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Current News

The Akron Municipal Court Proposes a new Local Rule for Law Enforcement Reporting Compliance
05/29/2026

The Akron Municipal Court has created proposed new Local Rule 39, “Reporting to Law Enforcement and Compliance Plan,” in light of The Ohio Supreme Court’s recent amendment to Sup.R 5(F). The new rule and accompanying plan memorialize practices for reporting court actions to law enforcement agencies.

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Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Named to Akron Marathon Board of Directors
02/26/2026

Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton has been appointed to the Akron Marathon’s Board of Directors effective February 24, 2026...

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Akron Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Wedding Opportunity at Bricks & Minifigs in Fairlawn
02/18/2026

The Akron Municipal Court will partner with the newly opened Bricks & Minifigs in Fairlawn for weddings on Monday, March 2, 2026. Complete details are below...

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Apply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List By February 27, 2026
02/02/2026

Pursuant to Akron Municipal Court's local court rules, the open enrollment period for attorneys wishing to apply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List is twice per year...

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Akron Municipal Court To Hold Morning Arraignments Remotely on Friday and Saturday, All Other Hearings To Be Rescheduled
01/29/2026

Akron Municipal Court’s morning arraignments will be held remotely due to the extreme temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 30, 2026 and Saturday, January 31, 2026...

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Akron Municipal Court Limits Hearings on January 26 Due To Inclement Weather
01/25/2026

The Akron Municipal Court will limit hearings to morning arraignments only on Monday, January 26, 2026. Those with hearings in other courtrooms will be notified by court staff later in the week...

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Judge David Hamilton To Continue Leading Akron Municipal Court in 2026
01/15/2026

Judge David Hamilton will continue to serve as the administrative/presiding judge of the Akron Municipal Court for 2026. He was the administrative/presiding judge in both 2023 and 2025...

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Akron Municipal Court Welcomes Magistrate Myra Torain Embry
12/18/2025

Last month, Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams appointed Myra Torain Embry to serve as a full-time Magistrate in her courtroom. Judge Williams administered Magistrate Embry’s oath of office on Tuesday, November 4, 2025...

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Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton To Take Part in Akron Urban League’s Expungement Clinic
10/27/2025

Akron Municipal Court’s Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton is partnering with the Akron Urban League to offer on-site expungements for those who qualify...

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Akron Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Wedding Opportunities for the Remainder of 2025, Including Halloween Weddings
10/06/2025

The Akron Municipal Court has organized two off-site wedding opportunities for October and December. Complete details are below...

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