NEWS 3, Race for Municipal Court Judge

Ledger Enquirer, Steven D. Smith, 57, picked as new Municipal Court judge

As of March 19, 2024, Steven D Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Columbus Municipal Court

As a Municipal Court Judge, Steven handles civil cases with less than $15,000 in dispute, criminal committal hearings, and the approval of warrants.

- As a Municipal Court Judge, Steven handles civil cases with less than $15,000 in dispute, criminal committal hearings, and the approval of warrants.

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Steven D Smith

- Municipal Court Judges hear cases on traffic violations and local ordinance violations, such as building code violations or animal control issues. 
- Municipal Court Judges can issue warrants and handle disputes on nuisances. In some cities Municipal Court Judges hear some misdemeanors like shoplifting and marijuana possession. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of municipal court judges vary per city. Some Municipal Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

City Judges who hear cases on traffic citations and city ordinance violations and other misdemeanors