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Oxford weighs creating mayor’s court after Butler County moves Area 1 Court to Hamilton
Summary
Butler County approved relocating Area 1 Court to Hamilton; Oxford officials say the move would add travel burdens and are beginning a layered discussion about forming a mayor’s court limited to municipal and traffic offenses.
Doug Elliot, the city’s communications/administrative official, told the council that Butler County Commissioners approved relocating Area 1 Court to Hamilton effective April 1, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $125,000, and that the decision will increase travel burdens for Oxford residents who currently rely on the local court. "As a result of this decision by the Butler County commissioners, we'll be exploring the option of creating a mayor's court with an appointed magistrate to handle the court docket," Elliot said.
Elliot described…
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