Carroll County Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Rules

Deposits for filing-action costs are required in all divisions, with the listed costs effective June 12, 2026.

A completed Affidavit of Income, Expense, and Financial Disclosure and Personal Background must be filed for the Court to determine whether to excuse deposits.

A small claims counterclaim complaint must be filed at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

The court may continue the hearing because of a counterclaim to allow sufficient time for trial.

The defendant must serve the plaintiff with a copy of the counterclaim when it is filed with the court.

Computer- or electronically-produced tickets may be used and filed if they conform substantively to the Ohio Uniform Traffic Ticket, and an officer issuing one at the scene must give the defendant a paper copy.

Facsimile documents may be provided only for informational purposes, not as court filings.

Complaints, amended complaints, counterclaims, and answers are limited to 25 pages including exhibits, unless the court gives prior written approval for good cause.

The Clerk of Court’s office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, subject to personnel availability.

The court is not required to serve a courtesy copy of the counterclaim, but may do so by ordinary mail.