Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 361 rules apply across Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion

    Every civil or criminal motion must be accompanied by a brief stating its grounds and citing the authorities relied upon.

  • Applies to
    Court document
    Must include
    caption

    Every court document must identify filing counsel by name, Ohio Supreme Court attorney registration number, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.

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    Fee application

    A fee application submitted to the Court’s Finance Department must include a copy of the signed and filed Entry of Appointment.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Fee application

    A fee application submitted more than 30 days after the case disposition date will have the requested fees reduced by 50%.

  • Fee
    $75
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    Appointed counsel representation

    The hourly fee is $75 for time spent in court and $75 for time spent out of court for cases covered by R.C. 120.33(A)(3).

  • Applies to
    Appointed counsel representation

    Payment is limited to the maximum amounts applicable to Common Pleas–General Division courts in the incorporated Franklin County Board of Commissioners Resolution.

Filing Timing

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  • The evidentiary-material filing requirement does not extend the deadlines for opposition or reply briefs.

  • Assigning a summary judgment motion for oral argument does not change the time periods for serving and filing briefs and permitted evidentiary materials unless the trial judge specifically orders otherwise.

  • Summary judgment motions must be filed by the dispositive motion deadline in the Case Schedule, and a later filing requires leave of court granted only for good cause.

Service

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  • Service
    Court service

    The written status-conference order must be served on all counsel.

  • A final written pretrial order may be prepared by the Trial Judge and must be prepared at any party’s request, filed, and served on all counsel.

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    Cqe notification
    Service
    Mail

    The Probation Department may send CQE notifications to other courts or prosecutors by ordinary U.S. mail or electronically.

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About Judge David Young

Term expires June 2027. Staff attorney: Megan Schultz, 614.525.4512.

**Courtroom:** 7A **Address:** 345 S High Street 7th Floor, Courtroom 7A Columbus, OH 43215 **Phone:** 614.525.3770 **Fax:** 614.525.4240 **Secretary:** Tamiya LaMarr, 614.525.3770 **Bailiff:** Rachel Cook, 614.525.3731 **Staff Attorney:** Megan Schultz, 614.525.4512 **Court Reporter:** Carmen Maley, 614.525.3995 **Magistrate:** Mark Petrucci, 614.525.5558

Common questions about Judge David Young's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge David Young?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for deposition transcripts. Pertinent deposition transcripts must be filed with the Clerk's Office and a courtesy copy delivered to the court at least 14 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IX. Trial Procedures

What page or word limits apply before Judge David Young?

Counsel should edit filings tightly and comply with the page limitations in Local Rule 12.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VI. Motions and Memoranda

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge David Young?

Judge David Young's formatting rule includes file format docx, a separate proposed entry should accompany the motion., the proposed entry must be uploaded as a separate filing from the motion., and the proposed entry must not be attached to the motion in pdf format.. Each motion should include a separate proposed entry prepared in Word format and uploaded as a separate e-filing rather than attached as a PDF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section VI. Motions and Memoranda

What must be included with final jury charge filings before Judge David Young?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial counsel must consult the standard jury instructions and prepare case-specific portions of the final charge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. Trial Procedures

What must be included with telephone appearance motion filings before Judge David Young?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A unilateral request for telephone appearance at a pretrial proceeding requires a docketed motion stating whether opposing counsel objects or agrees.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Status and Pre-trial Conferences

How may parties contact Judge David Young's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. When all parties agree to a telephone pretrial proceeding, counsel must email the Staff Attorney, copy all parties, and provide at least two business days' advance notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Status and Pre-trial Conferences

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge David Young?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include adversary position, reason for request, and proposed new dates. Scheduling motions must state whether the requested change is opposed or agreed, the reasons supporting a continuance, and the proposed continuance timeframe.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. Case Scheduling

Is electronic filing required before Judge David Young?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Electronic motions for continuance are not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Continuances

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge David Young?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in limine are discouraged and require good-faith discussion and certification of reasonable resolution efforts; they must be filed 30 days before trial unless a final pretrial order sets a different date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IX. Trial Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge David Young

Electronic motions for continuance are not accepted.

All motions should include a separate proposed entry.

The proposed entry must be prepared in Word and uploaded through the e-filing system.

Proposed jury instructions should be submitted to the court’s secretary by the second day of trial.

The final jury charge must be submitted in writing to each juror in all cases.

Trial counsel must consult the standard jury instructions and prepare case-specific portions of the final charge.

Media outlets may submit a media permission form through e-Filing, subject to the Judge’s review and approval before media technology is placed in the courtroom.

The secretary's listed telephone contact provides general court information.

The bailiff's listed telephone contact is designated for reporting settlement of a civil case.

The bailiff's listed telephone contact is designated for inquiries about procedures and processes in criminal matters before the court.

Email is the preferred method for inquiries about pending civil matters, and all parties should be copied.

The court reporter's listed telephone contact is designated for ordering transcripts.

The magistrate's listed telephone contact is designated for inquiries about matters referred to the magistrate.

Trial continuance motions must be in writing and requested well before the final pre-trial conference unless a true emergency exists.

Scheduling motions must state whether the requested change is opposed or agreed, the reasons supporting a continuance, and the proposed continuance timeframe.

A unilateral request for telephone appearance at a pretrial proceeding requires a docketed motion stating whether opposing counsel objects or agrees.

When all parties agree to a telephone pretrial proceeding, counsel must email the Staff Attorney, copy all parties, and provide at least two business days' advance notice.

Each motion should include a separate proposed entry prepared in Word format and uploaded as a separate e-filing rather than attached as a PDF.

Counsel should edit filings tightly and comply with the page limitations in Local Rule 12.

A filing submitted to the Clerk's Office may take several days to reach Chambers.

If immediate Chambers attention is necessary, counsel should telephone the Secretary or Staff Attorney and provide the case number and filing title.

Motions in limine are discouraged and require good-faith discussion and certification of reasonable resolution efforts; they must be filed 30 days before trial unless a final pretrial order sets a different date.

Pertinent deposition transcripts must be filed with the Clerk's Office and a courtesy copy delivered to the court at least 14 days before trial.

A docketed list of deposition objections requiring rulings must be filed at least 14 days before trial.

Proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms must be docketed and emailed to the Staff Attorney in Microsoft Word at least 14 days before trial or by the final pretrial order date.

Proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms are due at least 14 days before trial, unless a final pretrial order sets a different date.

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