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Effective 01/01/2011

WAIVER SCHEDULE FOR SPEEDING CASES ONLY
5-20 Miles over the Speed Limit = $149.00
21-36 Miles over the Speed Limit = $169.00
37-45 Miles over the Speed Limit = $189.00
OVER 46 Miles  = COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED
SCHOOL ZONE ADD $10.00 TO ABOVE LISTED AMOUNTS
IF there is also a seatbelt violation listed, please ADD an additional $30.00 to your citation.

IF THIS IS YOUR THIRD MOVING VIOLATION WITHIN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, A COURT APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED. A SEATBELT VIOLATION IS NOT A MOVING VIOLATION.


YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE.

IF PROOF IS NOT SHOWN AT THE TIME THE CITATION IS GIVEN AND YOU WISH TO SEND IN THE WAIVER AMOUNT, YOU MUST SUBMIT ALONG WITH YOUR TICKET AND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT INSURANCE COVERAGE.


* PAYMENT AND INSURANCE PROOF MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE ORIGINAL COURT DATE *

IF YOU ARE ISSUED A CITATION FOR A SEATBELT VIOLATION ONLY, PAY THIS AMOUNT:
DRIVER  $125.00
PASSENGER  $115.00
IF YOU WERE CITED WITH A CITATION NOT LISTED, YOU MUST CALL THE CHARDON MUNICIPAL COURT AT (440) 286.2670.

Payments can be made in person or by mailing a check or money order made payable to Chardon Municipal Court.  

There is a drop box INSIDE our building between the Chardon Police Department windows for payment to be dropped off after-hours. 

We will gladly accept cash or credit card IN PERSON.  This office accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover only.  Effective June 1, 2010, a 4% convenience fee will be assessed to all Credit Card customers pursuant to O.R.C. 2929.28 (F)(2).  The fee is non-refundable.

Click here to view a breakdown of court fees and costs.


Click on the items below to jump right to a section:
O.R.C. / Village Codes Master Index Listing
Revised Code Section 1545.09 / Geauga Park District (1545.09-1.0)
Punderson / State Park Regulations (1501:41.3-22)
The Following Fall Under O.R.C. 1531.02 OAC 1501.31
Department of Natural Resources / Watercraft

ORC/VILLAGE CODES MASTER INDEX LISTING

ORC CODE VLG CODE DESCRIPTION COST 2ND OFFENSE OTHER
955.22 505.01 FAILED TO CONFINE DOG (IF TWO CHARGES / $139.00) $130.00    
955.21   NO DOG LICENSE (IF MORE THAN 1 DOG CHARGE NO VICTF ON B CHARGE) $130.00   IF MORE THAN 1 DOG, DO NOT CHARGE VICTF
2915.04   PUBLIC GAMING $165.00

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2917.11 509.33 DISORDERLY CONDUCT $165.00 $205.00  
2917.13   FAILURE TO AID LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER $165.00 $205.00  
2925.11 513.03 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA **MM** 620.03 (MM) $215.00

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3767.32   LITTERING $165.00    
3767.32   LITTERING **M3**  

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4301.62 529.04 OPEN CONTAINER (INCLUDES SECTION 529.07) $165.00    
4503.11 335.11 FAILURE TO FILE FOR ANNUAL REGISTRATION **M4**  

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4503.19 335.09 VALIDATION STICKER $135.00    
  335.10 VALIDATION STICKER $135.00    
4503.191   VALIDATION STICKER $135.00    
4503.21 436.09 IMPROPER DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES 436.10D $135.00    
4503.181   HISTORICAL PLATES $135.00    
4503.182   EXPIRED 30 DAY TAG **M4**  

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4506.14D   FAILURE TO FILE ADDRESS WITH BMV $135.00    
4510.12(A)(1)   NO OL OR EXPIRED MORE/LESS THAN 6 MONTHS - CHECKED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS $149.00    
4510.12(A)(1)   NO OL OR EXPIRED MORE/LESS THAN 6 MONTHS - CHECKED MORE THAN 6 MONTHS **M4**  

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4510.12(A)(1)   NO OL OR EXPIRED MORE/LESS THAN 6 MONTHS - CHECKED NO OL **M1**  

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4510.12 (A)(2)   NO OL/EXPIRED MORE THAN 6 MONTHS - CHECKED MORE THAN 6 MONTHS **M4**  

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4510.12 (A)(2)   NO OL/EXPIRED MORE THAN 6 MONTHS - CHECKED NO OL **M1**  

