The Franklin County District Court is a Court of Limited Jurisdiction established by State statute. The Court hears criminal, civil, infractions, and miscellaneous cases.
Criminal misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Criminal gross misdemeanor cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Per GR 7, attached please find the proposed Franklin County District Court local rules as follows: