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Terms of Use

Dayton Municipal Court  ·  301 W. Third St., Room 365, Dayton, Ohio 45402  ·  Effective Date: 03/18/2026  ·  Last Revised: 03/18/2026

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this site. Questions? Call us at (937) 333-4338.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Dayton Municipal Court website (this "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. The Dayton Municipal Court reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site with an updated "Last Revised" date. Continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Informational Purpose Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, court rules, fees, deadlines, and procedures are subject to change and may not be reflected immediately on this Site.

Nothing on this Site creates an attorney-client relationship between you and the Dayton Municipal Court, any judge, magistrate, or court employee. If you need legal advice specific to your situation, you should consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

3. Accuracy of Information

The Dayton Municipal Court makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this Site is accurate and current. However, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any content. Before taking any legal action, making a payment, or relying on information found on this Site, please verify current information by:

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

The Dayton Municipal Court does not warrant that this Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of this Site is at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law, the Dayton Municipal Court, its judges, magistrates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content contained herein.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Site contains links to external websites operated by third parties, including other government agencies, courts, and legal resources. These links are provided for convenience only. The Dayton Municipal Court does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any linked external site. Following a link to an external site is done at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property

The content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, and official seals — is the property of the City of Dayton or the Dayton Municipal Court and is protected under applicable copyright and trademark law. You may use content from this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you do not modify it and you attribute it to the Dayton Municipal Court.

The City of Dayton seal and any official court insignia may not be reproduced, copied, or used for any purpose without express written permission from the City of Dayton.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use this Site to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
  • Transmit any unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from this Site without prior written authorization
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with the Court
  • Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with other users

9. Payments and Transactions

This Site does not process payments directly. All ticket payments, fee payments, and court-related financial transactions are processed through the Dayton Clerk of Court website at clerkofcourt.daytonohio.gov, which operates under its own terms and conditions. The Dayton Municipal Court is not responsible for any transaction errors, payment disputes, or service interruptions occurring on third-party payment platforms.

10. Accessibility

The Dayton Municipal Court is committed to making this Site accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this Site, please contact us at (937) 333-4338 so we may assist you or provide information in an alternative format.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Montgomery County, Ohio.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

  • By phone: (937) 333-4338
  • In person: 301 W. Third St., Room 365, Dayton, Ohio 45402
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.