Adams County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Form SC-10.03-H: Warning Concerning Attached Protection Order
DocumentWarning Concerning Attached Protection Order
Form AC-001 - Notice of Appearance (Word | PDF) Required for Attorneys and any party not represented by an attorney
DocumentNotice Of Appearance
Form SC-10.03-E: Civil Stalking Protection Order or Civil Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (SSOOPO) EX PARTE (R.C. 2903.214)
DocumentEx Parte Protection Order
Form SC-10.03-D is a required petition form for a civil stalking or sexually oriented offense protection order.
The following forms are required and are available on the Supreme Court Website. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/domestic-violence-program/stalking-forms/ Form SC-10.03-D: Petition for Civil Stalking Protection Order or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (SSOOPO) (R.C. 2903.214)
DocumentPetition For Civil Stalking Or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order
Form AC-002 - Waiver of Counsel (Word | PDF) Required for any party not represented by an attorney
DocumentWaiver Of Counsel
Form SC-10.03-G: Instructions For Obtaining Civil Stalking Protection Order or Civil Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (SSOOPO)
DocumentProtection Order Instructions
Form SC-10.03-F: Civil Stalking Protection Order or Civil Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (SSOOPO) Full Hearing (R.C. 2903.214)
DocumentFull Hearing Protection Order
[ ] YES By checking "Yes" I certify that the full text of each case citation generated or identified by AI is attached to this filing to allow for verification pursuant to Rule 34
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An attorney signing the certification must attest to reviewing and verifying AI-assisted material, accepting responsibility for the filing, and complying with professional obligations and applicable standards.
By signing below I certify and declare the following I have conducted an independent and thorough review of all AI-assisted material contained in the attached filing I have verified the accuracy and validity of all content including all factual claims and legal authorities cited therein I assume full and sole responsibility for the entire content of the filing I acknowledge that the use of AI does not reduce or alter my professional obligations under the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and that the filing complies with all applicable legal factual and ethical standards
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The filing’s attached certification must disclose the use of AI in its preparation.
In compliance with Rule 034 of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas the undersigned attorney or party hereby discloses the use of Artificial Intelligence AI in the preparation of the above-named filing
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Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The electronic filing requirements are not yet in effect.
the electronic filing requirements are not yet in effect.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Clerk of Courts will not accept a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order petition after 2:30 p.m.
The Clerk of Courts will not accept the filing of a Petition for a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order after 2:30 p.m.
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Civil Stalking Protection Order petitions may be filed with the Clerk of Courts from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday while the Court is in session.
Petitions for a Civil Stalking Protection Order may be filed with the Clerk of Courts from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday when the Court is in session.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
When the residence of the party to be served is unknown in a civil protection order proceeding, service may be made by posting and mail without a poverty affidavit.
In civil protection order proceedings where the party’s residence upon whom service is sought is unknown, service may be made by posting and mail without the necessity of a poverty affidavit.
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The notice must remain posted for six successive weeks.
The notice shall be posted for six successive weeks.
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After the affidavit is filed, the clerk must post notice conspicuously in the relevant courthouse or courthouses and in two additional county public places designated by local rule.
Upon the filing of the affidavit, the clerk shall cause service of notice to be made by posting in a conspicuous place in the courthouse or courthouses within the county where Civ.R. 65.1 civil protection order proceedings may be filed and in two additional public places in the county that have been designated by local rule for the posting of notices pursuant to this rule.
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Before service by posting and mail, the requesting party or counsel must file an affidavit with the court.
Before service by posting and mail can be made, an affidavit of the party requesting service or that party's counsel shall be filed with the court.
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The posted notice must contain the same information required in a newspaper publication.
The notice shall contain the same information required to be contained in a newspaper publication.
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Required postings may not be made on the clerk of courts’ website.
The postings under this division shall not be made on the website of the clerk of courts.
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