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Hardin County Municipal Court judge reports receipts up to $1,043,033 and signals retirement at end of 2025
Summary
Judge Grimslid reported that court receipts rose by about $25,000–$30,000 to $1,043,033.35, described staffing shortages and new security upgrades at the court, clarified the court’s county-wide jurisdiction, and said he plans to retire Dec. 31, 2025.
KENTON, Ohio — Judge Grimslid delivered the municipal-court annual report at the April 22 council meeting, emphasizing that the court serves Hardin County (not just Kenton), receipts increased this year, and staffing remains short.
"The total amount received, or receipts for the court were up just about $25,000.00-$30,000.00. We're 1,043,033.35," Judge Grimslid said, summarizing the year's finances. He told council the court has been operating with one staffing vacancy and that the office added a kiosk for probation sign-ins and keyless entry at court doors to meet recommended Supreme Court security measures.
Grimslid clarified jurisdictional scope: the Hardin County Municipal Court hears cases from every law-enforcement agency in the county, including State Troopers, and is a county-wide elected office; he said public perception sometimes treats it as a Kenton-only court, which he sought to correct.
On staffing and access, Grimslid noted the difference between part-time and full-time judges and said making the position full-time would increase salary obligations and require state legislative changes. He also announced plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2025.
No council action was taken; the report was received for the record.
