Common Pleas
Common Pleas Courts have jurisdiction in criminal felony cases and in civil cases in which the amount in controversy is more than $15,000.00.
Municipal Court
Municipal Courts handle misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic charges, as well as civil cases in which the amount in controversy is less than $15,000.00.
***UPDATE (May 22): Until further notice Small Claims Court will be held in Courtroom B of Hamilton County Justice Center***