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4511.03   EMERGENCY VEHICLE $149.00    
4511.08   USE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR VEHICLE TRAVEL $149.00    
4511.12 313.01 FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES $149.00    
4511.13 313.01 FAILURE TO OBEY FLASHING TRAFFIC SIGNALS $149.00    
4511.17   PROHIBITION AGAINST - ALTERCATION OR DEFACING OR REMOVING $149.00    
4511.20   RECKLESS OPERATION DISREGARD/PUBLIC (4 POINTS) $175.00    
4511.201   RECKLESS OPERATION DISREGARD/PRIVATE PROPERTY(0 POINTS) $175.00    
4511.202 331.34 FAILURE TO CONTROL $149.00    
  333.08 REASONABLE CONTROL $149.00    
4511.21A 333.03A ASSURED CLEAR DISTANCE, ACCIDENT $149.00    
4511.22   SLOW SPEED $149.00    
4511.25 331.07 FAIL TO YIELD HALF OR ROADWAY $149.00    
4511.251   DRAG RACING  

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4511.27   IMPROPER PASSING TO THE LEFT $149.00    
4511.28 331.04 IMPROPER PASSING TO THE RIGHT $149.00    
4511.29 331.05 LEFT OF CENTER $149.00    
4511.30 331.06 DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER - DANGER ZONE $149.00    
4511.31 331.07 DRIVING OVER DOUBLE YELLOW LINE $149.00    
4511.32 331.30 ONE WAY HIGHWAYS $149.00    
4511.33 331.08 FAIL TO DRIVE CONTINUOUS LANES/TRAFFIC $149.00    
4511.34 331.09 FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY $149.00    
4511.35 331.31 DIVIDED HIGHWAY $149.00    
4511.36 331.10 IMPROPER TURN AT INTERSECTION $149.00    
4511.37 331.12 VIOLATION OF U-TURN $149.00    
4511.38 331.13 IMPROPER BACKING OF MOTOR VEHICLE $149.00    
4511.39 331.14 NO TURN SIGNALS $149.00    
4511.41 331.16 FAILURE TO YIELD AT INTERSECTION $149.00    
4511.42 331.18 FAILURE TO YIELD AT INTERSECTION (LEFT TURN) $149.00    
4511.43 331.19 FAILURE TO YIELD AT STOP SIGN $149.00    
4511.44 331.22 FAILURE TO YIELD FROM PRIVATE DRIVE $149.00    
4511.45 331.24 FAILURE TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE $149.00    
4511.451 331.24 FAILURE TO YIELD TO FUNERAL PROCESSION $149.00    
4511.46 371.01 RIGHT OF WAY - PEDESTRIAN $175.00    
4511.47 371.02 RIGHT OF WAY - BLIND PERSON $175.00    
4511.481   INTOXICATED PEDESTRIAN $185.00    
4511.50 371.05 STANDING ON THE ROADWAY $139.00    
4511.51 371.04 RIDING ON OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE & HITCHHIKING $139.00    
4511.52 373.01 OPERATORS OF MOTORIZED BICYLES TO BE LICENSED $149.00    
4511.53 373.02 BICYCLES & MOTORCYCLES (SAFETY & GLASSES) $149.00    
4511.54 373.03 COASTERS ATTACHED TO VEHICLE $149.00    
4511.55 373.04 BICYCLES & MOTORCYCLES - 3 ABREAST HIGHWAY $149.00    
4511.62 331.39 VIOLATION OF RAILROAD CROSSING STATUE $149.00    
4511.63 331.40 VEHICLES REQUIRED TO STOP AT GRADE CROSSING $149.00    
4511.65 313.02 FAILURE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN $149.00    
4511.66   PROHIBITION AGAINST PARKING ON HIGHWAY $130.00    
4511.661 351.07 LEAVE KEYS IN CAR $140.00    
4511.67 351.01 REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLE $130.00    
4511.68 351.03 PROHIBITION AGAINST PARKING $130.00    
4511.69   PARKED HEADED WRONG WAY $130.00   NO VICTF OR COMPF
4511.70 371.06D INTERFERE WITH DRIVER/RIDING OUTSIDE VEHICLE OR OBSTRUCTING VIEW $149.00

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4511.71 331.37 DRIVING ON A CLOSED ROAD $149.00    
4511.72 331.27 FOLLOWING FIRE TRUCK TOO CLOSELY $149.00    
4511.73 331.28 DRIVING OVER A FIREHOSE $149.00    
4511.74 311.01 PROHIBITIONS, PLACING INJURIOUS MATERIAL OR OBSTRUCTION IN STREET $149.00    
4511.75 331.38 PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS **M3**  

