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Current News
Akron Municipal Court Welcomes Magistrate Brian Coffman
08/26/2026
Earlier this month, Akron Municipal Court Judge Nicole Walker appointed Brian Coffman to serve as a part-time Magistrate in her courtroom. Judge Walker administered Magistrate Coffman’s oath of office on Friday, August 14, 2026...
Read MorePublic Notice - Akron Municipal Court Proposes Additions, Reorganization to Its Local Rules
08/24/2026
The Akron Municipal Court is amending its local rules to comply with recent amendments to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Rules of Superintendence...
Read MoreApply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List By August 28, 2026
08/03/2026
Pursuant to Akron Municipal Court's local court rules, the open enrollment period for attorneys wishing to apply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List is twice per year. Please note this application is for appointments...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Partners With the Village of Lakemore for Off-Site Weddings
07/06/2026
The Akron Municipal Court is partnering with the Village of Lakemore and the Village of Lakemore Mayor Richard Cole for an off-site wedding opportunity for couples later this month. Complete details are below...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Welcomes New Court Administrator
06/08/2026
Last month, the Akron Municipal Court Judges appointed William E. Owens, Esq. to serve as Court Administrator. The Court Administrator manages the overall operations of the court, implements policies and procedures...
Read MoreThe Akron Municipal Court Proposes a new Local Rule for Law Enforcement Reporting Compliance
05/29/2026
The Akron Municipal Court has created proposed new Local Rule 39, “Reporting to Law Enforcement and Compliance Plan,” in light of The Ohio Supreme Court’s recent amendment to Sup.R 5(F). The new rule and accompanying plan memorialize practices for reporting court actions to law enforcement agencies.
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Named to Akron Marathon Board of Directors
02/26/2026
Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton has been appointed to the Akron Marathon’s Board of Directors effective February 24, 2026...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Wedding Opportunity at Bricks & Minifigs in Fairlawn
02/18/2026
The Akron Municipal Court will partner with the newly opened Bricks & Minifigs in Fairlawn for weddings on Monday, March 2, 2026. Complete details are below...
Read MoreApply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List By February 27, 2026
02/02/2026
Pursuant to Akron Municipal Court's local court rules, the open enrollment period for attorneys wishing to apply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List is twice per year...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court To Hold Morning Arraignments Remotely on Friday and Saturday, All Other Hearings To Be Rescheduled
01/29/2026
Akron Municipal Court’s morning arraignments will be held remotely due to the extreme temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 30, 2026 and Saturday, January 31, 2026...
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