Allen County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- Civil Rule 12 deadlines are strictly enforced, and extensions of time require a written court order.
- For good cause and upon a party's motion, the court may reduce or enlarge the time periods provided in Rule 3.03.
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Page & Word Limits2 rules
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Each party’s mediation statement must not exceed three pages and must be submitted to the Court Mediator and all parties at least ten business days before the mediation conference; it must not be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
(E) Each party shall submit a mediation statement not to exceed three (3) pages to the Court Mediator and all parties not later than ten (10) business days prior to the mediation conference. These statements are not to be filed with the Clerk of Courts and will be maintained separate and apart from the case file.
Mediation Statement
3 pages
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Documents filed by fax after an indictment may not exceed 20 pages, including the caption page through the proof of service and attachments, while the required cover page is excluded; longer documents require prior Court approval.
Pursuant to the authority extended to the Court by Crim. R. 49, the General Division of the Court adopts the following procedures for the Clerk of Courts’ acceptance of facsimile copies, subsequent to the indictment, of motions and other papers not longer than twenty (20) pages in length. No documents longer than twenty (20) pages in length shall be filed in this manner, unless approved by the Court prior to transmitting the facsimile. Said twenty (20) pages shall include the first page, containing the case caption, through the proof of service and any attachments/appendices thereto. The required cover page shall not be counted as one of the twenty (20) pages.
Fax Filing
20 pages
Document Format Requirements15 rules
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The upper-right corner of the initial sheet of every pleading, motion, brief, or other record document must contain an approximately 3-inch by 3-inch blank area for the clerk's filing stamp; nonconforming documents may be rejected.
The top right hand corner of the initial sheet of every pleading, motion, brief, or other paper filed for record shall have an area approximately 3” x 3” left blank for the Clerk of this Court to file stamp the date and time of filing. The Clerk is authorized to refuse to accept any document not conforming to such requirement.
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Pleadings and other documents must be signed by an attorney or pro se party, pleadings must be signed in blue ink, and electronic signatures may be accepted for facsimile filings, e-filings, or at the clerk's discretion.
The Clerk of this Court shall refuse to accept for filing any pleading or other document which is unsigned, rubber stamped, or signed by an unidentified third party not an attorney or party acting in a pro se capacity. All pleadings shall be signed in BLUE ink. Electronic signatures may be accepted for facsimile filings, e-filings, and/or at the Clerk’s discretion.
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A deposition necessary for the court to decide a motion must be printed, bound, and filed with the clerk instead of, or in addition to, electronic filing.
However, depositions that are necessary for the Court to review in order to rule upon a motion must be printed, bound, and filed with the Clerk of Courts rather than or, in addition to, e-filing.
Paper
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Each numbered deposition page must appear on a separate page when a deposition is filed electronically.
If filing a deposition by e-filing, said filing may not include multiple numbered deposition pages on the same page (e.g., pages 1-4 of the deposition must be e-filed on four separate pages).
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An electronic signature must include the filer's name, registration number or pro se designation, firm if any, represented party unless pro se, mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number if any, and email address.
Electronic signatures shall be in this format: Attorney name (typed or printed) or party name if submitted by a self- represented litigant Attorney registration number or designation of “pro se” if submitted by 85 ===== PAGE 86 ===== a self-represented litigant Firm name, if any Identity of the party represented unless submitted “pro se” Mailing Address Telephone number Facsimile number, if any E-mail address
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Every e-filed document must be a searchable PDF.
All e-filed documents must meet the following requirements: ● be in a searchable portable document format (“.pdf”);
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A document requiring an original signature must be e-filed in PDF format.
Documents bearing a required original signature shall be e-filed in portable document format (“pdf”).
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Proposed orders, decisions, and judgment entries must be sent directly to the assigned judge’s staff as editable Microsoft Word documents.
All proposed orders, decisions, and/or judgment entries must be sent directly to the staff of the judge assigned to the case as an editable Microsoft Word document.
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All filings must provide a blank endorsement space and top, bottom, and side margins of at least one inch each.
In all filings, a blank space for endorsement thereon and shall have appropriate top, bottom, and side margins of not less than one inch each.
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Pleadings, motions, briefs, and similar filings must be typewritten or printed, double-spaced on letter-size paper, use at least 12-point regular type, be one-sided, and be sequentially paginated.
All pleadings, motions, briefs and other similar documents that are filed with the Clerk shall be typewritten or printed, double spaced on 8 ½” x 11” paper, in at least a 12 point regular type font, one- sided, and paginated sequentially.
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Pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents must be typewritten or legibly printed and securely bound at the top unless filed electronically.
All pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents shall be typewritten or legibly printed on paper that is securely bound at the top (unless filed electronically).
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All e-filed documents must meet the following requirements: ● have an image resolution of at least 300 dots per inch (“DPI”);
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Summary: Images in every e-filed document must have a resolution of at least 300 DPI.
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All e-filed documents must meet the following requirements: ● be electronically signed (must comport with Loc.R. 19.05);
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Summary: Every e-filed document must be electronically signed in compliance with Local Rule 19.05.
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All e-filed documents must meet the following requirements: ● not exceed fifty-five megabytes (“55MB”) (larger submissions must be separated into additional .pdf’s of 55MB or less);
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Summary: An e-filed document may not exceed 55 MB, and larger submissions must be divided into additional PDFs no larger than 55 MB each.
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All e-filed documents must meet the following requirements: ● not contain links to other material;
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Summary: E-filed documents must not contain links to other material.
Document Filing Requirements96 rules
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A party claiming inability to prepay or provide security for costs must complete the entire court-approved Financial Disclosure Form, state the reasons for the inability, and file it with the pleadings as a public record.
If a party claims inability to either prepay or give security for costs, pursuant to Loc. R. 2.01(A), the party shall complete the Financial Disclosure Form required by R.C. 2323.30 – R.C. 2323.311 in the form approved by the Court and adopted as Local Rule Form 2.02 stating the reasons for the inability to prepay or give security for costs. Such affidavit shall be completed in its entirety and filed with the pleadings as a public record, treated as other papers in the case, and be subject to review by the Court at any state of the proceedings.
Document Type
Financial Disclosure Form
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The assigned judge's name must appear in the style of each pleading or other paper filed for record once the judge assignment is determined.
As soon as it is determined to which judge a case has been assigned, whether civil or criminal, the name of such judge shall be set forth in the style of each pleading or other paper filed for record.
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Pleading Or Other Paper
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Within 15 days after a bankruptcy adjudication, the attorney of record or pro se party must file written notice of bankruptcy with the clerk, including documentation confirming the adjudication and its date.
Whenever any party to an action pending in this Court files bankruptcy, the attorney of record or the party, if acting in a pro se capacity, within 15 days after the bankruptcy adjudication, shall file written notice of bankruptcy with the Clerk of this Court. Such notice shall include a copy of the order of bankruptcy or other appropriate documentation confirming and giving the date of such adjudication.
Document Type
Notice Of Bankruptcy
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Each civil complaint or petition must identify the nature of the action in the caption using one of the eight listed categories.
Each civil complaint or petition shall state in the caption the nature of the action in one of the following categories: (1) Professional Torts; (2) Product Liability; (3) Other Torts; (4) Worker’s Compensation; (5) Administrative Appeal; (6) Foreclosure; (7) Complex Litigation; or (8) Other Civil.
Document Type
Civil Complaint Or Petition
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An amended complaint or other pleading adding parties must be accompanied by a praecipe directing the Clerk to serve the additional parties.
Every Amended Complaint or other pleading which adds [an] additional party(ies) shall be accompanied by a praecipe directing the Clerk to serve the additional party(ies) with a copy of the Amended Complaint or pleading in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Document Type
Amended Pleading
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Every complaint caption must state each party's name and address when known.
The caption in every complaint shall state the name and address, if known, of each party.
Document Type
Complaint
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Subsequent pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents must state the case number, assigned judge, first-party plaintiff, and first-party defendant.
Subsequent pleadings, motions, briefs, or other litigation documents shall set forth the case number, the name of the judge to which the case has been assigned, the name of the first party plaintiff, and the first party defendant.
Document Type
Subsequent Litigation Document
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Every motion and response must be accompanied by a brief stating its grounds and citing the authorities relied upon.
All motions and responses shall be accompanied by a brief stating the grounds therefore and citing the authorities relied upon.
Document Type
Motion Or Response
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A deposition transcript may not be filed unless counsel certifies that it is being filed pursuant to a court order, for evidentiary use, or for a pending motion.
The Clerk of Court shall not accept for filing the transcript of a deposition unless it is accompanied by a certification by counsel that the deposition is being filed on order of the court, for use as evidence, or for consideration of a motion in a proceeding.
Document Type
Deposition Transcript
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The Property Description Approval Form must be completed in full before it is submitted.
