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Current News
Akron Municipal Court To Host Two Off-Site Wedding Opportunities in May, Including Star Wars Themed Weddings
04/05/2023
The Akron Municipal Court is partnering with two local venues to host off-site wedding opportunities in May. Venues and further details are listed below...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Selected for Leadership Ohio’s 2023 Class
03/21/2023
Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton has been appointed to Leadership Ohio’s 2023 class. Thirty-five individuals were carefully selected...
Read MoreThe Akron Municipal Court Is Currently Experiencing Elevator Issues
03/14/2023
The Akron Municipal Court is without any of its three public elevators at the present time. Hearings will be limited on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 to morning arraignments only...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Partners With Akron-Summit County Public Library To Host Weddings in April
03/07/2023
The Akron Municipal Court and the Akron-Summit County Public Library are joining forces to create storybook weddings for local couples. Venues and further details are listed below...
Read MoreFour Akron Municipal Court Specialized Dockets Earn Renewed Certifications
02/09/2023
Active Recovery Creates Hope (ARCH) Court, Valor Court, Family Intervention Court and Restore Individual Self-Empowerment (RISE) Court all recently earned a renewed certification from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on Specialized Dockets...
Read MoreNow Open: New Applications for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List | Winter 2023 Open Enrollment Period
02/06/2023
Pursuant to local court rules, open enrollment period for attorneys wishing to apply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List is twice per year. This application is for appointments in the Barberton Municipal Court as well...
Read MoreThe Akron Municipal Court Is Experiencing Elevator Issues
01/19/2023
The Akron Municipal Court is without any of its three public elevators at the present time. Hearings will be limited on Friday, January 20, 2023 to arraignments only...
Read MoreJudge David Hamilton Named Akron Municipal Court’s Presiding Judge for 2023
01/04/2023
Judge David Hamilton will serve as the administrative/presiding judge of the Akron Municipal Court for 2023. In this role, Judge Hamilton will oversee the court’s administration, docket...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Announces Wedding Venues for January, February and March 2023
12/16/2022
The Akron Municipal Court is partnering with eight local organizations to offer weddings for couples during January, February and March 2023. The eight organizations are: Jilly’s Music Room, Springfield Township’s Centre on the Lake...
Read MoreRaising the Bar Program Holds Second Session
11/10/2022
The second session of the court-sponsored pilot program for area high school students entitled “Raising the Bar” is taking place today. Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton, along with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office, launched this program last month...
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