If you are found guilty in the Upper Arlington Mayor’s Court you have the right to appeal your case to the Franklin County Municipal Court (link below).

• You have 10 days (including weekends) from the date of conviction to enter an appeal.

This process is handled in the Clerk of Courts Office.

Use the search box below to find information about your case and/or to make an online payment. Please note, tickets will not display online for one-two business days. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted. Payments will not reflect a closed status for two business days.

When trying to locate a traffic ticket, please only input the numbers provided. The letters “UA” should NOT be included at the beginning of the ticket number. When trying to locate a parking ticket, please include the letter “P” with the ticket number.

Please note: Proof of insurance is required at the time of payment, if you did not provide it at the time of the stop. If paying over the weekend or after office hours, proof of insurance is required by 9 am the next business day. You can fax this to 614-442-4044 or email to [email protected].

Bonds may be posted at the Municipal Services Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, either by cash, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover:

• Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm at the Finance Counter;
• After hours with the Police Division
• No checks will be accepted for bonds. You must appear in person to post a bond.

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Request for Continuance Form – A one week continuance may be done by calling 614-583-5060 for a Minor Misdemeanor. All other violations must file a continuance in person. Fill out form completely and fax to 614-442-4044. Please note by submitting a request for continuance does not guarantee approval.

Request for Limited Driving Privileges Form – Fill out form completely and fax to 614-442-4044. Submittal of form may take up to one week for approval.

Expungement Application Form – Conviction – Fill out form completely and fax to 614-442-4044. A $50.00 non-refundable fee is required. Please note for a Conviction Expungement application may be submitted one year after the final disposition of the case.

Expungement Application Form – Bond Forfeiture – Fill out form completely and fax to 614-442-4044. A $50.00 non-refundable fee is required. Please note for a Bond Forfeiture Expungement application may be submitted one year after the final disposition of the case.

Expungement Application Form – Dismissal – Fill out form completely and fax to 614-442-4044.

Not Guilty – Demand For Trial Form – Fill out form completely and fax to 614-442-4044. You will be notified by mail of your court date. A request for a pretrial must have a time waiver. Please mark the following on the form:

• I waive the reading of the complaint and acknowledge receipt of a copy thereof.
• I plead NOT GUILTY.
• I want my case tried within the time provided by law. (30 days from date of arrest of service of summons. Each day an accused is held in jail in lieu of bail shall be counted as 3 days from the date of arrest).
• I knowingly and voluntarily waive my right to trial within the time provided by law and I request the Court to notify me as to when my case will go to trial.

ALL FORMS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE RESOURCE SECTION

It is a law in the State of Ohio that everyone must provide Proof of Insurance when asked by a law enforcement officer. If you did not provide proof to the officer at the time of your stop, you are required to bring proof to your court appearance.

• Proof of insurance is required on the vehicle that you were driving on the date and time you were cited.

Failure to provide proof of insurance may result in your driver’s license being suspended through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Ticket Information
If you are not required to appear in court, you will find the amount you owe for your citation in the section below titled “Ticket Information”. If you have questions regarding your citation or do not find your violation code listed, please call the Clerk of Courts office the following business day to obtain information regarding your ticket.

If you are under 18 years of age, you must appear in Franklin County Juvenile Court with a parent. Call 614-462-5279 for information on juvenile tickets.

Pay Online
The amount you owe is due on or before the Court date noted at the bottom of your ticket. If paying by mail, sign the back of the ticket and enclose it with your payment. Checks or Money Orders are made payable to “The City of Upper Arlington.” Out of state checks are not accepted. Click here to pay online.

All traffic offenses except those listed below may be disposed of by a Traffic Violations Bureau. The following traffic offenses shall not be processed by a traffic violations bureau and the following criminal minor misdemeanor offenses shall require a court appearance:

1. Indictable offenses;
2. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse;
3. Leaving the scene of an accident;
4. Driving while under suspension or revocation of a driver’s or commercial driver’s license;
5. Driving without being licensed to drive when jail is a possible penalty;
6. A third moving traffic offense within a twelve-month period when jail is a possible penalty;
7. Failure to stop and remain standing upon meeting or overtaking a school bus stopped on the highway for purpose or receiving or discharging a school child;
8. Willfully eluding or fleeing a law enforcement officer;
9. Drag racing;
10. Pedestrian under the influence;
11. Resisting Enforcing Official;
12. Displaying of Operator’s License;
13. Disorderly conduct (minor misdemeanor);
14. Violations involving damage to personal or real property or another person or entity where insurance is not provided or later determined to be invalid;
15. Reckless Operation of a motor vehicle;
16. A fourth moving violation within a twelve-month period regardless of penalty;
17. Littering as the Operator or Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (prior Littering Offense);
18. Text Messaging While Driving;
19. Fail to Report a Crime (C.O. 515.06E);
20. Animal at Large (C.O. 519.02);
21. Animal – Nuisance (C.O. 519.04);
22. Impound Fees (C.O. 519.03);
23. Improper Sale/Transfer of Dangerous/Vicious Dog (C.O. 519.09D);
24. Registration of Dogs (C.O. 519.12);
25. Tags to be Worn (C.O. 519.13);
26. Unlawful Confinement in a Motor Vehicle (C.O. 519.15);
27. Fail to Verify Age Before Selling Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes or Liquid Nicotine (C.O. 531.08B2);
28. Unlawful Disposal of Garbage;
29. Unlawful Accumulation of Garbage;
30. Scavenging;
31. Violations of the Unified Development Code;
32. Violations of the Building Code;
33. Violations of the Property Maintenance Code.

If you fail to pay your fine on or before your Court date or appear in Court as scheduled, a warrant for your arrest may be issued and your license will be canceled through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.