The Property Description Approval Form must be filled out completely prior to submission.
Document Type
Property Description Approval Form
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The original red-stamped legal description and Property Description Approval Form must accompany the original foreclosure complaint filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Original “red stamped” legal descriptions and the Property Description Approval Form, are required to be submitted, and attached to the documents filed with the Clerk of Courts, for the following steps in the foreclosure process: (i) Original Complaint (red stamp required);
Document Type
Original Complaint
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A legal description and Property Description Approval Form must be attached to the Judgment Entry Ordering Sale, Entry Confirming Sale, and Sheriff's Deed.
For the Judgment Entry Ordering Sale, the Entry Confirming Sale, and the Sheriff's Deed, a copy of the legal description and Property Description Approval Form attached to the documents must be included.
Document Type
Judgment Entry Ordering Sale
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A completed Purchaser Information Form is required before bidding on a property.
All bidders are required to present a completed Purchaser Information Form prior to bidding on a property.
Document Type
Purchaser Information Form
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The Purchaser Information Form becomes part of the court record when the Sheriff returns the Order of Sale and may not be changed without a court order.
The Purchaser Information Form will be made part of the court record upon the Sheriff’s return of the Order of Sale and cannot be changed without a Court Order.
Document Type
Purchaser Information Form
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A fax filing must include a cover page identifying the court, case, assigned judge, document, transmission date and fax number, total pages, and the filer’s contact and registration information.
The person filing a document by fax shall also provide therewith a cover page containing the following information: (1) The name of the Court; (2) The title of the case; (3) The case number; (4) The assigned judge; (5) The title of the document being filed; (i.e. Defendant Jones’ Answer to Amended Complaint) (6) The date of transmission; 43 ===== PAGE 44 ===== (7) The transmitting fax number; (8) The number of pages included in the transmission, including the cover page; (9) The name, address, telephone number, fax number and Supreme Court registration number, if applicable.
Document Type
Fax Cover Page
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The prevailing party is responsible for preparing the Judgment Entry and submitting it to the assigned trial judge.
The responsibility for preparation of its Judgment Entry and submission to the assigned trial judge rests with the prevailing party.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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When an attorney represents the applicant, the attorney must prepare the felony-record sealing or expungement journal entry in accordance with the Appendix form and include all matters specified there.
The Journal Entry Sealing or Expunging Felony Record shall be prepared by Attorney for Applicant, if any, and shall follow and include all matters set forth in the Form as provided in the Appendix section herein.
Document Type
Journal Entry Sealing Or Expunging Felony Record
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Failure to file the financial disclosure affidavit results in nonpayment of submitted court-appointed attorney fees.
Failure to file such affidavit shall result in non-payment of any court-appointed attorney fees submitted.
Document Type
Financial Disclosure Form
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Each indigent defendant must file a Financial Disclosure Form to obtain compensation for the court-appointed attorney.
Pursuant to Revised Code Chapter 120, it is mandatory that a Financial Disclosure Form be filed by each indigent defendant in order for the court-appointed attorney to be compensated.
Document Type
Financial Disclosure Form
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A current Form 13.02 Financial Disclosure Form must be attached to an application for court-appointed compensation.
A current Financial Disclosure Form shall be attached to the application for Compensation. The form to be utilized is adopted as Form 13.02.
Document Type
Compensation Application
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Before entry of a guilty plea, a defendant seeking intervention in lieu of conviction must appear personally and file a written request complying with R.C. 2951.041 that includes a speedy-trial waiver.
Any defendant who wishes to avail him or herself of the remedies provided in R.C. 2951.041 shall appear in person and file the request in writing with the Court prior to the entry of a guilty plea. The request shall comply with R.C. 2951.041 and include a waiver of the defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
Document Type
Intervention In Lieu Of Conviction Request
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An e-filing party initiating a case or adding a party must electronically file a fully and accurately completed case designation sheet.
When e-filing a complaint or other document initiating a case or adding a party, the e-filer must: ● electronically file a fully and accurately completed case designation sheet;
Document Type
Case Designation Sheet
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Electronically filed motions generally must include a proposed order, decision, or judgment entry in Microsoft Word format, subject to stated exceptions.
All e-filed motions, other than dispositive motions in civil actions, motions to suppress, and other motions necessitating a hearing, must be accompanied by a proposed order, decision, or judgment entry submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
Document Type
Motion
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No support order may issue unless a completed and signed IV-D Application for child support services is provided.
NO SUPPORT ORDERS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A COMPLETED AND SIGNED IV-D APPLICATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES.
Document Type
Support Order
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The caption of each domestic relations complaint, petition, or motion must identify the action using one of the eleven specified categories.
(B) Each domestic relations complaint, petition or motion which invokes the jurisdiction of the Court shall state in the caption the nature of the action in one of the following categories: (1) Divorce with Children; (2) Divorce without Children; (3) Dissolution with Children; (4) Dissolution without Children; (5) Modification of Parental Rights and Responsibilities; (6) Modification or Enforcement of Parenting Time, Companionship or Visitation Rights; (7) Support Modification or Enforcement; (8) Domestic Violence; (9) UIFSA; (10) Miscellaneous Enforcement; or (11) Parentage.
Document Type
Domestic Relations Pleading
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Each party in an original domestic relations or ORC 3111 Parentage case must file completed Uniform Affidavits of Income and Expenses and Property.
(E) In all original domestic relations and ORC 3111 Parentage cases each party must file a completed Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses and Affidavit of Property.
Document Type
Domestic Relations Affidavits
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Each party in a reopened domestic relations or ORC 3111 Parentage case must file a completed Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses.
In re-opened domestic relations and ORC 3111 Parentage cases each party shall file a Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses.
Document Type
Uniform Affidavit Of Income And Expenses
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When only one party in a dissolution action has counsel, a signed Waiver of Counsel must be filed stating that the unrepresented party waives representation and proceeds without legal advice, or the waiver may be made on the record at a hearing.
(B) In all dissolution of marriage actions where only one party is represented by counsel, a signed Waiver of Counsel must be filed with the Clerk of Courts affirmatively stating in writing that the unrepresented party waives representation by counsel and is proceeding without advice of counsel. An unrepresented party may also waive counsel at hearing upon the record.
Document Type
Waiver Of Counsel
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In dissolution cases heard by a magistrate, the parties and counsel must sign a Waiver of Magistrate’s Decision and submit it with the judgment entry.
(A) A Waiver of Magistrate’s Decision shall be signed by the parties and counsel and submitted with the judgment entry in all dissolution of marriage cases where the matter is heard by a Magistrate.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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Parties must attend pretrials unless excused for good cause, counsel must attend with assignment calendars, a final hearing date is confirmed at pretrial, and each party must provide a completed Uniform Affidavit of Property and Debts at pretrial if not previously filed.
(B) All parties shall attend pretrials unless excused by the Court for good cause. All counsel shall attend pretrials with their respective assignment calendars and a final hearing date shall be confirmed at pretrial. All parties shall provide the Court and opposing parties or counsel with a fully completed Uniform Affidavit of Property and Debts, at the pretrial if not previously filed.
Document Type
Pretrial
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All filings, including documents in the family file, must be properly reflected on the docket.
(K) All filings including those contained in the family file, shall be properly reflected upon the docket.
Document Type
All Filings
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Each party must file a Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses and a Uniform Affidavit of Property with any petition for dissolution of marriage.
(C) A Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses and a Uniform Affidavit of Property on behalf of each party shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts with any Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
Document Type
Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage
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A written request for an oral hearing must state the subject matter of the requested hearing.
specifically state the subject matter for which the hearing is being requested.
Document Type
Hearing Request
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A final judgment entry must discharge the Guardian Ad Litem at the matter's conclusion unless the Court directs otherwise.
(I) The final Judgment Entry shall contain a provision for the discharge of the Guardian Ad Litem at the conclusion of the matter for which the Guardian Ad Litem was appointed unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Document Type
Final Judgment Entry
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Counsel must provide the client a certified copy of the judgment entry when it is filed.
(C) All counsel shall provide a certified copy of the Judgment Entry to their respective client upon the filing of the same.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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Every judgment entry must state that child support is paid through Ohio Child Support Payment Central with applicable processing fees.
(E) All Judgment Entries shall state that child support shall be paid through the Ohio Child Support Payment Central, along with the appropriate processing fees.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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A judgment entry addressing costs must state that deposited costs apply to case costs, apportion unpaid costs between the parties, and may require reimbursement.
(B) All Judgment Entries addressing costs shall state that any costs deposited shall be applied to costs of the case. The entry shall then apportion unpaid costs between the parties and may require reimbursement.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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When a child-support guideline deviation is ordered, the judgment entry must explain the child's best interests, include supporting findings of fact, and attach a worksheet reflecting the deviation.
(D) If a deviation from the child support guidelines is ordered, the Judgment Entry shall state why the deviation is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) and shall support the statement with findings of fact and shall be accompanied by a child support calculation worksheet reflecting the deviation.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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Every judgment entry must contain the statutorily required wage-withholding and notice language.
(F) All Judgment Entries shall contain statutorily required language for wage withholding and notice requirements.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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Judgment entries must incorporate any signed separation agreement or parenting plan and attach a child-support calculation worksheet whenever child support is addressed, even if none is ordered.
(A) All Judgment Entries shall have a signed copy of any Separation Agreement and/or Parenting Plan incorporated into the entry, as well as a child support calculation worksheet attached to the Judgment Entry in all cases where child support is addressed, even if no support is ordered.
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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A judgment entry ordering child support must state the support amount as a monthly amount for each child.
(H) All Judgment Entries ordering child support shall include child support, stated in a monthly amount per child, and shall be accompanied by a
Document Type
Judgment Entry
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A child-support modification motion or response must be accompanied by the filing party's completed Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses.
The filing of any motions requesting a modification of child support or responses to such motion shall be accompanied by a completed Uniform Affidavit of Income and Expenses of the filing party.
Document Type
Child Support Modification Motion Or Response
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An original child-support modification motion must state why the previously ordered amount should be modified.
All original motions requesting a modification of child support shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts of Allen County, Ohio, and shall state why the amount of child support previously ordered should be modified.
Document Type
Child Support Modification Motion
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A motion requesting a contempt citation must state the basis for the citation with particularity.
Any motion requesting a citation in contempt shall state the basis for the contempt citation with particularity
Document Type
Contempt Motion
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A show-cause order containing notice of the hearing must accompany any motion requesting a contempt citation.
A show cause order shall contain notice of hearing and shall accompany any motion filed requesting citation in contempt.
Document Type
Show Cause Order
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A contempt motion for nonpayment of medical bills and any responsive pleading must include the current Ohio Supreme Court Explanation of Medical Bills form.
Any Motion for Citation in Contempt for nonpayment of medical bills and any responsive pleading thereto shall be accompanied by an Explanation of Medical Bills form as updated in the Standardized Domestic Relations form provided by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Document Type
Explanation Of Medical Bills Form
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Each indigent alleged contemnor must file a Financial Disclosure Form to permit compensation of the court-appointed attorney.
It is mandatory that a Financial Disclosure Form be filed by each indigent alleged contemnor in order for the court appointed attorney to be compensated.
Document Type
Financial Disclosure Form
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A notice of intent to relocate must include specified party, residence, telephone, and applicable school information.
Included in said notice shall be the last known address of all parties, a new residential address of the parent, and the telephone number and the name and address of the school in the district in which the child(ren) shall attend, if applicable.
Document Type
Notice Of Intent To Relocate
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A contempt motion must be accompanied by an affidavit specifically stating the facts supporting the motion.
Any motion requesting a citation in contempt shall state the basis for the contempt citation with particularity and be accompanied by affidavit specifically setting forth the facts supporting the motion.
Document Type
Contempt Motion
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An application for court-appointed counsel compensation must itemize all hours and identify which were in-court and out-of-court hours.
Court appointed counsel shall, upon making application for compensation, itemize hours spent and clearly designate which hours were “in court” and which hours were “out of court” time.
Document Type
Compensation Application
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A copy of Rule 23 must be affixed to every parenting time order that adopts Rule 23.
(L) A copy of this rule shall be affixed to all parenting time orders adopting Rule 23.
Document Type
Parenting Time Order
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A written receivership plan must be provided at the outset or as soon as reasonably available information permits and must be updated for significant developments or ongoing periodic reporting.
At the outset of the receivership, or as soon thereafter as information becomes reasonably available, the Court shall be provided with a written plan for the receivership. The plan shall, thereafter, be updated as significant developments warrant or as part of ongoing periodic reporting to the court.
Document Type
Receivership Plan
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Each receiver fee application must include an updated plan and progress report and a concise billing summary identifying the work dates, work performed, persons who performed it, and proposed rates or fee-calculation method.
The receiver or counsel for the receiver shall attach to each fee application a brief, updated plan and progress report, together with a billing summary concisely reflecting: (1) the dates on which work was performed; (2) a description of work performed; (3) the name of each individual performing the work; and (4) the hourly rate(s) sought to be charged, or to other method used to calculate proposed fee(s) and expenses.
Document Type
Receiver Fee Application
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
In capital cases, e-filing is prohibited unless otherwise mandated by law; pleadings, transcripts, and documents must be submitted as an original plus one copy, and exhibits must be photographed and submitted in duplicate.
In all cases where a capital crime is involved, parties shall submit to the Clerk of Courts the original plus one copy of ALL pleadings, transcripts, and documents. All exhibits shall be photographed and submitted in duplicate. Unless otherwise mandated by law, e-filing is not permitted in capital cases.
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Page 65 | 10.11 Capital Cases
An attorney or party who registers as an e-filer agrees to file electronically and consents to electronic service of documents permitted to be e-filed.
By registering as an e-filer, the attorney or party agrees to file documents electronically and consents to electronic service of all documents permitted to be e-filed.
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Page 84 | 19.03 Registered E-filers
A registered e-filer must electronically file criminal-case documents unless another local rule prohibits electronic filing.
All documents in criminal cases not otherwise prohibited by local rule shall be e-filed if the party is a registered e-filer.
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Page 87 | 19.10 Exceptions to E-filing
Cases designated “Miscellaneous” may not be e-filed until further notice.
(D) Any cases receiving a “Miscellaneous” case designation shall not be permitted to be filed by e-filing until further notice.
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Page 88 | 19.10 Exceptions to E-filing
Pleadings and other papers may be filed by fax with the Clerk of Courts at 419-222-8427, subject to the stated conditions.
Pleadings and other papers may be filed with the Clerk of Courts by transmission to 419-222-8427 subject to the following conditions:
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Page 71 | 12.03 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk
An electronic filer must create an account with the Clerk of Courts’ designated online payment agent.
The e-filer is required to create an account with an on-line payment agent determined by the Clerk of Courts.
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Page 84 | 19.03 Registered E-filers
Complaints and other case-initiating or party-adding documents may be e-filed, but they may not be served electronically.
Initial complaints, re-filed complaints, third party complaints, other documents initiating a case or adding a new party may be electronically filed but will not be served electronically.
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Page 86 | 19.06 Initiation of a Civil Case
Depositions may be filed electronically in the same manner as other permitted e-filings.
Depositions may be electronically filed in the same manner as other permitted e-filings.
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Documents transmitted by facsimile are not considered electronically filed documents.
Documents transmitted by facsimile are not e-filed documents.
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Page 82 | 19.01 Terms and Definitions
Pleadings, motions, and court orders may be filed electronically through the Allen County Clerk of Courts’ authorized electronic filing system.
Except as otherwise provided, pleadings, motions, and orders of the Court may be filed electronically with the Allen County Clerk of Courts’ authorized electronic filing system.
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Page 83 | 19.02 Official Court Record
Depositions may be filed electronically.
(E) Depositions may be e-filed.
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Page 88 | 19.10 Exceptions to E-filing
Documents longer than 20 pages may not be filed by facsimile without the Court’s preapproval.
No documents longer than twenty (20) pages in length shall be filed in this manner, unless pre-approved by the Court.
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Page 42 | 3.09 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk — Original Filing
After the original complaint, pleadings and other papers not requiring a security deposit may be filed by fax and accepted as the effective original filing, while the filer must retain the signed source document and fax cover sheet for court production.
(3) The filing of pleadings or other papers, subsequent to the original complaint and not requiring a security deposit pursuant to Loc. R. 2.01, may be filed with the Clerk by facsimile copy. A document filed by fax shall be accepted as the effective original filing. The person making a fax filing need not file any source document at the Clerk of Courts but must maintain it in his or her records and have available for production on request by the Court the source document filed by fax, with original signatures as otherwise required under the applicable rules, together with the source copy of the facsimile cover sheet used for the subject filing.
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Page 43 | 3.9
Fax filings must not be sent directly to the court and must instead be transmitted only through the Clerk of Courts’ facsimile equipment.
(6) Fax filings may NOT be sent directly to the Court for filing but shall only be transmitted directly through the facsimile equipment operated by the Clerk of Courts.
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Page 43 | 3.9
The Clerk is not required to file documents transmitted by fax without signatures.
(E) The Clerk of Courts is not required to file any unsigned fax transmitted documents.
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Page 44 | 3.9
Fax filings must be transmitted only through the Clerk of Courts’ facsimile equipment and may not be sent directly to the Court.
Fax filings may NOT be sent directly to the Court for filing but shall only be transmitted directly through the facsimile equipment operated by the Clerk of Courts.
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Page 72 | 12.03 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk
In designated e-filing case types, registered e-filers must electronically file all documents except paper-only documents and documents that cannot be effectively presented electronically.
For the case types designated as e-filing cases, registered e-filers must e-file all documents except: (1) those designated as paper filing only; and (2) those which cannot be effectively electronically presented.
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Page 84 | 19.04 Electronic Submission of Documents
Summons issuance and service may not be completed electronically and must comply with the applicable rule or statute.
Summons and service cannot be issued or completed electronically and must be accomplished as required by the applicable rule or statute.
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Page 86 | 19.06 Initiation of a Civil Case
Criminal indictments and bills of information must be filed in paper form with the clerk until further notice.
(C) Criminal indictments and bills of information shall be filed in paper form with the Clerk of Courts until further notice.
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Page 87 | 19.10 Exceptions to E-filing
Documents in Civil Protection Order and Domestic Violence/Dating Violence Order cases must be filed in paper form and may not be e-filed.
(B) All documents related to Civil Protection Order cases and Domestic Violence/Dating Violence Order cases are not permitted to be e-filed. All such documents shall be filed in paper form with the Clerk of Courts.
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Page 87 | 19.10 Exceptions to E-filing
Exhibits, attachments, and other documents that cannot be comprehensibly viewed in PDF must be filed physically with the clerk and maintained in a physical file.
(A) Exhibits, attachments, or other documents that may not be comprehensibly viewed in a .pdf shall be filed in their physical form with the Clerk of Courts and will be maintained by the Clerk of Courts in a physical file.
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Page 87 | 19.10 Exceptions to E-filing
After the original complaint, the Clerk may accept by facsimile pleadings and other papers that are no longer than 20 pages.
Pursuant to the authority extended to the Court by Civ. R. 5(E), the General and Domestic Relations Divisions of the Court adopt the following procedures for the Clerk of Courts’ acceptance of facsimile copies, subsequent to the original complaint, of pleadings and other papers not longer than twenty (20) pages in length.
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Page 42 | 3.09 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk — Original Filing
The fax filer must retain the source document until the case is closed and all opportunities for post-judgment relief are exhausted.
The source document filed by fax shall be maintained by the person making the filing until the case is closed and all opportunities for post judgment relief are exhausted.
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Page 71 | 12.03 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk
After indictment, documents and papers not requiring a security deposit may be filed by fax with the Clerk.
The filing of documents or other papers, subsequent to the indictment and not requiring a security deposit pursuant to Loc. R. 2.01(A), may be filed with the Clerk by facsimile copy.
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Page 71 | 12.03 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk
A proposed judgment entry or order submitted for a judge’s or magistrate’s signature becomes the original filing copy, and no original source document need be sent.
(5) Proposed Judgment Entries and Orders submitted for the Court’s review and signature of either judge or magistrate shall become the original copy for the purposes of filing with the Clerk of Courts. There is no need to send the original source document.
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Page 43 | 3.9
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Written notice of bankruptcy must be filed with the clerk within 15 days after the bankruptcy adjudication.
Whenever any party to an action pending in this Court files bankruptcy, the attorney of record or the party, if acting in a pro se capacity, within 15 days after the bankruptcy adjudication, shall file written notice of bankruptcy with the Clerk of this Court.
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Page 24 | 2.09 Bankruptcy Adjudication
A judgment entry or order may not be accepted or docketed by the clerk until approved by the appropriate judge.
No judgment Entry or Order shall be accepted or docketed by the Clerk until it is approved by the appropriate judge.
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Page 28 | 2.15 - Filing and Removal of Papers from Custody of Clerk (A)(1) Duties of Clerk
The clerk accepts filings Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except during specified closures or extraordinary circumstances determined by the court.
With the exception of legal holidays and other closures mandated/authorized by the Court or the Allen County Commissioners, the normal business hours of the Clerk of Courts are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Clerk shall not accept any document from a party for filing outside of the normal business hours of the Clerk of Courts, absent extraordinary circumstances as determined by the Court.
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Page 28 | 2.15 - Filing and Removal of Papers from Custody of Clerk (A)(3) Hours of Operation and Acceptance of Documents for Filing
Documents required to be served after the complaint must be filed within three days after service, subject to the stated exceptions for listed discovery materials.
In accordance with Civ. R. 5(D), all documents, after the complaint, required to be served upon a party shall be filed with the Court within three (3) days after service, but depositions upon oral examination, interrogatories, requests for documents, requests for admission, and answers and responses thereto shall not be filed unless on order of the Court, for use as evidence, or for consideration of a motion in the proceeding.
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Page 35 | Rule 3.05(A)
Counsel must prepare and submit an Entry Confirming Sale to the court no later than 30 days after the sale date.
Counsel shall prepare and submit to the Court an Entry Confirming Sale no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the sale.
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Page 40 | Confirmation of Sale
A party intending to use video-recorded testimony at trial must file the video recording and written transcript with the Clerk of Courts seven days before trial.
(A) File the video recording and written transcript with the Clerk of Courts seven (7) days prior to trial;
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Page 42 | 3.08 Video Recorded Testimony and Evidence
A fax document accepted by the Clerk is deemed filed when the Clerk receives it.
(1) Subject to the provisions of these rules, all documents sent by fax and accepted by the Clerk of Courts shall be considered filed with the Clerk of Courts as of the date and time the Clerk receives the document.
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Page 44 | 3.9
A fax received after 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day, or anytime on a weekend or holiday, is deemed filed on the next regular business day.
(2) The office of the Clerk of Courts will be deemed open to receive facsimile transmission of documents on the same days and at the same time the Court is regularly open for business. In the event any facsimile copy is received by the Clerk of Courts after 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day or anytime on a weekend or holiday, the facsimile copy shall be considered filed on the next ensuing regular business day for the Clerk.
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Page 44 | 3.9
All pretrial motions, including motions in limine, must be filed at least seven days before trial unless leave to file later is requested and granted.
(F) Deadline for Pretrial Motions All pretrial motions, including but not limited to motions in limine, shall be filed no later than seven (7) days before trial, unless leave is requested and granted to file after said deadline.
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Page 47 | Rule 3 - Civil Actions: Pleadings; Motions; Hearings
If counsel do not present a dismissal entry within twenty days after representing that a case is settled, the trial judge may dismiss the case for want of prosecution.
If counsel fail to present such an entry to the trial judge within twenty (20) days after representation to the court that a case has been settled, the trial judge may order the case dismissed for want of prosecution.
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Page 48 | LOCAL RULE 4 - ENTRIES, Rule 4.02 On Settlement
Counsel must prepare and submit a proposed judgment entry within five work days, and opposing counsel must approve or reject it within five work days after receiving it, unless the trial judge directs otherwise.
Unless the trial judge otherwise directs, counsel for the party in whose favor an order, decree, or judgment is rendered, shall within five (5) work days thereafter prepare the proper judgment entry and submit it to opposing counsel, who shall approve or reject the same within five (5) work days after receiving it.
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Page 48 | LOCAL RULE 4 - ENTRIES, Rule 4.01 On Decree
When no statutory or Ohio Supreme Court filing time controls, the appellant’s brief is due within 20 days after the record transcript is filed, the appellee’s brief within 10 days after the appellant’s brief, and any reply within 5 days after the appellee’s brief.
Where the time for filing is not fixed by statute or rule of the Ohio Supreme Court, the appellant shall file a brief within twenty (20) days after the filing of the transcript of the record; the appellee shall file his brief within ten (10) days after the filing of the brief of the appellant; and any reply brief shall be filed within five (5) days after the filing of the appellee’s brief.
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Page 49 | Local Rule 5.02 - Time Limits
When an agency demand or request is required before the agency prepares or files the record transcript, the appellant must file it with the agency when filing the notice of appeal, unless law or an Ohio Supreme Court rule provides otherwise.
In all cases in which demand or request to the agency by the appellant is a prerequisite to the preparation of filing of the transcript of the record by the agency, such demand or request shall be filed by the appellant with the agency at the time of filing the notice of appeal, unless otherwise provided by law or rule of the Ohio Supreme Court.
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Page 49 | Local Rule 5.02 - Time Limits
Statutorily or Ohio Supreme Court-fixed filing deadlines apply, subject to any written extension granted by the assigned judge after notice to opposing counsel or the party.
Where the time for filing bills of exceptions, assignments of error, and briefs is fixed by statute or rule of the Ohio Supreme Court, they shall be filed within such time or extension thereof as may be granted in writing by the judge to whom the case is assigned after notice to opposing counsel or party.
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Page 49 | Local Rule 5.01 - Statutory Time Limits
A party may file written exceptions to an arbitration panel's Report and Award within 30 days after the report is filed.
Any party may file with the Clerk written exceptions from the Report and Award of the arbitration panel within thirty (30) days from the filing of said Report and Award.
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Page 57 | 7.17 Exceptions and Reasons Therefore
The defense attorney must file a written demand for discovery within twenty-one days after arraignment or seven days before trial, whichever is earlier, unless the court permits a later reasonable time, and must serve a copy on the Prosecutor.
Within twenty-one days after arraignment or seven days before the date of trial, whichever is earlier, or at such reasonable time later as the court may permit, the defense attorney shall file a written demand for discovery and serve a copy of the written demand upon the Prosecutor.
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Page 69 | 11.02 Defense Counsel’s Duties
A fax received after 4:30 p.m. on a business day, or anytime on a weekend or holiday, is deemed filed on the next regular clerk business day.
The office of the Clerk of Courts will be deemed open to receive facsimile transmission of documents on the same days and at the same time the Court is regularly open for business. In the event any facsimile copy is received by the Clerk of Courts after 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day or anytime on a weekend or holiday, the facsimile copy shall be considered filed on the next ensuing regular business day for the Clerk.
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Page 73 | Rule 12 - Time of Filing
An e-filing submitted after 4:30 p.m. on a business day, or anytime on a weekend or legal holiday, is considered filed only when the Clerk of Courts accepts it.
The office of the Clerk of Courts will be deemed open to receive e- filed documents on the same days and times the Clerk of Courts is regularly open for business, despite the date and time an e-filer submits a document. In the event an e-filing is made after 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day or anytime on a weekend or legal holiday, the e-filing shall be considered filed only upon acceptance by the Clerk of Courts as provided in Loc.R. 19.03(C)(1).
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Page 85 | Rule 19.03 - Time of Filing
An e-filed document is deemed filed when the Clerk of Courts accepts it, as shown by the date and time stamp on its first page.
All e-filed documents shall be considered filed with the Clerk of Courts as of the date and time the Clerk of Courts accepts the document, which shall be noted by the date and time stamp on the first page of the e-filed document.
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Page 85 | Rule 19.03 - Time of Filing
Documents served on a party after the complaint must be filed with the court within three days after service.
In accordance with Ohio Civil Rule 5(D), all documents, after the complaint, required to be served upon a party shall be filed with the Court within three days after service
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Page 93 | Discovery
Except for emergency orders, a party has 14 days after service to respond to a request for temporary orders.
Except for emergency orders, a party shall have fourteen (14) days after service to respond to a request for temporary orders
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Page 94 | 20.04 Temporary Orders
A written request for an oral hearing to modify a temporary order under Civ. R. 75(N) (2) must be filed with the Clerk of Court within fourteen (14) days after the order is filed and specify the hearing’s subject matter.
any written request for oral hearing to modify such temporary order pursuant to Civ. R. 75(N) (2) must be filed with the Clerk of Court within fourteen (14) days after filing of the order and specifically state the subject matter for which the hearing is being requested.
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Page 94 | 20.04 Temporary Orders
The matter is deemed submitted to the Court when 21 days expire or a responsive pleading is filed, whichever occurs first.
upon the expiration of twenty-one (21) days or the filing of a responsive pleading, whichever is earlier, the matter shall be deemed submitted to the Court.
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Page 94 | 20.04 Temporary Orders
When a case assigned for trial is settled, counsel must immediately notify the court.
In addition, if a case has been assigned for trial and it is settled, counsel shall forthwith notify the court.
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Page 48 | LOCAL RULE 4 - ENTRIES, Rule 4.02 On Settlement
If counsel do not present a judgment entry within twenty calendar days after the order or judgment, the trial judge may prepare and file it without notice or take other appropriate action.
If counsel fail to present an entry within twenty (20) calendar days after the order is decreed or the judgment is rendered, the trial judge may cause the proper entry to be prepared and filed without submission or notice to counsel or take such other action as may be appropriate under the circumstances.
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Page 48 | LOCAL RULE 4 - ENTRIES, Rule 4.01 On Decree
Counsel must promptly submit an entry of dismissal to the trial judge after settling a case.
Counsel shall promptly submit an entry of dismissal to the trial judge following settlement of any case.
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Page 48 | LOCAL RULE 4 - ENTRIES, Rule 4.02 On Settlement
An approved judgment entry must be forwarded to the judge immediately.
Approved judgment entries shall be immediately forwarded to the Judge.
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Page 48 | LOCAL RULE 4 - ENTRIES, Rule 4.01 On Decree
Clerk review may make an e-filing's effective date and time differ from its submission time, and e-filing does not alter or extend statutes of limitation.
Because all electronically filed documents are subject to clerk review to determine whether said document is accepted, the effective date and time may differ from the submitted date and time. Electronic filing does not alter or extend applicable statutes of limitations.
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Page 85 | Rule 19.03 - Time of Filing
After the time for filing the last brief expires, the case is considered submitted on the briefs unless oral argument is requested in writing and granted by the assigned judge or is required by law.
Upon the expiration of the time for filing of the last brief, the case will be considered as submitted upon the briefs unless oral argument is requested in writing and granted by the judge to whom the case is assigned or is required by law.
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Page 49 | Local Rule 5.02 - Time Limits
Electronic filing is complete when the transmitted document is docketed.
(G) “Electronic filing” (“e-filing”) is the electronic transmission of documents to and from the court for the purpose of creating a public record of requests and actions in a case. E-filing is complete when the document is docketed.
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Page 82 | 19.01 Terms and Definitions
The effective filing date and time are based on the submitted document’s timestamp, but may differ because of the Clerk of Courts’ review.
(E) “Effective date and time of filing of a document” is shown by the time stamp on the submitted document. Because all electronically filed documents are subject to the Clerk of Courts’ review, the effective date and time may differ from the submitted date and time.
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Page 82 | 19.01 Terms and Definitions
The Clerk of Court reviews electronically filed documents for compliance before a docket entry is created.
(B) “Clerk review” means an inspection of electronically filed documents by the Clerk of Court for compliance with court rules, policies, procedures, and practices made before creating a docket entry.
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Page 82 | 19.01 Terms and Definitions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
For service by publication, counsel must file a praecipe and legal notice with a general-circulation newspaper, pay the publisher directly, provide the notice to the Clerk, and submit proof of publication after publication is complete.
On cases of “Service by Publication”, the party desiring such service shall file a praecipe and legal notice with any newspaper of general circulation and the cost of such service shall be paid directly to the publisher by counsel. Counsel shall provide a copy of the legal notice to the Clerk of Courts for filing. A proof of publication shall be forwarded to the Clerk upon completion of publication for filing in the appropriate case.
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Page 22 | LOCAL RULE 2 - GENERAL PROCEDURES, 2.01(B)
Service of process by posting may be accomplished at the designated Clerk of Courts-Title Office and Municipal Hall of Justice locations, in addition to the courthouse, or their relocated locations.
Pursuant to the requirements of Civ. R. 4.4, this Court designates two (2) additional public places in the County, in addition to the Courthouse, where publication of service of process by “posting” shall be had, to-wit: (1) the Clerk of Courts-Title Office, 419 North Elizabeth Street, Lima, Ohio, or any other location to which it might relocate; or (2) the Municipal Hall of Justice, 109 North Union Street, Lima, Ohio, or any other location to which it might relocate.
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Page 24 | 2.10 Publication by Posting
The clerk must post the requisite notice conspicuously at the designated locations for six consecutive weeks, then remove it, complete and file the return of service, and notify counsel as required by law.
The Clerk of this Court shall cause the requisite notice to be posted in a conspicuous place and manner in the above denominated places for the requisite six (6) consecutive weeks. Upon completion of posting for six (6) consecutive weeks, the Clerk shall remove the notice, complete the return of service, file the same, and notify counsel as provided by law.
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Page 24 | 2.10 Publication by Posting
A Motion for Service by Posting must be filed with an affidavit from a party or the party’s counsel.
this Court requires the filing of a Motion for Service by Posting which shall include an affidavit of a party or party’s counsel as outlined in said rule.
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Page 25 | 2.10 Service by Posting
The clerk does not accept letters requesting service; service requests must be made by praecipe.
No letters for service will be accepted as service requests must be made by praecipe.
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Page 28 | 2.15 - Filing and Removal of Papers from Custody of Clerk (B)(2) Documents Requiring Service of Notice
Unless service is specifically requested by praecipe, service will be completed by certified mail.
Unless specifically requested by praecipe, service will be perfected by certified mail.
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Page 28 | 2.15 - Filing and Removal of Papers from Custody of Clerk (B)(2) Documents Requiring Service of Notice
The clerk will not accept a document for filing if it must be served on counsel or parties but does not designate their names and addresses.
The Clerk shall not accept for filing any document that must be served upon counsel or parties that does not designate their names and addresses.
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Page 28 | 2.15 - Filing and Removal of Papers from Custody of Clerk (B)(2) Documents Requiring Service of Notice
A document requiring service or notice upon filing must include plaintiff and defendant addresses in its caption or state that those addresses are unknown when they are in fact unknown.
All documents requiring service or notice upon filing shall: (a) Include the address of the plaintiffs and defendants in the caption of the document; or (b) Indicate that the addresses of the plaintiffs and defendants are unknown if such addresses are in fact unknown.
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Page 28 | 2.15 - Filing and Removal of Papers from Custody of Clerk (B)(1) Documents Requiring Service of Notice
When a new case filing lacks a praecipe, the Clerk must proceed with service by certified mail.
If a praecipe is not included with a new case filing, then the Clerk of Courts shall proceed with service by certified mail [see Loc.R. 2.15(B)(3) for service to Allen County agencies].
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Page 30 | 2.17
The Clerk must not attempt service on an unknown party at an unknown address, even when a praecipe is provided.
The Clerk shall not attempt service on an “unknown party” at an “unknown address”, even if presented with a praecipe.
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Page 30 | 2.17
Notices required by these rules must be sent to the party's attorney of record at the address last specified in the pleadings.
All notices required by these Rules to be served upon a party in an action shall be sent to the party’s attorney-of-record at the address last specified on the pleadings.
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Page 58 | 8.02 Service of Notice
The Clerk of Courts must send the specified notice and information forms to each identified court by ordinary U.S. mail.
(G) The Clerk of Courts shall send a Notice to Court Regarding Petition for Certificate of Qualification for Employment [Form C] and Submission of Information Regarding Petition for Certificate of Qualification for Employment [Form E] to each court so identified. Such Notice shall be sent via ordinary US mail.
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Page 67 | LOCAL RULE 10
Unless an exception under Criminal Rule 16(C), (D), (E), (F), or (J) applies, the Prosecutor must deliver defense counsel a discovery package no later than seven days after the defendant’s discovery demand.
11.01 Prosecutor’s Duties No later than seven (7) days after the demand for discovery is made by the defendant, except as provided in Crim. R. 16 (C), (D), (E), (F), or (J), the Prosecutor shall deliver to defense counsel a discovery package to include the following:
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Page 68 | LOCAL RULE 11 - DISCOVERY IN CRIMINAL CASES
The defense attorney must serve a copy of the written demand for discovery upon the Prosecutor.
Within twenty-one days after arraignment or seven days before the date of trial, whichever is earlier, or at such reasonable time later as the court may permit, the defense attorney shall file a written demand for discovery and serve a copy of the written demand upon the Prosecutor.
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Page 69 | 11.02 Defense Counsel’s Duties
Electronic service of a subsequent pleading, filing, or document in an e-filed case is valid, effective service on parties designated in the certificate of service and has the same legal effect as service of an original paper document.
The electronic service of a subsequent pleading, filing, or other documents in all types of e-filed cases shall be considered as valid and effective service on all parties so designated in the certificate of service and shall have the same legal effect as an original paper document served pursuant to the applicable Rules of Procedure.
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Page 86 | 19.07 Service of Documents in All Types of E-filing Cases
The Clerk of Courts must issue the summons and serve the pleading in accordance with the governing rule or statute.
The Clerk of Courts shall issue a summons and serve the pleading in accordance with the applicable rule or statute.
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Page 86 | 19.06 Initiation of a Civil Case
The filing party must serve a paper copy on pro se parties and attorneys not registered with the Court’s electronic filing system, as required by the applicable Rules of Procedure.
Pro se parties or attorneys who have not registered with the Court’s electronic filing system shall be served a paper copy by the filing party, not the Court or Clerk of Courts, in accordance with the applicable Rules of Procedure.
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Page 87 | 19.07 E-Filing and Service
Every electronically filed document must include a certificate of service for all parties.
(B) A certificate of service for all parties is required when a party files a document electronically.
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Page 87 | 19.07 E-Filing and Service
When a pro se party files a pleading, the Clerk must personally provide that party with a copy of the local rule.
If the filing party is filing pro se, the Clerk shall personally provide the filing party with a copy of this Rule.
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Page 90 | Domestic Relations Cases
The Clerk of Courts must serve a copy of the local rule on the opposing party with the original pleadings.
(4) The Clerk of Courts shall serve a copy of this Local Rule upon the opposing party with the original pleadings in each case.
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Page 90 | Domestic Relations Cases
Before relocating, a parent must serve the other parent with a notice of intent to relocate by certified mail.
Prior to the relocation of either parent to a residence other than that specified in the parenting order or decree of the Court, the relocating parent must serve a notice of intent to relocate upon the other parent by certified mail.
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Page 100 | 20.12 Child Relocation
The clerk must attach the rule to the summons, serve it simultaneously with the complaint, and have the serving officer note that service in the return.
The Clerk of this Court shall attach a copy of this Rule to the summons so that both documents shall be served simultaneously and the Sheriff or other officer serving the summons shall note the service of a copy of this rule together with a copy of the complaint in the return.
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Unless the court already served a proposed order through the e-filing system, the party that submitted or approved it must serve the receiver or receiver’s counsel and all appearing parties.
Unless it is clear that service has already been made by the Court using the e-filing system, the party who submitted or approved a proposed order entered by the court is responsible for serving it upon the receiver or receiver’s counsel and upon all parties who have appeared
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Page 126 | Local Rule 31 - Receiverships, Rule 31.03 Hearings and Requests for Procedural Orders
The party making service must file proof of service.
Proof of service must be filed by the party making service.
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Page 127 | Rule 31 - Receiverships
Each receiver's plan and report must be filed with the Clerk and served on all parties who have appeared or for whom service remains pending.
Copies of each receiver’s plan and report shall be filed with the Clerk, with service upon all parties who have made an appearance or for whom service remains pending.
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Page 129 | 31 Receiverships
The Clerk may serve Allen County agencies electronically or by hand-delivery when signature requirements are satisfied.
except the Clerk, at his/her discretion, may serve any agency of Allen County, Ohio, to which service is required, by electronic means or hand-delivery, provided all signature requirements are satisfied.
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Page 29 | 2.15(B)(3)
Facsimile and e-mail transmissions are not electronic service for purposes of the e-filing rules.
Electronic service does not include facsimile or e-mail.
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Page 83 | 19.01 Definitions
Electronic service is available to an attorney or party that has registered as an e-filer with the Clerk of Courts.
Such service may be conducted via electronic means if an attorney or party has registered as an e-filer with the Clerk of Courts.
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Page 84 | 19.03 Registered E-filers
Except when law permits or requires otherwise, the Clerk of Courts is not responsible for serving documents filed by a party.
Unless otherwise permitted and/or mandated by law, the Clerk of Courts is not responsible for the service of documents filed by a party to the case.
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Page 86 | 19.07 Service of Documents in All Types of E-filing Cases
In every other newly filed action, the standing orders bind the parties once served.
In every other action hereinafter filed, the parties shall be bound by the terms of these standing orders upon service of the same.
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Electronic return receipts may be used for certified mail service, and electronic proof of service for certified or express mail sent by the Court satisfies the civil procedure service requirements, but electronic return receipts are not mandatory.
The Clerk of Courts is authorized to use electronic return receipts from the United States Postal service for certified mail service. Electronic proof of service for certified or express mail sent by the Court shall be deemed in compliance with the service requirements of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The use of electronic return receipts is not mandatory.
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Page 33 | 2.20 Electronic Return Receipts
The bankruptcy notice must also be served on other counsel and pro se parties of record in conformity with Civil Rule 5.
Such attorney or party shall likewise serve such notice on other counsel or pro se parties of record in such pending litigation in conformity with Civil Rule 5.
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Page 24 | 2.09 Bankruptcy Adjudication
Filing Fees and Waivers
Civil actions and proceedings require an advance deposit to secure costs and payment of established fees before the Clerk will accept them for filing, except as otherwise provided by law.
No civil action or proceeding shall be accepted by the Clerk for filing unless the party or parties offering the same for filing shall have first deposited a sum to secure the payment of the costs that may accrue in such action or proceeding and established fees except as otherwise provided by law. Such advance deposit and fees shall be in accordance with the schedule as adopted by this Court and as may be amended and as contained in Appendix A.
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Page 22 | LOCAL RULE 2 - GENERAL PROCEDURES, 2.01(A)
A filing fee applies to foreclosure actions, with the fee specified in Appendix A(1)(b).
The filing fee for foreclosure actions is provided in Appendix A(1)(b).
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Page 37 | 3.07 Foreclosure Actions
Parties must deposit with the Clerk of Courts the court-ordered amount guaranteeing arbitrator fees within 14 days of the order.
To guarantee the arbitrators’ fees, the parties shall deposit with the Clerk of Courts the sum ordered by the Court within fourteen (14) days of said order.
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Page 57 | 7.18 Court Costs Deposit
An applicant filing a record-sealing or expungement application must pay a $50 application fee and a $50 local court fee, totaling $100 regardless of the number of records, unless the applicant submits a poverty affidavit showing indigence.
