You object Greater penalties attached. And for you?
claiming this law applies only if the victim is Better strike a deal with the prosecutor to
elderly, disabled, in active duty service or the return all those plastics now displayed in your
spouse of one in active duty service and back yard even if you’ve developed an
Bippee is none of these. Did you interpret the affinity for gnomes!
law correctly? The Ohio Supreme Court
answered this very question in State v. Pettus.
Lashawn Pettus, the defendant, was
charged with four counts of theft. For the fourFUNNY IN-COURT finds places with organizations where the
individuals may satisfy their court debts. A
TESTIMONY… person need not be indigent to qualify.
ATTORNEY: ALL your Participants may be suffering economic
responses MUST be oral, OK? hardship or other problems related to earning
What school did you go to? a livelihood.
WITNESS: Oral… Each participant is evaluated by CCS
to determine skills, previous work history and
more, so that both the worker and work
facility can benefit from their labor. The work
locations are all local nonprofits. Persons
with secretarial skills may be placed in an
WORKING FOR THE office environment. Someone with
landscaping skills may work for a community
COMMUNITY cleaning leaves. There are also opportunities
COVID-19 has had a for unskilled laborers.
major effect on the nation’s
While CCS is an excellent program, it
economy. Businesses lost customers, profits
may not be well-suited for every nonprofit
and some closed forever. Individuals lost
location or community. The program requires
income due to decreased work hours and job
a great deal of labor supervision. Functions
eliminations. Lack of earnings impacted
must be properly performed. For jobs
everyone including those with fines and costs
managed by CCS, CCS provides liability
to pay when convicted of traffic or criminal
insurance for their participants in the event
offenses. Originally struggling with daily
the worker is injured on the job. For non-
bills, the pressure of new debt arose with
profit sites like municipalities, liability
monetary penalties owned the court.
insurance requirements rest with that non-
Fortunately, there is an organization known
profit.
as Court Community Service willing to help
them out while providing a service to the Shaker Court has referred many
community. convicted offenders to CCS over the years.
Because of the relationship CCS has with the
Court Community Service (CCS) is a
Court, we have been able to help individuals
nonprofit organization. Established in 1985,
use their skills to benefit local nonprofits
its mission is to design and manage quality
while satisfying their monetary obligations to
alternative sentencing options – responsive to
this court.
the needs of courts and community. It
provides adults convicted of nonviolent Is CCS helpful to our
offenses the ability to work off their court community?
debts through supervised acts of community Since January 1, 2021, CCS workers have
service. CCS is referred convicted collected more than 7,478 bags of liter in
individuals by local courts including the public areas!!
Shaker Heights Municipal Court. CCS thenLoquerisne Latine? mostly for “motions in limine” in a
case where the judge considers
something outside the presence of the
jury.
In Loco Parentis – “in the place of the
parent”, used to refer to a person
assuming the normal parental
Here are Latin words that appear responsibilities of a minor.
frequently in the law. How many do you In re – “in the matter of”.
know? Inter Alia – “among others”, used to
indicate an item cited has been pulled
Ab Initio – “from the beginning”. from a larger or more complete list.
Ad Hoc – “for this”, generally Mandamus – “we command” meaning
signifying a solution designed for a a writ issued by a higher court to a
specific problem. lower court.
Ad Litem – “for the case”, describing Mens Rea – “a guilty mind”.
those designated to represent parties
Modus Operandi – “manner of
deemed incapable of representing
operation” or a person’s particular way
themselves, like children.
of doing things.
Amicus Curiae – “a friend of the court”
Nunc Pro Tunc – “now for then”, an
who offers information regarding a
action by a court to correct a previous
case.
procedural or clerical error.
Caveat Emptor – “let the buyer
Per Curiam – “through the court”,
beware!”
when a decision is made by a group of
Certiorari – “to be appraised” or judges.
something that seeks judicial review.
Prima Facia – “at first face”, a matter
De Facto – “in fact” or for all intents that appears to be sufficiently based in
and purposes. the evidence as to be considered true
De Minimis – “about the smallest Pro Bono –“for good”, professional
things”. work done for free.
De Novo – “anew”, often used for a Pro Se – “representing oneself”,
new trial “trial de novo.” without counsel.
