The Berea Municipal Court district includes the cities of Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville. In addition the portions of the Metro Parks found in these cities falls within the jurisdiction of the Court.  An integral part of the Court is the Ohio State Patrol, which is responsible for patrolling Interstates 71 & 480 and the Ohio Turnpike within the Courts jurisdiction.

 

The Berea Municipal Court handles all types of traffic and criminal misdemeanors and certain felony hearings in the Traffic/Criminal Department.  Civil, Small Claims, Forcible Entry and Detainer (Evictions), Rent Escrow and Trusteeships are handled within the Civil Department.

 

We welcome you to this site and hope it answers most questions that you may have.

 

 

Weddings

 

Judge Sean Kilbane performs civil wedding ceremonies at the Berea Municipal Court. To schedule a wedding, please call the Civil Department at 440-826-5860.

 

Prior to the wedding, you must pick up your marriage license from either Cuyahoga County Probate Court located in downtown Cleveland, or at one of their satellite offices. Your marriage license and the $25.00 marriage fee must be received by the Berea Municipal Court no later than 5 days prior to your scheduled wedding.