Mahoning County Court Information and Location

Mahoning County Court also acts as a Court of Common Pleas. Felonies as well as high valued civil cases come under the jurisdiction of the Mahoning Court. Petty traffic violations as well as smaller civil matters are handled by the Mahoning courts as well. All the judges of the Mahoning County Court are elected by means of a non-partisan election. The judges are usually expected to complete a six year term.

Probate Court of Mahoning County

Most of the probate court records can be accessed by the residents of Mahoning County. However, there may be a number of records restricted by the Court of Common Pleas due to their sensitive nature. Restricted records normally include adoption records, commitments due to mental illnesses, and estate tax forms. Both current as well as the closed case details can be accessed from http://probate.mahoningcountyoh.gov/pa/pa.urd/pamw6500.display . However, you need to visit the court personally if you require access to probate records filed before 1989.

The Probate Court of Mahoning County is located at Mahoning County Court House, 120 Market Street – First Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503. Staff can also be contacted by calling 330-740-2310. You are also free to e-mail the department at MCProbate@mahoningcountyoh.gov should you require specific information about the Probate Court matters of Mahoning.

Domestic Relations Court

All matters related to marriage, legal separation and divorce are handled by the Domestic Relations Court. Complaints, counter claims as well as replies to queries are required to be filed in this section of the Mahoning County Court system. All divorce and annulment filings need to be accompanied by a fee of $250, while filing for a counter claim attracts a fee of $150.

A poverty affidavit can be submitted by a party unable to afford the requisite fees. However, waiving of the fees depends solely on the discretion of the county court. It is possible to check the hearing date by calling the Assignment Commissioner at 330-740-2208. The Domestic Relations Court has the jurisdiction to make decisions on all child support as well as visitation issues. A legal aid service center has also been set up for victims of domestic violence. They can access this resource at http://www.mahoningdrcourt.org/domestic_violence.htm.

The Domestic Relations Court is open on all weekdays and every member of the staff can be reached by calling (330) 740-2208. This court is unique in the sense that it is kept completely separated from other court matters and is currently staffed by members of Northeast Ohio Legal Services-most of whom are volunteers. The Domestic Relations Court is housed at the Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512.

Juvenile Court of Mahoning County

The Juvenile Court of Mahoning County aims to rehabilitate young delinquents and also helps in protecting the community. All criminal offenses including cases of misdemeanor, felony as well as alcohol and drug abuse cases are heard by the Juvenile Court of the county. Apart from detention and probation, the Juvenile Court deals with a number of programs aimed at prevention and treatment of the minor offender. The court division can be visited at Juvenile Court Division, Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center, 300 East Scott Street, Youngstown, OH 44505. You can also obtain information by calling 330-740-2278.