Independence Mayor's Court

The Independence Mayor's Court is dedicated to serving individuals, both inside and outside the community, through our commitment to excellence.

Hours of Service:
8:00 am — 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Telephone:
216-524-4131

Address:
6800 Brecksville Road — City Hall
Independence, Ohio 44131

Court Personnel:
   Gregory P. Kurtz — Mayor
   William T. Doyle — Prosecutor
   Angela T. Zeleznik — Clerk of Court
   Cynthia Metz — Deputy Clerk/ Probation

Court Sessions

The Mayor's Court for the City of Independence normally meets every other Wednesday at 9:00 am. DUIA hearings are held every Wednesday at 8:00 am. If you were issued a citation, the court date and time appears in the lower right corner. Please call the Clerk of Court office to see if a court appearance is required: 216-524-4131.

Adult Probation

The purpose of this program is to provide supervision, guidance and support to offenders in hopes of preventing future contact with the legal system. Offenders are monitored by a probation officer for attendance at 12-step meetings, alcohol education program, GED/high school diploma completion and community service, to name a few.

Community Diversion Program

The City Administration entered into an agreement with Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court with the purpose of diverting youth who are first-time offenders of misdemeanor and status offenses. This agreement allows the Mayor to utilize community resources to address the situations and prevent the child's involvement with Juvenile Court and a Juvenile Court Record. The program is designed for youth who have no other history with the Juvenile Court and are willing to accept responsibility for their actions. The goal of the program is to make a juvenile's first offense their last offense.

The Mayor's Court is committed to the following:

• Communication — We believe communication is the link to understanding. We will conduct ourselves in a way that exhibits patience and control and shows consideration to the individual. We will take time to explain the steps necessary for individuals to comply with the law.
• Fairness — It is our practice to treat each individual in an unbiased, impartial and non-judgmental manner.
• Respect — We will respect ourselves and those we serve by treating each other with dignity. We will strive to remember that jail is a humiliating experience for most people, and we will put ourselves in the position of the individual before making judgments.
• Growth — We are dedicated to embracing opportunities for growth and change. We will seek knowledge to better serve the community, the public, and ourselves.