Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 421 rules apply across Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Mediation

    No mediation fees are charged for civil cases referred to the court's dispute resolution department.

  • Applies to
    Mediation

    When a case is referred to a mediator outside the court's dispute resolution department, the parties share the mediation cost in proportions they agree upon.

  • Fee
    $66
    Applies to
    Special process server application

    Filing a Special Process Server application costs $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.

Filing Timing

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  • A motion for extraordinary assigned-counsel compensation must be filed with the usual affidavit and entry requesting assigned-counsel fees.

  • A Guardian Ad Litem may request fees above the schedule by using the extraordinary-compensation procedure.

  • Assigned counsel must apply in writing for an investigator at least 30 days before trial.

Filing Requirements

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    Notice of appearance

    A notice of limited appearance must use the prescribed title, describe the representation’s scope and justification, and state that the limited representation was communicated to the client in writing.

  • Applies to
    Special process server application
    Must include
    local rule certificate

    An application for a standing order designating a Special Process Server must be supported by an affidavit containing the stated applicant information and agreements.

  • Applies to
    Proposed standing order

    The applicant must submit a proposed standing order with the specified caption and language designating the applicant to serve process and subpoenas for the stated one-year term or until further court order.

Adjournments

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  • Mediation continuances require good cause, generally cannot be based solely on pending motions, and will not be granted unless mediation can be scheduled before the next court event.

  • If the Court cannot rule by the scheduled ruling date for any reason, the trial date must be continued for at least 60 days.

  • An automatic trial-date continuance does not apply when a party obtains an extension of the briefing schedule that requires extending the ruling date, although the Court may continue the trial date in its discretion.

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About Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy

- Role: Administrative and Presiding Judge - On the Common Pleas bench since: 2017 - Legal experience: Judge Shaughnessy previously served as a municipal prosecutor for the city South Euclid, as well as a probation officer and bailiff for the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Judge Shaughnessy is also one of five Judges overseeing one of the Court's five Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities dockets.

- Courtroom: 16-C - Courthouse: 1200 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 - Fax: (216) 348-4038 - Bailiff: Brendan Campbell (216) 443-8707 - Staff attorney: Kaitlyn M. Kilbane (216) 443-8674

Common questions about Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy's rules

What must be included with debtor examination motion filings before Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy?

The rule requires proposed order. A debtor-examination submission must include a proposed order along with the motion, affidavit, filing fee, and service instructions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Debtor Examinations

What must be included with notice of compliance filings before Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Plaintiff’s counsel must file a Notice of Compliance within 7 days after the debtor examination or satisfaction of the judgment to remove the warrant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER OF CONTEMPT AND BENCH WARRANT

How may parties contact Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications. The rule lists phone 216-443-8674. Administrative filers may contact Judge Shaughnessy’s Staff Attorney at 216-443-8674 with questions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Administrative Filings

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy?

A fee is required for covered filings. A filing fee is required for a debtor-examination submission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Debtor Examinations

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The Notice of Compliance is due within 7 days after the debtor examination or satisfaction of the judgment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER OF CONTEMPT AND BENCH WARRANT
Complete rules summary for Judge Michael P. Shaughnessy

Administrative filers may contact Judge Shaughnessy’s Staff Attorney at 216-443-8674 with questions.

The Court will process submitted cognovit documents as soon as possible, within seven days.

A debtor-examination submission must include a proposed order along with the motion, affidavit, filing fee, and service instructions.

A filing fee is required for a debtor-examination submission.

Defendant should contact the Court’s Staff Attorney by phone at 216-443-8674 to schedule the debtor examination.

Plaintiff’s counsel must file a Notice of Compliance within 7 days after the debtor examination or satisfaction of the judgment to remove the warrant.

The Notice of Compliance is due within 7 days after the debtor examination or satisfaction of the judgment.

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