RULE 20 - FAILURE TO APPEAR IN TRAFFIC CASES

 Pursuant to Rule 7 of the Ohio Traffic Rules, when a defendant fails to appear pursuant to a ticket issued to him, the Court shall issue a summons for his appearance, unless the trial Judge directs that a warrant shall be issued. If the summons or warrant is not served within twenty-eight (28) days, the file shall be directed to the Administrative Judge who shall take whatever action is necessary pursuant to Rule 7 of the Ohio Traffic Rules. Further the Clerk is directed to establish a file of "Case Disposed Of Subject To Being Re-opened" as prescribed in Ohio Traffic Rule 7. Further Rule 7 (B) of the Ohio Traffic Rules shall be complied with as required. Failure to appear after summons may result in a Warrant being issued by the Court or such other sanctions as deemed appropriate.

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