Judge Roy E. Gabbert

Counsel should complete settlement or plea negotiations at least seven days before trial when the parties have reached an agreement.

Counsel must notify the Clerk of the plea bargain before immediately filing the written withdrawal of the jury demand.

The $300 civil jury-demand deposit must be made by the earlier of 30 days before trial or seven days after notice of trial.

Applies to

Criminal complaint

Criminal complaints must have attached affidavits sworn before the court issues an arrest warrant.

Applies to

Jury demand withdrawal

When a plea bargain means no jury will be needed, counsel must notify the Clerk and immediately file a written withdrawal of a previously filed jury demand.

Applies to

Default judgment motion

A civil motion for default judgment must include a record of all payments and a summary explaining the calculations.

Fee

$201

Applies to

Civil action

A $201 cost deposit is required when filing a civil action involving amounts up to $15,000, including the listed civil action types.

Fee

$101

Applies to

Small claims action

A $101 cost deposit is required when filing a small claims action involving an amount up to $6,000.

Fee

$166

Applies to

Garnishment of personal earnings

A $166 cost deposit is required when filing a garnishment of personal earnings.

Deadline

72 hours

Counsel must notify the Court and prosecutor at least 72 hours before the hearing whether the defendant intends to contest the State's motion.

Applies to

Summons

Summonses must be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.

Service

Mail

If service fails, the clerk must notify counsel by ordinary mail within 14 days after the return showing lack of service.