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Butler County Court Judge

Oversees misdemeanor cases and lawsuits for amounts up to $15,000

Full office description

  • The county court hears lawsuits (civil cases, not criminal cases) for claims up to $15,000.
  • The county court can also deal with misdemeanors (crimes with jail terms up to one year and fines up to $1,000) and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
  • The county court covers areas in the county where no municipal court has jurisdiction.
  • The candidate must have been admitted to practice law in Ohio for at least one year before the term begins and have at least six years of experience working as a lawyer in Ohio.
  • County court judges are elected to 6-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Election results

WINNER

Kevin C. McDonough

100%

66,125 votes

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