On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass through Summit County. Having considered the expressed warnings and safety concerns, the Akron Municipal Court has determined that the best course of action is to restrict access to the courthouse on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Akron Municipal Court will be open for Arraignment Court only during the morning of Monday, April 8, 2024. The courthouse will re-open on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as regularly scheduled.

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Current News

Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton Named to 2020 “30 for the Future” Class
08/21/2020

Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton has been named to the Greater Akron Chamber’s “30 For The Future” Class for 2020. Judge Hamilton is one of thirty area men and women selected...

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Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable to Receive Award From The Final Farewell Project
08/13/2020

Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable has been named a 2020 Kitty Burgett Celebration of Life Honoree, an award presented by The Final Farewell Project...

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Akron Municipal Court Administrator Named to Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors
08/03/2020

Akron Municipal Court Administrator Montrella S. Jackson was recently named to the Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors as an at-large representative...

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Akron Municipal Court Designates Off-Site Location for Jury Trials
07/29/2020

The information below details a change of location for upcoming jury trials to comply with social distancing standards. All protocols are subject to joint modification...

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Judge Annalisa S. Williams to Receive the Kent State University Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award for 2020
06/11/2020

Judge Annalisa Williams has been chosen as the Kent State University Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient...

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Notice for Those With Scheduled Hearings at the Akron Municipal Court
05/29/2020

The Akron Municipal Court continues to update procedures based on the impact of COVID-19. The information below pairs with the news release sent yesterday...

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Several Akron Municipal Court Departments to Continue Operating Remotely Through July 31
05/28/2020

Beginning in March 2020, the Court has implemented several changes to procedures in response to COVID-19...

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Akron Municipal Court Small Claims Division Notice
05/06/2020

The Akron Municipal Court Small Claims Division has implemented the use of a Forcible Entry and Detainer Initiation Form which is available online....

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Masks, Health Assessments Mandatory for Entry Into Akron Municipal Court
05/01/2020

Throughout the past several weeks, the Akron Municipal Court has implemented several changes to procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Akron Municipal Court Modifies Procedures to Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
04/15/2020

Earlier this month, the Akron Municipal Court announced that all jury trials and traffic matters scheduled for April and May are...

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