Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program

The Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program

The Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program offers a way for people convicted of a misdemeanor to make reparations to the community. The Community Service Program works with County, Township, Village, and non-profit organizations within Perry County. People convicted of a misdemeanor may be fined, required to do Community Service, or a combination of both. Required Community Service hours typically range from 20 to 80 hours per conviction.

Common misdemeanor crimes in Ohio include:

• OVI (Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated)
• Possession of a controlled substance (drug charges)
• Petty theft
• Unlawful possession of a weapon
• Resisting arrest
• Violating a restraining order
• Domestic violence
• Trespass

Community Service work can include:

• Painting
• Lawn care
• Spring cleaning
• Litter pick up

Beneficiaries of Community Service work can include:

County, village, and other public parks