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4511.79   DRIVING W/IMPAIRED ALERTNESS (if B charge, add additional $30.00) $149.00

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4511.81 337.26 CHILD RESTRAINT (40 LBS & 4 YRS OLD) $150.00    
4511.82   LITTER FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE $175.00    
4511.84   HEAD PHONES $149.00    
4513.02 337.01 UNSAFE VEHICLE (MULTIPLE SAFETY VIOLATIONS) $149.00    
4513.03 337.02 OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIOUT LIGHTS LIT $149.00    
4513.04 337.03 OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT 2 HEADLIGHTS $149.00    
4513.05 337.04 NO TAILLIGHTS $149.00    
4513.06   RED REFLECTORS REQUIRED $149.00    
4513.07   SAFETY LIGHTS ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLE $149.00    
4513.09 337.08 RED LIGHT OR FLAG ON EXTENDED LOADS $149.00    
4513.10 337.09 FAILURE TO DISPLAY LIGHTS ON PARKED VEHICLES $149.00    
4513.11 337.10 FAILURE TO DISPLAY SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM $149.00    
4513.14 337.13 FAILURE TO DISPLAY 2 LIGHTS $149.00    
4513.15 337.14 IMPROPER USE OF HEADLIGHT BEAMS $149.00    
4513.17   FLASH HEADLIGHTS $149.00    
4513.20 337.18 INADEQUATE BRAKES $149.00    
4513.21 337.19 OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT HORN $149.00    
4513.22 337.20 IMPROPER MUFFLER $149.00    
4513.23 337.21 NO REAR VIEW MIRROR $149.00    
4513.24 337.22 OBSCURED WINDOW $149.00    
4513.25   BAD TIRES $149.00    
4513.27   NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT $149.00    
4513.28   WARNING LIGHTS ON VEHICLE $149.00    
4513.30 337.23 OVERLENGTH OR OVERWIDTH & OVERWEIGHT $149.00    
4513.31 339.09 INSECURE LOAD (4921.32) $149.00    
4513.32   TOWING VEHICLE WITHOUT WHITE FLAG $149.00    
4513.34   PERMIT VIOLATIONS $149.00    
4513.36   RESISTING POLICE OFFICER $175.00    
4513.64 521.15 JUNK CARS (MM) $139.00    
4513.261   INOPERABLE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL $149.00    
4513.263 337.27 FAILURE TO WEAR SEATBELT - DRIVER $125.00    
4513.263 337.27 FAILURE TO WEAR SEATBELT - PASSENGER $115.00    
4513.241   DARK TINTED WINDOWS $149.00    
4519.40   OPERATE A SNOWMOBILE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY  

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4519.42 375.06 OPERATE A SNOWMOBILE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY $135.00   4519.02 - WAIVERABLE
4549.08 335.11 FICTITIOUS REGISTRATON **M4**  

