FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who do I talk to about collecting child support?
Call the Child Support Enforcement Agency at (330)643-2765.

How does the court process work?
Find out here: Court Process

How can someone plead “not guilty” in their arraignment when they are so obviously guilty?
The Magistrate does not have the authority to accept a guilty plea.  The Magistrate then assigns the case to a Common Pleas judge who will then set a court date and let the defendant plead.

How can I find out if a person is in jail?
Call the Summit County Jail Registry at (330) 643-2125.


How do I make a complaint regarding police officers and departments?
In Akron, call the Akron Police Department Patrol at (330) 375-2900 and specify that you want to make a complaint on a law enforcement officer.  They will direct you to the correct person.
In other cities of Summit County, contact the local police department.  They will direct you to the correct person.


What happens after a police officer files a report?
An investigation is conducted to determine if charges should be filed.


How do I go about filing a complaint?
Contact the city prosecutor’s office in your area:

· Akron City Prosecutor’s Office (375-2730)  covers Akron, Bath, Fairlawn, Kenmore, Lakemore, Mogadore, Northampton, Springfield, Richfield

· Barberton City Prosecutor’s Office (753-2261)  covers Clinton, Coventry, Copley, Franklin, Green, Norton, Portage Lakes

· Cuyahoga Falls City Prosecutor’s Office (971-8000)  covers Cuyahoga Falls, Monroe Falls, Twinsburg Twp., Boston Twp., Sagamore Hills, Silver Lake, Northfield Village, Hudson, Stow, Tallmadge


Who do I call for consumer complaints?
Contact the Summit County Office of Consumer Affairs at (330) 643-2879 or www.co.summitoh.us/conaffairs.htm. Consumer complaints also may go through the Attorney General’s Office at (800) 282-0515 in Ohio and (614) 466-4986 outside of Ohio.
 

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