Upon the filing of an application to seal or expunge a record, the applicant, unless the applicant presents a poverty affidavit showing that the applicant is indigent, shall pay an application fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) and shall pay a local court fee of fifty dollars ($50.00), for a total fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) regardless of the number of records the application requests to have sealed or expunged.
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Page 63 | 10.07 Sealing or Expungement of Criminal Record
A $150 deposit is required before action is taken on a CQE petition, and the petitioner may request a fee reduction by submitting a financial disclosure form for approval before filing.
Before any action is required to be taken on the Petition, the Petitioner must pay a deposit in the amount of $150.00. The Petitioner may submit a Financial Disclosure Form or other relevant information for the Court’s consideration if requesting a reduction in the filing fees. Said Financial Disclosure Form shall be submitted to the Court for approval prior to the filing of petition.
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Page 66 | 10.13 Certificate of Qualification for Employment
Each incoming or outgoing fax transmission costs $2.00, plus $1.00 per page.
Costs to be charged for both incoming and outgoing fax transmissions shall be Two Dollars ($2.00) per transmission plus One Dollar ($1.00) per page.
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Page 73 | Rule 12 - Fees and Costs
Expense reimbursement above the stated fee maximums requires the Court's prior approval.
Reimbursement for expenses that exceed the above stated maximums will be made only with prior approval of the Court.
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Page 75 | Schedule for Maximum Fees for Court-Appointed Attorneys
Appellate reimbursement requires the OPD-E-204 certificate, Appellate Court approval, and compliance with the applicable prescribed maximum.
Reimbursement shall be made when submitted with the appropriate certificate [OPD-E-204], approved by the Appellate Court, and within the prescribed fees as permitted by the following maximum amounts for these offense classifications:
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Page 75 | Schedule for Maximum Fees for Court-Appointed Attorneys
Registered e-filers must establish an account for electronic payment of filing and other fees.
Registered e-filers must establish an appropriate account for electronic payment of filing and other fees.
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Page 87 | 19.09 Fees
Payment or reimbursement requires submission of an OPD-1026 attorney fee certificate and a trial-judge-approved Financial Disclosure Form.
Payment and/or reimbursement for expenses associated with providing representation shall be made upon submission of the attorney’s fee certificate OPD-1026 and Financial Disclosure Form which has been approved by the trial judge.
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Page 101 | Rule 20.13 - Appointed Counsel Fees
A jury trial demand must be made 21 days before the scheduled trial and carries a $500 fee.
k. Jury Trial Demand (21 days prior to schedule trial) $500.00
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Unless the court orders otherwise, a motion to vacate, revive, or modify a former civil judgment requires payment of previously ordered unpaid court costs and a $225 deposit.
g. Motion to vacate, revive or modify a former judgment entry of this court in a civil action, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the moving party shall pay all unpaid court costs which said moving party has been ordered to pay and in addition thereto shall deposit $225.00
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Filing a foreign subpoena requires a $50 fee.
j. Foreign subpoenas $ 50.00
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Page 1 | 1. Civil Petitions, Complaints, Counterclaims, Cross-claims and third party claims
Personal service or out-of-county service requires an additional $20 fee per person.
c. Personal service or out of county service, an additional $ 20.00 per person
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Page 1 | 1. Civil Petitions, Complaints, Counterclaims, Cross-claims and third party claims
Personal service outside the county requires $25 per person.
d. Personal service out of county $ 25.00 per person
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Proceedings in aid of execution carry a $175 filing fee.
e. Proceedings in aid of execution $175.00
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Filing a foreign judgment requires a $50 fee.
i. Foreign Judgments $ 50.00
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A writ of possession carries a $250 fee when a private selling officer is used.
l. Writ of Possession (when private selling officer utilized) $250.00
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Page 1 | 1. Civil Petitions, Complaints, Counterclaims, Cross-claims and third party claims
A $325 filing fee is required for civil petitions, complaints, counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party claims.
1. a. Civil Petitions, Complaints, Counterclaims, Cross-claims and third party claims $325.00
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Cases with more than five defendants require an additional $50 fee.
f. In cases where there are over five (5) defendants, an additional $ 50.00
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Seizure of a motor vehicle upon replevin or execution carries an additional $650 fee.
h. For seizure of motor vehicle upon REPLEVIN or execution, an additional $650.00
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A motion for temporary orders in a domestic relations matter carries an additional $25 fee.
c. Motion(s) for temporary orders, an additional $ 25.00
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Page 2 | 2. Domestic Relations Complaints, Petitions, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim
Unless the court orders otherwise, a motion to vacate, revive, or modify a domestic relations judgment requires payment of previously ordered unpaid court costs and a $275 deposit.
e. Motion to vacate, revive or modify a former judgment entry in a domestic relation action, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the moving party shall pay all unpaid court costs which said party has been ordered to pay and in addition thereto shall deposit $275.00
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Page 2 | 2. Domestic Relations Complaints, Petitions, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim
Filing an appeal with the Court of Appeals requires a $165 fee.
7. Filing an Appeal with the Court of Appeals $165.00
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Page 2 | 7. Filing an Appeal with the Court of Appeals
A motion for relief from disability under R.C. 2923.14 requires a $100 fee.
4. Motion for Relief from Disability (R.C. 2923.14) $100.00
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Page 2 | 4. Motion for Relief from Disability (R.C. 2923.14)
A qualifying domestic relations order requires a $75 fee.
g. Qualifying Domestic Relations Order $ 75.00
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Page 2 | 2. Domestic Relations Complaints, Petitions, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim
Preparation of a certificate of judgment requires a $5 fee.
To prepare Certificate of Judgment $ 5.00
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Releasing a certificate of judgment requires a $5 fee.
n. To Release Certificate of Judgment $5.00
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Filing a partial release of lien requires a $5 fee.
To file a Partial Release of Lien $5.00
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A petition for a certificate for qualification of employment requires a $100 fee.
6. Petition for Certificate for Qualification of Employment $100.00
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Page 2 | 6. Petition for Certificate for Qualification of Employment
Releasing state tax liens or workers’ compensation liens requires a $35 fee plus unpaid court costs.
To Release State Tax Liens, Workers Comp Liens $35.00 + Unpaid Court Costs
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An objection to a notice to relocate in a domestic relations case requires a $100 fee.
f. Objections to Notice to Relocate on Domestic Relations cases $100.00
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Page 2 | 2. Domestic Relations Complaints, Petitions, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A party relying on a deposition in a dispositive motion, hearing, or trial must provide the assigned judge a bound paper copy.
If a party relies upon or intends to rely upon the contents of a deposition in a dispositive motion or to use a deposition in a hearing and/or trial, a bound paper copy of the deposition(s) must be provided to the assigned Judge.
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A duplicate of the receiver's plan and report must be submitted to chambers with a proposed entry approving it.
A duplicate copy shall be submitted to chambers, together with a proposed entry approving the plan and report.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Social security numbers and other information that must be excluded from the public record must be redacted under the applicable court and Rules of Superintendence requirements.
All social security numbers and other information that must be excluded from public record shall be redacted in accordance with the rules of this court and the Rules of Superintendence. Records or information received by a court to assist the court with making its decision under R.C. 2953.25, including information included on a petition, shall retain their character as public or non-public records, as otherwise provided in law.
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Page 66 | 10.13 Certificate of Qualification for Employment
The confidential family file includes specified health, assessment, custody, parenting, financial, and other documents designated by the Court as not subject to public disclosure.
(3) The family file will include but is not limited to the following: (a) Health care documents, including but not limited to physical health, psychological health, psychiatric health, mental health and counseling documents; (b) Drug and alcohol use assessments and predisposition treatment facility reports; (c) Guardian ad Litem reports, including collateral source documents attached to or filed with the reports; (d) Home investigation reports, including collateral source documents attached to or filed with the reports; (e) Child custody evaluations and reports, including collateral source documents attached to or filed with the reports; (f) Domestic violence risk assessments; (g) Supervised parenting time or companionship or visitation records and reports, including exchange records and reports; (h) Financial disclosure statements regarding property, debt, taxes, income and expenses including collateral source documents attached to or filed with records and statements; (i) Asset appraisal and evaluation; (j) Other documents containing information the Court specifically finds should not be subject to public disclosure.
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Page 91 | Rule 20 - Domestic Relations Cases
Any person may request confidential family-file information by written motion; all parties receive notice, the Court may hold a hearing, and public access requires clear and convincing evidence that a higher interest outweighs confidentiality.
(J) Any person, by written motion to the Court, may request access to a document or information in a confidential family file. The Court will give notice of the motion to all parties in the case, and may schedule a hearing on the motion. The Court may permit public access to a document or information in a confidential family file if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that the presumption of maintaining confidentiality is outweighed by a higher interest.