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4549.10 375.02 NO LICENSE PLATES/SNOWMOBILE/ALL VEHICLES $135.00    
4549.11 335.09 OPERATING WITH NUMBER OF FORMER OWNER $135.00    
4549.18   NO REGISTRATION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE $135.00    
4599.01   DRIVING ON RAILROAD TRACKS $149.00    
4923.04   NO AUTHORITY TO RENT BUS OUT $149.00    
5577.03   OVERWIDTH PERMIT $149.00    
5577.04   OVERLOAD **CANNOT GIVE PRICE OVER PHONE W/O ORIGINAL TICKET**      
  339.02 NO THRU TRUCKS $149.00    
5577.05 339.03 OVERWIDTH $149.00    
5577.10   FAIL TO DROP AMOUNT OF GROSS WEIGHT OF LOAD $149.00    
5577.11   MUD FLAPS REQUIRED $149.00    
5589.081   STUDDED TIRES $149.00    
5728.04   HIGHWAY USE TAX STICKER $149.00    
  303.08 ABANDON VEHICLE (MM) $139.00    
  303.99 PARKING VEHICLE $139.00    
  313.03 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV/SIGNS $149.00    
  331.11 PRIVATE DRIVE $149.00    
  331.23 SIDEWALK $149.00    
  331.26 CLOSED ROAD $149.00    
  331.36 PEALING OR SQUEALING TIRES $149.00    
  331.41 SHORTCUTTING TO AVOID STOP SIGN $149.00    
  333.02 RECLESS OPERATION/PRIVATE PROPERTY (4 POINTS) $175.00    
  333.021 RECKLESS OPERATION DISREGARD/PUBLIC (0 POINTS) $175.00    
  335.09 IMPROPER DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES $135.00    
  337.25 NO STOP LIGHTS $149.00    
  337.30 ENGINE RETARDANTS $149.00    
  338.02 EXCESSIVE NOISE $149.00    
  339.08 DROPPING MUD $149.00    
  345.04 OBEDIENCE TO ORDER OF POLICE OFFICER $149.00    
  345.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES $149.00    
  345.06 FIRE HYDRANT $149.00    
  345.07 STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES $149.00    
  345.08 OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT STOP SIGNS $149.00    
  345.09 FAILURE TO CONTROL; WEAVING; FULL TIME AND ATTENTION $149.00    
  345.10 PEDESTRIAN RIGHT OF WAY / PEDESTRIAN TO USE CAUTION $139.00    
  345.13 OBSTRUCTION $139.00    
  345.14 REMOVAL; TOWING AND IMPOUNDING OF OBSTRUCTING VEHICLE $139.00    
  345.15 NOTICE TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTION; REMOVAL BY CITY $139.00    
  351.13 PERMIT AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE TO BE STORED $139.00    
  351.17 PARK IN FIRE LANE $130.00    
  353.03 PARKING METER TICKET $130.00    
  355.02 SNOW BAN $149.00    
  371.06A HITCHHIKING $139.00    
  373.08 RECKLESS OPERATION / BIKE $149.00    
  432.01 IMPROPER PASSING IN HAZARD ZONE $149.00    
  505.09 BARKING DOG $139.00    
  505.16 HORSES TO BE SECURELY FASTENED $139.00    
  509.09 LOITERING $139.00    
676.01 313.03 RIGHT TURN ON RED LIGHT $149.00    
  723.03 SOLICIT $139.00    
951.01   HORSE RUNNING AT LARGE **M4**  

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REVISED CODE SECTION 1545.09 / GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT (1545.09-1.0)
**SCHEDULE ONLY APPLIES TO OFFENSES CHARGED AS MINOR MISDEMEANORS**

PARK CODE SECTION # DESCRIPTION COST 2ND OFFENSE OTHER
1.0 1.1 - 1.3 OPEN HOURS / CLOSED HOURS $134.00    
2.0 2.1 - 2.5 DOMESTIC ANIMALS, WILD ANIMALS AND COLLECTING $134.00    
3.0 3.1 - 3.5 HORSEBACK RIDING $134.00    
4.0 4.1 - 4.2 GEOLOGICAL AND PLANT FEATURES $134.00 $154.00  
5.0 5.1 - 5.4 FIRES, FIREWOOD, EMBERS, SMOKING PROHIBITED $134.00    
6.0 6.1 & 6.2 LITTERING, AND FACILITY CLEANLINESS $164.00    
7.0 7.1 INJURY TO BUILDING, SIGNS AND OTHER PROPERTY PROHIBITED $164.00    
7.0 7.2 INJURY TO BUILDING, SIGNS AND OTHER PROPERTY PROHIBITED $164.00    
8.0 8.1 - 8.4 VENDORS AND CONTRIBUTIONS SOLICIATION $164.00    
9.0 9.1 - 9.3 UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES: PERMIT REQUIRED $164.00    
9.4 ROCKCLIMB $164.00    
10.0 10.0 - 10.4 CAMPS, CAMPING, LODGING, OR SLEEPING WITHOUT PERMISSION $134.00    
100.01 ENTER RESTRICTED AREA $134.00    
11.0 11.1 - 11.3 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS OF PARK DISTRICT RANGERS-FIREARMS AND PRIMITIVE WEAPONS $164.00 $214.00  
12.0 12.1 - 12.4 HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING $134.00    
13.0 13.1 - 13.6 DISORDERLY CONDUCT $164.00 $214.00  
14.0 14.1 ABC INDECENT EXPOSURE / CONDUCT $164.00 $214.00  
15.0 15.1 - 15.3 INTOXICANTS AND DRUG ABUSE $214.00

