Mayor's Court Announcement
In April 2026, the Village of Pleasantville closed its Mayor's Court.
All past and pending cases in the Pleasantville Mayor's Court will be dismissed in the coming days. If you are scheduled to appear in Mayor's Court, you do not need to appear.
Further decisions regarding your case will be made in coordination with the State of Ohio Auditor and the Ohio Supreme Court in the coming weeks. Please be patient — this process will take time.
If you or your attorney have any questions, please contact Village Solicitor Jon Browning at 614-565-5971.
About the Court
The Pleasantville Mayor's Court heard and decided cases on violations of village ordinances and traffic laws classified as misdemeanors pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1905. The mayor presided over most arraignments, and the village hired an attorney to serve as magistrate for pre-trials and trials. Sessions were held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 4:00 p.m. at 106 E. Columbus Street, the Village Council Chambers.
If You Must Appear in Court
If you have a mandatory court appearance and cannot appear at the required date and time, you must request a continuance, which may or may not be approved. To be considered, a request must come with sufficient notice and good cause shown. You cannot send anyone in your place to a mandatory appearance, including parents.
Arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled time. Court starts promptly. Do not bring weapons (including pocketknives) into the courtroom, remove your hat in the building and silence cell phones and electronic devices. If paying a fine by check, ensure the account has sufficient funds, as passing a bad check to a court is a felony.
At arraignments you appear in court and enter one of three pleas: Guilty, Not Guilty, or No Contest. By pleading Guilty or No Contest you waive your right to a trial, and the case is usually disposed of the same evening. If you plead Not Guilty, your case is scheduled for trial at a later date.