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Page 91 | Rule 20 - Domestic Relations Cases
Unless the court orders otherwise, the clerk is solely responsible for sending the sealing or expungement order to the listed agencies.
Unless so ordered, the Clerk of Courts shall only be responsible for sending the Sealing or Expungement of Criminal Record Order to the above agencies.
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Page 63 | 10.07 Sealing or Expungement of Criminal Record
After the court grants sealing or expungement and the required fees are paid, the clerk must forward certified copies of the sealing order to the listed agencies and the applicant's counsel.
If the Court grants the sealing or expungement of a criminal record pursuant to R.C. 2953.32(C), upon the payment of the application and court fees required under this rule, the Clerk of this Court shall forward certified copies of the order granting sealing to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in London, Ohio, the Sheriff of Allen County, Ohio, the Lima Police Department, Lima Municipal Court, the Adult Parole Authority office in Lima, Ohio, the Criminal Justice Investigation Services, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, West Virginia, 26306, and to counsel for the applicant.
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Page 63 | 10.07 Sealing or Expungement of Criminal Record
The Prosecutor must file any counsel-only designation or certification of nondisclosure with the court within seven days after the defendant’s discovery demand, and a nondisclosure certification must identify the material withheld.
The Prosecutor’s “Counsel Only” designation, provided for by Crim. R. 16(C) or certification of nondisclosure, provided for by Crim. R. 16(D) 69 ===== PAGE 70 ===== shall be filed with the Court no later than seven (7) days after the demand for discovery is made by the defendant. A certification of non-disclosure shall identify the non-disclosed material.
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Page 70 | 11.04 “Counsel Only” Designation or Non-disclosure by Prosecutor
The filing party is solely responsible for redacting personal, confidential, or private information.
Redaction of personal, confidential, or private information is solely the responsibility of the party filing the document.
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Page 85 | Rule 19 - E-Filing Procedures
A document ordered filed under seal must be submitted physically to the clerk, who will maintain it in accordance with the under-seal designation.
Any document(s) ordered within a case to be filed “under seal” shall be filed in its physical form with the Clerk of Courts, who will maintain said documents in a manner consistent with the designation of “under seal.”
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Page 88 | 19.11 Sealed Records, Expunged Records, “Counsel Only” Discovery, Court-ordered Sealed Documents
Except where a pertinent statute, rule, or court order provides otherwise, index references to court-ordered sealed or expunged records must be deleted from the DMS and electronic filing system.
Except as provided in the pertinent Revised Code section, Rule, or Court order, all index references to the case that pertain to records ordered sealed or expunged by the Court shall be deleted from the DMS and the electronic filing system.
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Page 88 | 19.11 Sealed Records, Expunged Records, “Counsel Only” Discovery, Court-ordered Sealed Documents
A receiver filing containing trade secrets or privileged communications may be publicly filed in redacted form and served on appeared parties, but a complete unredacted copy must be submitted to the court for in camera review, after which an application by the receiver or any party may prompt reconsideration of whether information should be public or for attorney eyes only.
If a receiver’s report, motion, fee application, or other filing refers to trade secrets (such as a plan for operating an ongoing business, proposed sale prices, customer information, personnel matters, or other non-public information) or would necessarily reference attorney-client or work-product communications, then redacted documents may be filed in the public record and served upon all parties that have appeared. When that occurs, a complete un-redacted document shall be submitted to the Court for in camera review. Upon application by the receiver or any party, the Court will re-examine the document and determine whether previously redacted information should be disclosed in the public case file or for attorney-eyes only.
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Page 134 | 31.14 Trade Secret or Privileged Information
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery-related motions may not be filed until the prompting impasse has been discussed with opposing counsel and a diligent informal effort has been made to resolve it.
No motion to compel discovery, for a protective order, objections to any form of discovery, motions for sanctions, or the like shall be filed until the impasse that provoked it has been discussed with opposing counsel and a diligent effort has been made to solve the problem informally.
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Page 35 | Rule 3.05(B)(1)
Before filing specified discovery motions, the seeking lawyer or party must initiate a live or telephone conference with the assigned judge and the other involved person or party to permit informal resolution.
In addition, prior to making a motion for an order compelling discovery, protective order, objection to a discovery request, or for a discovery violation sanction, the lawyer or party seeking the Court’s involvement shall initiate a conference (either live or by telephone) with the assigned judge and the attorney, unrepresented party, or person from whom discovery is sought, so that the parties and the Court can discuss the discovery dispute and seek informal 35 ===== PAGE 36 ===== resolution before an order compelling discovery or discovery sanction order is issued by the Court.
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Page 35 | Rule 3.05(B)(2)
Counsel must participate in discovery conferences, exchange discoverable information and documents on informal request, and make every effort to resolve discovery disputes before filing motions.
Counsel will participate in discovery conferences with opposing counsel and shall freely exchange discoverable information and documents upon informal request. Counsel shall make every effort to resolve discovery disputes by agreement prior to filing motions with the Court.
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Page 93 | Discovery
Before filing specified discovery motions, the requesting party must initiate a live or telephone conference with the assigned judge and the person from whom discovery is sought to attempt informal resolution.
prior to filing a motion for an order compelling discovery, protective order, objection to a discovery request, or for a discovery violation sanction, the lawyer or party seeking the Court’s involvement shall initiate a conference (either live or by telephone) with the assigned judge and the attorney, unrepresented party, or person from whom discovery is sought, so the parties and the Court can discuss the discovery dispute and seek informal resolution before an order compelling discovery or discovery sanction order is issued by the Court.
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Page 93 | Discovery
Oral argument is not allowed unless ordered by the court or permitted by the trial judge upon a written request made before submission; the judge fixes the hearing time and argument length.
Unless ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be allowed accept on leave of the trial judge upon written request by a party prior to a submission and the time of hearing and length of such argument shall be fixed by said judge.
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Page 34 | 3.03 Hearings on Motions Other than Summary Judgment
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Civil Rule 12 deadlines are strictly enforced, and extensions of time require a written court order.
Civil Rule 12 prescribing Rule Day for Pleadings will be strictly enforced. Extensions of time will be granted only by written order of the Court.
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Page 34 | 3.02 Rule Day Extensions
Continuances of scheduled trials should be granted only for unforeseen and exceptional circumstances requiring an adjournment.
Continuance of scheduled trials should be limited to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances that require an adjournment.
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Page 9 | LOCAL RULE 1.01
Only the judge scheduled to preside at the pretrial conference may grant a continuance.
Continuances may be granted only by the judge scheduled to preside at the pretrial conference.
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Page 45 | Appearance of Counsel; Continuance
A trial continuance will not be granted for lack of preparation when counsel failed to attend the pretrial conference.
No trial continuance will be granted on the grounds that counsel is not prepared to go forward if such counsel has failed to attend the pretrial conference.
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Page 45 | Appearance of Counsel; Continuance
The 30-day deadline for filing the evidentiary transcript may be extended by motion.
The thirty (30) days for filing of the transcript may be extended upon motion.
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Page 103 | 20.15 Magistrates
A mediation may be continued by the mediator or the judge or magistrate who referred the case.
The mediation may be continued by the mediator or the judge or magistrate who referred the case.
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Page 114 | Mediation Rule - (K) Continuances
A scheduled mediation may be continued only for good cause and after the parties determine a mutually acceptable future date.
Continuances of scheduled mediations shall be granted only for good cause shown after a mutually acceptable future date has been determined.
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Page 113 | Mediation Rule - (K) Continuances
A mediation continuance will not be granted unless the continued mediation can be scheduled before the final hearing.
no continuance will be granted unless the mediation can be scheduled prior to the final hearing.
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Page 114 | Mediation Rule - (K) Continuances
Pending motions do not constitute good cause for a mediation continuance unless the Court authorizes otherwise.
Except as authorized by the Court, the existence of pending motions shall not be good cause for a continuance
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Page 114 | Mediation Rule - (K) Continuances
For good cause and upon a party's motion, the court may reduce or enlarge the time periods provided in Rule 3.03.
Upon motion of a party in an action, and for good cause, the court may reduce or enlarge the periods of time provided in this Rule.
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Page 34 | 3.03 Modification for Good Cause upon Motion
Chambers Communication Rules
A fax filer without transmission verification may contact the Clerk to verify receipt of the filing.
Anyone using facsimile filing that does not obtain transmission verification from his/her facsimile transmission device may verify receipt of such filing with the Clerk of Courts.
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Page 72 | 12.03 Facsimile Copy Filing with the Clerk
Parties may call the assigned judge’s office to identify the correct staff member for submitting a proposed order, decision, or judgment entry.
To determine which staff member, call the respective Judge’s office at the main number to the courthouse: 419-228-3700 (Ext. 8833 for Courtroom A and Ext. 8830 for Courtroom B).
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Page 87 | 19.08 Proposed Judgment Entries