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16.0 16.1 - 16.5 TRESPASSING $164.00 $214.00  
17.0 17.1 - 17.6 BOATING AND WATER SAFETY $134.00    
18.0 18.1 SKIING, SKATING, SLEDDING, SNOWMOBILES, AND ATV'S $134.00    
18.0 18.2 SKIING, SKATING, SLEDDING, SNOWMOBILES, AND ATV'S $134.00    
19.0 19.1 ENGINE POWERED MINIATURE MODELS AND TOYS $134.00    
20.1   DRIVING OFF ROADWAYS $144.00    
20.2   DRIVING IN UNDESIGNATED AREAS $144.00    
20.3   DRIVING ON CLOSED PATH $144.00    
20.4   SPEED LIMIT    
20.5   RECKLESS OPERATION $144.00 $194.00  
20.6   U-TURN ON GRADE $144.00    
20.7   START, BACK, OR CHANGE COURSE $144.00    
20.8   STOP SIGNS $144.00    
20.9   FAILUIRE TO YIELD $144.00    
20.10   LIGHTS REQUIRED $144.00    
20.11   IMPROPER MUFFLER $144.00    
20.12   UNSAFE VEHICLES $144.00    
20.13   IMPROPER PLATES $144.00    
20.14   PEELING TIRES $144.00    
20.15   RIDE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE (INCL. SECT. 20.16) $144.00    
20.16   PARK VEHICLE IN RESTRICTED AREA $144.00    

 PUNDERSON / STATE PARK REGULATIONS (1501:41.3-22)

PARK CODE SECTION # DESCRIPTION COST 2ND OFFENSE OTHER
2-02   FAILURE TO PAY FACILITY USE FEE $128.00    
3-06   FAILURE TO KEEP ANIMAL ON LEASH $128.00    
3-07   HAVING ANIMAL IN PROHIBITED AREA $128.00    
3-09   RELEASING OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS $128.00    
3-10   DAMAGING OR REMOVING PLANTS $133.00    
3-11   DAMAGING OR REMOVING GEOLOGICAL FEATURES $133.00    
3-12   DAMAGING OR REMOVING HISTORICAL FEATURES $133.00    
3-13   LITTERING (OR IMPORTING TRASH) $163.00    
3-14   HAVING GLASS OR CANS ON BEACH $128.00    
3-15   LEAVING FACILITY IN AN UNCLEAN CONDITION $128.00    
3-16   DAMAGING PARK PROPERTY $163.00    
3-19   HAVING A FIRE IN A NON-DESIGNATED AREA $128.00    
3-20   SMOKING IN A PROHIBITED AREA $128.00    
3-21   SALVAGING PROPERTY FROM LAKE BOTTOM $128.00    
3-22   BEER OR INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN PUBLIC VIEW $163.00    
3-24   SOLICITING ALMS OR CONTRIBUTIONS $128.00    
3-25   ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY $128.00    
3-26   SOLICITING, SELLING, OR ADVERTISING $128.00    
3-27   COLLECTING WITHOUT A PERMIT $128.00    
3-28   CONDUCTING A SPECIAL ACTIVITY WITHOUT A PERMIT $128.00    
7-01   PRESENT IN PARK DURING CLOSED HOURS $128.00    
7-02   SWIMMING DURING CLOSED HOURS $128.00    
7-03   SWIMMING IN NON-DESIGNATED AREA $128.00    
7-04   USING FLOATATION DEVICE IN SWIMMING AREA $128.00    
7-05   SCUBA OR SKIN DIVING WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPMENT $128.00    
7-07   SCUBA OR SKIN DIVING IN BEACH WATERS $128.00    
7-08   USING METAL DETECTORS $128.00    
7-11   PLAYING GOLF IN NON-DESIGNATED AREA $128.00    
9-01   CAMPING IN NON-DESIGNATED AREA $128.00    
9-01   DAMAGE OR DESTROY STATE PROPERTY $214.00    
9-01   RIDE HORSE ON NON-DESIGNATED AREA $214.00    
9-02   USING CAMPGROUND FACILITIES WITHOUT PERMIT $128.00    
9-02   CAMPING IN NON-DESIGNATED WILDLIFE AREA $128.00    
9-03   CAMPGROUND ADMINISTRATION VIOLATION $128.00    
9-03   TARGET PRACTICE ON WILDLIFE AREA, USING A RIFLE OR PISTOL ON AQUILLA OR AUBURN MARSH $139.00    
9-04   FAILURE TO VACATE CAMPSITE - PERMIT EXPIRES $128.00    
9-06   EXCESSIVE NOISE IN A CAMPGROUND OR CABIN AREA $128.00    
9-07   IMPROPER PLUMBING IN CAMPING VEHICLE $128.00    
9-08   SUBLEASING A CAMPSITE, CABIN, OR LODGE ROOM $128.00    
11-10   OPERATING A POWERCRAFT WHERE PROHIBITED $128.00    
11-11   USING BOAT MOTOR, OTHER THAN ELECTRIC $128.00    
11-15   SLEEPING ON WATERCRAFT $128.00    
13-01   TAKE FISH BY ILLEGAL METHODS $164.00    
13-05   TAKE FROGS IN THE CLOSED SEASON, ILLEGAL METHODS, OR OVERBAG OF FROGS $164.00    
13-07   FISH IN NON-DESIGNATED AREA OF EAST BRANCH RESERVOIR $139.00    
13-08   TAKING OR POSSESSING OVER LIMIT OF FISH $164.00    
13-09   POSSESS UNDERSIZE FISH $139.00    
12-02   LEAVING BOAT UNATTENDED OVER FOUR HOURS $128.00    
12-03   SUBLEASING A BOAT DOCK $128.00    
12-04   USING A BOAT DECK WITHOUT PERMISSION $128.00    
12-07   FAILURE TO REMOVE BOAT WHEN DOCK PERMIT EXPIRES $128.00    
12-08   FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE WATERCRAFT $128.00    
12-10   DOCKING SO AS TO OBSTRUCT WATERWAY TRAFFIC $128.00    
12-12   BUILDING A DOCK WITHOUT A PERMIT $128.00    
13-03   PARKING REGULATIONS $128.00    
13-05   DRIVING OFF DESIGNATED ROADS $128.00    
13-06   FAILURE TO YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS $128.00    
13-08   NOISY OR SMOKING VEHICLE $128.00    
13-09   UNLAWFUL USE OF VEHICLE IN CAMPGROUND AREA $128.00    
13-10   LIMITATIONS ON SADDLE ANIMAL USE $128.00    
14-01   OPERATING SNOWMOBILE OR ATV IN NON-DESIGNATED AREA $138.00    
14-02   OPEARATING SNOWMOBILE WHEN GOUND COVER IS INADEQUATE $138.00    
14-03   OPERATING SNOWMOBILE, ATV, OR ICE BOAT ON A FROZEN LAKE $138.00    
14-04   OPERATING SNOWMOBILE OR ATV DURING CLOSED HOURS $138.00    
14-05   RECKLESS OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILE OR ATV $173.00    
14-06   DAMAGING OR REMOVING SIGNS $213.00    
14-07   DAMAGING STATE PROPERTY $213.00    
15-01   TAKING OR POSSESSING OVER LIMIT OF GAME BIRDS OR GAME QUADRUPEDS $164.00    
15-01   HUNTING, TAKING, OR POSSESSING GAME BIRDS OR GAME QUADRUPED IN THE CLOSED SEASON $149.00    
15-01   HUNTING GAME BIRDS AND/OR GAME QUADRUPEDS BEFORE OR AFTER HOURS $139.00    
15-01   POSSESS OR USE LEAD SHOT DURING WATERFOWL SEASON $164.00    
15-01   HUNTING GAME BIRDS OR GAME QUADRUPEDS DURING THE DEER GUN SEASON $139.00    
15-01   TAKING OR POSSESSING HEN PHEASANTS $139.00    
15-02   HUNT OR PURSUE FURBEARERS WITHOUT A CONTINUOUS WHITE LIGHT $139.00    
15-02   SHOOT AT GAME FROM, ON, OR ACROSS A ROADWAY / MOTOR VEHICLE $214.00    
15-02   FAILURE TO WEAR HAT, JACKET, OR VEST OF HUNTER ORANGE DURING THE DEER GUN SEASON $139.00    
15-02   TRAPPING WITH UNTAGGED TRAPS $139.00    
15-02   OVERSIDED ICE-FISHING HOLE $133.00    
15-04   FISHING AT BEACH $133.00    
15-06   HUNTING OR TRAPPING IN A NON-DESIGNATED AREA $133.00    
15-07          ASSIST TAKING GAME BIRDS $139.00    
15-09   TRAPPING FURBEARERS IN AN ILLEGAL MANNER $139.00    
15-09   TRAPPING OR HUNTING FURBEARERS IN THE CLOSED SEASON $164.00    
15-09   POSSESS FURBEARERS IN THE CLOSED SEASON $164.00    
15-10   HUNT TURKEY BEFORE OR AFTER HOURS $164.00    
15-10   HUNT TURKEY IN AN ILLEGAL MANNER $164.00    
15-11   CHECK IN DEER AFTER TIME $139.00    
15-11   CHECK ANTLERLESS DEER WRONG COUNTY $139.00    
15-11   CHECK IN DEER - NO ADJACENT OR COUNTY OF HARVEST $139.00    
15-11   FAILURE TO CHECK IN DEER $214.00    
7-02   HUNT WITH UNPLUGGED GUN / HUNT WITH GUN - MORE THAN 2 SHELLS $164.00    
1531.02    HUNT ON SUNDAY  $164.00     
1531.06    ESCAPED CAPTIVE DEER WITHIN 24 HRS  $214.00     
1531.29   LITTER, STATE LANDS OR WATERWAYS $164.00    
1533.07   HUNT, TAKE, ATTEMPT TO TAKE OR POSSESS NON-GAME BIRDS $164.00    
1533.10   HUNTING OR TRAPPING WITHOUT A LICENSE $164.00    
1533.11   HUNTING DEER WITHOUT A DEER PERMIT $164.00    
1533.11   HUNTING TURKEY WITHOUT A TURKEY PERMIT $164.00    
1533.111    NO FUR TAKER PERMIT  $164.00     
1533.16   TAKING GAME BIRDS OR WILD QUADRUPEDS IN AN ILLEGAL MANNER $164.00    
1533.161   JACKLIGHTING OF WILD ANIMALS, NO FIREARMS $214.00    
BOND / BAIL SCHEDULE FOR WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS

**ALL WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS EXCEPT HUNTING W/O PERMIT MAY REQUIRE A COURT APPEARANCE AT OFFICER'S DISCRETION**
1533.17   HUNTING OR TRAPPING WITHOUT PERMISSION $214.00 $314.00  
1533.32   FISHING WITHOUT A LICENSE, FAIL TO CARRY FISHING LICENSE, TAKING FROGS OR TURTLES WITHOUT A FISHING LICENSE $149.00    
1533.32   PURCHASE OR SELLING
FALSELY-DATED LICENSE
$149.00    
1533.14   FAILURE TO DISPLAY HUNTING LICENSE $164.00    
1533.48   OVER LIMIT-FISHING POLE $139.00    
1533-66   TRESPASS ON PRIVATE FISH PONDS $164.00    
1533.112   HUNT WATERFOWL WITHOUT WETLANDS STAMP / NO STATE STAMP $164.00    

THE FOLLOWING FALL UNDER ORC 1531.02 OAC 1501.31

PARK CODE SECTION # DESCRIPTION COST 2ND OFFENSE OTHER
7-02   HUNT MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, ILLEGAL METHOD $164.00    
7-02   HUNT MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UNPLUGGED GUN $164.00    
7-05 - 06   HUNT MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS BEFORE AND/OR AFTER LEGAL SHOOTING HOURS $164.00    
7-05 - 06   HUNT, TAKE, ATTEMPT TO TAKE OR POSSESS MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS IN THE CLOSED SEASON $164.00    
7-05 - 06   OVERLIMIT OF MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS $164.00    
9-01   HUNT, TRAP, OR FISHING IN WILDLIFE AREA AFTER HOURS $164.00    
15-10   FAILURE TO TEMPORARILY TAG OR CHECK IN A WILD TURKEY $214.00    
15-10   TAKE OR ATTEMPT TO TAKE A TURKEY THAT IS IN A TREE $164.00    
15-11   FAILURE TO TEMPORARILY TAG OR CHECK IN A DEER $214.00    
15-11   HUNT DEER WITH A RIFLE $164.00    
15-11   HUNT DEER WITH UNDECLEARED FIREARM $164.00    
15-11   HUNT DEER BEFORE OR AFTER HOURS $164.00    
15-11   HUNT DEER WITH A DETACHED TAG $164.00    
15-11   TAKE OR ATTEMPT TO TAKE A DEER IN THE WATER $164.00    
15-11   POSSESS MORE THAN ONE FIREARM WHILE HUNTING DEER $164.00    
15-11   EXCEED DEER BAG/ZONE LIMIT $214.00    
15-11   CARRY/USE PERMIT OF ANOTHER (DEER) $164.00    
ALL OF THE ABOVE LISTED BOND FORFEITURE AMOUNTS SHALL ALSO ACT AS BAIL AMOUNTS.

HUNTING WITHOUT PERMISSION BEING AN EXCEPTION, THIS LAW IS A MINOR MISDEMEANOR.

DEER HUNTING VIOLATIONS INVOLVING A FIREARM, SUCH AS JACKLIGHTING OR HUNTING.

FROM A ROADWAY, SHALL REQUIRE A $500 CASH BOND. THIS IS A THIRD-DEGREE MISDEMEANOR.

15-11   FAILUIRE TO CHECK DEER IN PROPER COUNTY $139.00    
15-11   FAILIURE TO CHECK DEER IN BY NOON OF THE FOLLOWING DAY $139.00    

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / WATERCRAFT

PARK CODE SECTION # DESCRIPTION COST 2ND OFFENSE OTHER
1547.02   WATERCRAFT TO CARRY LIGHTS $133.00    
1547.05   OPERATING REGULATIONS

       APPEAR IN COURT

1547.06   CHILD OPERATORS PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.07   RECKLESS OPERATIONS

       APPEAR IN COURT

1547.08   MARKING OF BATHING AREAS, NO WAVE LAKE,ETC. $133.00    
1547.09   MOORING PROHIBITED CERTAIN AREAS $133.00    
1547.12   INCAPACITATED OEPRATORS PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.14   WATER SKIING TO BE CONFINED TO SKI ZONES $133.00    
1547.15   OBSERVER REQUIRED WHEN TOWING SKIER $133.00    
1547.16   WATER SKIING AFTER DARK PROHIBITED $138.00    
1547.18   LIFE JACKETS REQUIRED FOR SKIERS $138.00    
1547.19   SKI JUMPS PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.21   SALE OF SINGLE-CELLED INFLATABLE WATERCRAFT PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.22   SITTING, STANDING, WALKING, OR MOVING CRAFTS PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.23   ENGINE WARM-UP REQUIRED $133.00    
1547.24   CHILDREN UNDER TEN MUST WEAR LIFE JACKETS $138.00    
1547.25   SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIFE PRESERVERS $138.00    
1547.251   DISRESS FLAG OR USCG DISTRESS SIGNAL REQUIRED $133.00    
1547.26   ANCHOR, WHISTLE, BELL REQUIREMENTS $133.00    
1547.27   SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER $139.00    
1547.28   BENCHFIRE FLAME CONTROL DEVICE REQUIRED $133.00    
1547.29   VENTILATION REQUIRED ON POWERCRAFT $133.00    
1547.31   EXHAUST MUFFLER REQUIRED $133.00    
1547.32   WATERCRAFT DWELLING UNLAWFUL IF NUISANCE $133.00    
1547.33   DISCHARGING SANITARY SYSTEM PROHIBITED $148.00    
1547.38   SAFETY EQUIMENT REQUIRED ON RENTAL CRAFT $138.00    
1547.39   CAPACITY PLATE FOR WATERCRAFT $133.00    
1547.41   ATTACHMENT OF CAPACITY PLATE REQUIRED $133.00    
1547.42   OPERATING WITHOUT A CAPACITY PLATE $133.00    
1547.53   NUMBERING OF WATERCRAFT $133.00    
1547.54   NO BOAT LICENSE $133.00    
1547.59   FILLING OUT ACCIDENT REPORTS $133.00    
1547.65   DEALER'S LICENSE $133.00    
1547.92   TAMPERING, AID TO NAVIGATION, MOORING LINES, ETC. $133.00    
1547.03   FLASHING LIGHTS PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.04   SIREN PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.10   SEVERING MOORING LINES, DAMAGING PROPERTY PROHIBITED $133.00    
1547.20   PERMISSION FOR CONDUCITNG SPECIAL WATER EVENTS $133.00    
1547.30   ABANDONMENT OF WATERCRAFT PROHIBITED $148.00    
1547.40A1   OVERLOAD BOAT $161.00    
ONLY THE LISTED VIOLATIONS ARE WAIVERABLE. IN NO EVENT SHALL A VIOLTION RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT BE WAIVED, NOR SHALL A SECOND BOATING VIOLATION WITHIN 12 MONTHS BE WAIVERABLE.
*NOTE: 1547.07 - RECKLESS OPERATION - IF NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY - THIS IS A MINOR MISDEMEANOR. IF THE RECKLESS OPERATION RESULTS IN DAMAGE OR INJURY, THE OFFICER WILL ISSUE A SUMMONS AND THE OFFENSE BECOMES A MISDEMEANOR OF THE 3RD DEGREE (M3) AND IS NOT WAIVERABLE.
Chardon Municipal Court
111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Scales of Justice
Phone:   (440) 286-2670
Fax:   (440) 286-2679
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