Defiance Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Rules

Copies of court papers are furnished to parties, attorneys, or the public upon payment of applicable fees.

Filings must include a caption and case number, identify the filer and document, and provide the specified attorney or pro se party information.

A party or counsel requesting a Court reporter must file the request in writing at least five days before trial.

The Clerk will not accept these filings unless sufficient copies for service on the other parties are provided.

An application to continue a pretrial conference must be addressed to the Judge.

Telephonic pretrials and Zoom hearings in civil matters must be arranged with the Court before the scheduled date.

A motion to revive judgment must be in writing and served on the other party.

Documents may be filed with the Clerk by facsimile at (419) 782-2018, subject to the stated conditions.

Opposing counsel must file a written response with legal citations and arguments within fourteen days; motions are then submitted unless the Court extends the time, and oral hearings are not granted unless the Court deems one necessary.

Facsimile filings are limited to 25 pages.

Social security numbers and other personal identifying information should be redacted before filing; attorneys and parties bear sole responsibility for redaction, and the Clerk will not check for it.