The citation shall inform the defendant that, in lieu of appearing at the time and place stated, he may, within that stated time, appear personally at the office of the clerk of court and upon signing a plea of guilty and a waiver of trial pay a stated fine and stated costs, if any. The citation shall inform the defendant that, in lieu of appearing at the time and place stated, he may, within a stated time, sign the guilty plea and waiver of trial provision of the citation, and mail the citation and a check or money order for the total amount of the fine and costs to the violations bureau. The citation shall inform the defendant that he may be arrested if he fails to appear either at the clerk's office or at the time and place stated in the citation.
Ohio. Crim. R. 4.1
Staff Note (July 1, 2004 Amendment)
Rule 4.1(B). Definition of minor misdemeanor.
Effective January 1, 2004, R.C. 2901.02(G) changed the maximum penalty for a minor misdemeanor from $100 to $150. Crim. R. 4.1(B) was modified to reflect the change in the maximum penalty for a minor misdemeanor.