Campbell Municipal Court, Ohio Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation

The stipulation must certify the number of prior leaves in the case and their total length of time.

In such stipulation the party obtaining the leave to plead shall certify the number of leaves to plead he has previously obtained in that case and the total length of time of those leaved to plead.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment entry

Counsel for the party in whose favor an order or judgment is rendered must prepare a judgment entry.

Counsel for the party in whose favor an order or judgment is rendered shall prepare a judgment entry.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

The complaint must state the reason for requesting the eviction.

3. The reason for requesting such eviction shall be set forth in the complaint.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation of dismissal or other appropriate entry

After notifying the Court of settlement, trial counsel must file a stipulation of dismissal or other appropriate entry as provided by Rule 27.

If a civil case set for trial is settled, the trial counsel shall immediately notify the Court and thereafter, as provided by Rule 27, file a stipulation of dismissal or other appropriate entry.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Leave to plead application

An application for leave must state the number of prior leaves or motions obtained, the reason for the request, and the total days of those leaves.

Such application shall set forth the number of leaves to plead or motions obtained, the reason such leave is requested, and the total days of such leaves.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Seized vehicle return or release petition

said party may intervene into any case where a person was charged with a violation of 4511.19 of the Revised Code or its equivalent and petition the court in writing for the return or release of the subject vehicle.

said party may intervene into any case where a person was charged with a violation of 4511.19 of the Revised Code or its equivalent and petition the court in writing for the return or release of the subject vehicle.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for recording proceedings

A request to record proceedings must be filed in writing before trial.

A request for the recording of any proceedings shall be filed in writing before trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury demand

A jury demand must be made in writing.

Demands for juries shall be made in writing

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written confirmation

The Court shall receive written confirmation from each party prior to the jury call that its case will not proceed to a jury trial. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the jury deposit.

The Court shall receive written confirmation from each party prior to the jury call that its case will not proceed to a jury trial. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the jury deposit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw as counsel

Must include

certificate of service

An attorney seeking to withdraw in any matter must file a written motion stating good cause and containing proof of service on the client.

No attorney shall be permitted to withdraw as counsel in any matter without first moving the Court in writing for such withdrawal. Such motion shall set forth good cause and contain therein proof of service of such motion upon the client.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Civil pretrial conference materials

If the Court orders a civil pretrial conference, interested parties must attend and attorneys must be prepared to provide witness and testimony information, trial exhibits, legal theories, discovery status, and other matters the Court requires.

A pre-trial conference may be held in civil cases where ordered by the Court. All parties in interest must be present. The attorneys shall be prepared to furnish a list of all witnesses whom they intend to call along with a statement of the general nature of their testimony; produce all exhibits intended to be offered at the time of trial; the legal theory of their cases; state any discovery not yet completed; and such other matters as the Court may require.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw as appointed counsel

Appointed counsel must move for an order to withdraw, state the reason, and provide proof of notice to the indigent; withdrawal is allowed only by Journal Entry.

An attorney appointed by this Court shall not be permitted to withdraw as counsel of record without first moving the Court for an order allowing such withdrawal. Such motion shall set forth the reason for such request. Withdrawal of counsel shall be allowed by Journal Entry only with proof of notice to the indigent.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written plea of not guilty

A written not-guilty plea filed by counsel must include the defendant’s written consent and a bond, and must include proof of financial responsibility if the charge arises from motor vehicle use.

Any written plea of not guilty filed by counsel shall be accompanied by written consent of Defendant pursuant to Criminal Rule 10, bond pursuant to the Court schedule and Proof of Financial Responsibility, if such charge arises out of use of a motor vehicle.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for relief from judgment

A Rule 60 motion for relief from judgment must state its grounds with particularity, state that the defendant has a good defense, include a tendered answer, and attach sworn support for each operative fact relied upon.

(A) Any motion for relief from judgment filed pursuant to Rule 60, Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, must: 1. State with particularity the grounds or reasons for such motion. 2. State that the defendant has a good defense. 3. Be accompanied by an answer tendered for filing should such motion be granted. 4. Have attached to it affidavits, depositions or other sworn testimony in support of any operative fact upon which the movant relies in support of such motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Filed paper

Must include

judge name, case number

Each paper must be filed under the cause style and number and include the assigned judge's name, case type, a short description of the pleading, and other information required by the Civil Rules.

and filed under the style and number of the cause, and shall include the name of the judge to whom the case is assigned, a notation as to the type of case, a short description as to what type of pleading is being filed and any other information required by the Civil Rules.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

A complaint requesting restitution of the premises must include a copy of the notice required by Section 1923.04 R.C.

2. If restitution of the premises is requested, a copy of the notice required by Section 1923.04 R.C.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Forcible entry and detainer complaint

When the proceeding is based on forfeiture of a land contract, lease, or other written instrument, the complaint must include that document and a copy of the notice prescribed by R.C. 5313.06.

When proceedings in Forcible Entry and Detainer are based upon forfeiture of a land contract, lease, or other contract, lease or other written instrument, such document shall be attached to the complaint along with: 1. A copy of the written notice as prescribed in Section 5313.06 R.C.

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Applies to

Motion

Every motion must include a written memorandum containing citations or counsel's arguments.

All motions must be in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing citations or the arguments of counsel.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Leave to plead request

A party who has not previously obtained leave may obtain one automatic leave by filing a certification with the clerk stating that no leave has previously been obtained in the case.

when a party desires a leave to plead or move, then such party, if he has not previously obtained any leaves to plead, may obtain one automatic leave to plead by filing with the clerk a certification in which he certifies that he has not theretofore obtained any such leaves to plead in the particular case.

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Applies to

Necessary documentation

After discharge as appointed counsel by Journal Entry, counsel must submit all necessary documentation.

Any attorney appointed by this Court to represent an indigent charged with an offense shall not receive any fees for professional services rendered in connection with said appointment without first securing the approval of this Court, and having been discharged as appointed counsel by Journal Entry, counsel shall submit all necessary documentation within 10 days of disposition in this Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

An account-based complaint must attach an account beginning at a zero balance and showing every subsequent charge and credit through the filing date.

Any action filed upon an account shall have attached to the Complaint a copy of such account, which account shall begin from a zero balance and indicate each and every charge against and credit upon such account thereafter, to and including the date of filing of such action.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury demand

Jury demands must be made in writing and comply with the Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure.

Demands for juries shall be made in writing in conformance with the Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Seized vehicle return or release petition

said owner operator may petition the Court in writing for the return, release on an alternate form of seizure/immobilization pending the final disposition of the case.

said owner operator may petition the Court in writing for the return, release on an alternate form of seizure/immobilization pending the final disposition of the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Forcible entry and detainer complaint

A forcible-entry-and-detainer complaint must state the reason for eviction and include the required exhibits when filed.

Complaint in Forcible Entry and Detainer shall state the reason for such eviction, and shall be accompanied by the following exhibits, when filed with the Clerk of Courts:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial conference

Counsel attending a pretrial conference must have authority to stipulate to evidentiary matters and written, client-signed full settlement authority.

Counsel attending the pre-trial conference must have complete authority to stipulate on items of evidence and must have full settlement authority in writing and signed by his client.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Limited driving privileges petition

The petition must state the need for limited driving privileges, and a copy must be certified to the registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

3. In addition thereto, the petitioner shall specify therein the need for limited driving privileges and certify a copy of said petition to the registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Dismissal entry or order

An entry or order dismissing and terminating a case must determine responsibility for payment of court costs.

All entries or orders of dismissal terminating any case shall contain a determination as to the responsibility for payment of court costs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Forcible entry and detainer complaint

A forcible-entry-and-detainer complaint must include a copy of the notice required by R.C. 1923.04.

A copy of the notice required by R. C. 1923.04.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Limited driving privileges petition

A petition for limited driving privileges must be written, include the petitioner’s specified identifying and location information, and attach proof of insurance on the Court’s form.

2. The petition for limited driving privileges shall be in writing and accompanied by a filing fee as prescribed by the Court. Said petition shall provide petition's Social Security and driver's license numbers; the address where petitioner resides; the name of petitioner's employer, medical provider and/or school, together with the address of each applicable location, and shall attach to the petition proof of insurance on a form prescribed by the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

All motions must be in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing counsel’s arguments.

All motions shall be made in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel.

WARNING

Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

The pretrial shall be conducted in accordance with Criminal Rule 17.1 and a memorandum of the matters agreed upon should be filed in said case.

The pretrial shall be conducted in accordance with Criminal Rule 17.1 and a memorandum of the matters agreed upon should be filed in said case.