Dictum – “a thing said”, usually Quid Pro Quo – “this for that”, an
important because the judge says it. equal exchange of goods or services, or
Duces Tecum – “bring with you”, like of money for some goods.
a “subpoena duces tecum” a summons Respondeat Superior – a concept that
to produce physical evidence. the employer is responsible for the
Habeas Corpus – “may you have the actions of her employees.
body” meaning a writ used to Stare Decisis – “to stand by things
challenge the legality of detention. decided”, the obligation of a judge to
In Limine – “at the threshold”, used stand by prior precedent. Sua Sponte – “of its own accord”,
some action taken by an official body,
without the prompting of another
party.
COVID-19 BENCH-BAR TASKFORCE
Subpoena – “under penalty”, a writ
compelling testimony or some other Judge Montgomery is a member of
action, under penalty for failure to do their COVID-19 Bench-Bar Taskforce. The
so. CMBA continues to host regular meetings of
the Cuyahoga County COVID-19 Bench-Bar
Task Force, led by Cuyahoga County Court
of Common Pleas Administrative and
Presiding Judge Brendan Sheehan.
Attending judges’ share updates on COVID-
19 cases, policies and procedures.
IN AND AROUND…
OUT AND ABOUT… HAVE A SAFE AND
HEALTHY SPRING!!
JUDGE K.J. MONTGOMERY
AND THE STAFF
OF THE
SHAKER HEIGHTS COURT
2021 NEW LAWYER BOOTCAMP
Judge Montgomery joined Judges
Goldberg and Collier-Williams for a zoom
forum where they taught about proper court
decorum for new lawyers. This event was
hosted by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar
Association.MONTHLY TALLY SHEET
MARCH 2021
DISBURSEMENTS OF FINES AND COSTS
COLLECTED BY SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT
ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITIES AND STATE
CURRENT YEAR FUNDS PAID TO: PRIOR YEAR
MONTH YEAR MONTH YEAR
SHAKER HEIGHTS
66,630.90 129,591.55 FINES COLLECTED 57,171.63 151,943.84
187,598.69 378,848.92 COURT COSTS 177,901.42 500,573.79
3,065.00 6,315.50 LEGAL RESEARCH 3,024.00 8,503.00
167.00 1,500.77 INDIGENT TREATMENT 1,485.44 4,231.95
9,647.50 19,528.50 CLERKS COMPUTER 9,572.00 26,866.50
5,087.50 12,316.50 BAIL BOND FEE 4,952.00 14,953.00
21,918.85 60,796.58 CIVIL FEES 21,295.60 66,587.70
3,010.00 7.779.00 ADR FEE 2,472.00 7.571.00
907.00 1.792.00 SECURITY FEE 895.00 2,532.00
0.00 0.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0.00 0.00
4.016.76 6.263.27 SCRAMIINTERLOCK 1,824.40 6,112.97
302,049.20 624.732.59 PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS 280,593.49 789.875.75
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
8,727.00 17.175.50 ALL OTHER FINES 8,034.00 23.780.00
8.727.00 17,175.50 PAID TO UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS 8.034.00 23,780.00
PEPPER PIKE
1,220.00 3.214.40 ALL OTHER FINES 2,854.50 10,483.80
1,220.00 3,214.40 PAID TO PEPPER PIKE 2,854.50 10,483.80
BEACHWOOD
5,110.00 10,061.00 ALL OTHER FINES 5,186.50 20.005.30
5,110.00 10,061.00 PAID TO BEACHWOOD 5,186.50 20,005.30
HUNTING VALLEY
102.00 614.00 ALL OTHER FINES 264.00 1,637.00
102.00 614.00 PAID TO HUNTING VALLEY 264.00 1,637.00
STATE OF OHIO
29.196.44 56.909.45 SEAT BELT/OTHER FINES 28,037.07 76,961.87
8,355.50 20.961.90 CRIMINAL FINES 6.203.00 19.039.20
5.290.50 9,751.38 CRIS FEES 5,076.50 13,782.14
32.00 86.00 CRIME STOPPERS 37.50 113.00
8,125.00 15,415.50 CRIMINAL-REPARATIONS 7,663.12 21,187.01
3,484.80 9,452.52 OHIO LEGAL AID 3.097.71 7,909.01
54,484.24 112,576.75 PAID TO STATE OF OHIO 50.114.90 138,992.23
COLLECTION AGENCY
39,533.61 72.541.47 AGENCY FEES 31.214.61 73,658.96
O.D.P.S.
15.00 65.00 TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL 30.00 30.00
15.00 65.00 PAID TO O.D.P.S. 30.00 30.00
411.241.05 840,980.71 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 378,292.00 1,058,463.04
DISBURSEMENTS OF JUDGMENT PAYMENTS COLLECTED
BY SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT TO LITIGANTS
62,439.92 130,517.02 70,211.19 175,188.25SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT
MONTHLY TALLY SHEET MARCH 2021
CRIMINAL DIVISION
CURRENT YEAR PRIOR YEAR
MONTH YEAR MONTH YEAR
FINES COLLECTED
5,407.50 13,587.00 PARKING 6,608.00 18,280.50
61,223.40 116,004.55 CRIMINAL 50,563.63 133,663.34
0.00 0.00 BOND FORFEITURE 0.00 0.00
66,630.90 129,591.55 TOTAL 57,171.63 151,943.84
COURT COSTS COLLECTED
SHAKER HEIGHTS
2,832.00 6,337.50 PARKING 2,832.00 7,834.50
138,883.89 267,511.32 CRIMINAL 125,929.92 336,595.34
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
23,329.30 47,194.80 CRIMINAL 22,174.50 62,848.25
BEACHWOOD
18,767.00 47,722.80 CRIMINAL 20,361.80 63,996.60
PEPPER PIKE
3,355.50 8,590.50 CRIMINAL 5,680.00 22,198.90
HUNTING VALLEY
431.00 1,492.00 CRIMINAL 923.20 4,226.20
0.00 3,297.00 10% BAIL BOND FEES 4,952.00 14,953.00
187,598.69 382,145.92 TOTAL 182,853.42 512,652.79SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT
MONTHLY TALLY SHEET MARCH 2021
CRIMINAL DIVISION
CURRENT YEAR - 2021 PRIOR YEAR - 2020
MONTH YTD MONTH YTD
TRAFFIC CASES FILED
529 1223 Shaker Heights 654 1672
54 138 University Heights 64 263
11 25 Pepper Pike 10 89
13 44 Beachwood 29 153
4 17 Hunting Valley 7 33
0 0 State of Ohio 0 0
0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
611 1447 TOTALS 764 2210
TRAFFIC CASES CONVICTIONS
693 1324 Shaker Heights 607 1760
48 136 University Heights 84 275
9 27 Pepper Pike 27 116
25 60 Beachwood 51 139
5 14 Hunting Valley 6 32
0 0 State of Ohio 0 0
0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
780 1561 TOTALS n5 2322
TRAFFIC WARRANTS
107 235 Shaker Heights 133 590
17 36 University Heights 17 81
2 5 Pepper Pike 1 18
6 26 Beachwood 31 112
1 1 Hunting Valley 0 3
0 0 State of Ohio 0 0
0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
133 303 TOTALS 182 804
349 670 PARKING TICKETS 327 1049SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT
MONTHLY TALLY SHEET MARCH 2021
CRIMINAL DIVISION
CURRENT YEAR - 2021 PRIOR YEAR - 2020
MONTH YTD MONTH YTD
CRIMINAL MISDEMEANORS FILED
23 41 Shaker Heights 33 75
14 35 University Heights 35 72
2 3 Pepper Pike 0 2
31 83 Beachwood 36 111
0 0 Hunting Valley 1 1
0 0 State of Ohio 0 0
0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
70 162 TOTALS 105 261
CRIMINAL MISDEMEANORS - CONV.
30 60 Shaker Heights 21 84
10 37 University Heights 18 48
1 4 Pepper Pike 3 8
20 59 Beachwood 24 77
0 0 Hunting Valley 0 0
0 0 State of Ohio 0 0
0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
61 160 TOTALS 66 217
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
9 31 Shaker Heights 7 54
5 20 University Heights 13 51
1 1 Pepper Pike 0 1
20 62 Beachwood 34 87
1 2 Hunting Valley 0 0
0 0 State of Ohio 0 0
0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
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