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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    Pleading motion brief memorandum or written argument
    Must include
    certificate of service

    Written proof of service must appear on or accompany each covered filing, and a judge will not consider a filing without a certificate of service unless the filing is a trial brief that counsel agreed not to exchange.

  • Applies to
    Cover sheet

    Court proceedings for a CQE must be initiated with the designated Cover Sheet, Form A.

  • Applies to
    Cover sheet

    The Cover Sheet must state the petitioner's assigned ODRC Electronic Petition Identification Number and include a copy of the completed ODRC Electronic Application.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Miscellaneous proceedings initiated by columbus bar association

    No advance local filing-fee deposit is required for Columbus Bar Association miscellaneous proceedings, but the court will assess costs at the end of each case as it deems just.

  • Applies to
    Cqe petition

    Every petitioner must deposit at filing a uniform, non-refundable fee in the amount set by the Clerk and approved by the Administrative Judge.

  • Applies to
    Cqe petition

    The filing-fee deposit must be paid before the court is required to take any action on the CQE Petition.

Filing Timing

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  • A motion for leave to exceed the memorandum or brief page limits must be filed no later than seven days before the brief is due and must explain the unusual and extraordinary circumstances requiring the excess.

  • An attorney may not withdraw later than 20 days before a trial or dispositive hearing, except in extraordinary circumstances.

  • Any party filing objections to a magistrate's order or decision must timely file the objections and supporting memorandum in accordance with Civil Rule 53.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Pleading motion brief memorandum or written argument

    Every pleading, motion, brief, memorandum, or written argument filed with the Court or a judge must be served on all opposing counsel and all unrepresented parties.

  • Applies to
    Cqe notification
    Service
    Mail

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

  • Applies to
    Notice of final decision
    Service
    Court service

    The Clerk must notify each petitioner of the final decision and provide a copy of the Judgment Entry.

About Judge Jaiza N. Page

Term expires January 2031. Staff attorney: Isaac J. Rinsky, 614.525.4511.

**Courtroom:** 3E **Address:** 345 S High Street 3rd Floor, Courtroom 3E Columbus, OH 43215 **Phone:** 614.525.6288 **Fax:** 614.525.5888 **Secretary:** Kelly Roche, 614.525.6288 **Bailiff:** Scott MacLean, 614.525.5889 **Staff Attorney:** Isaac J. Rinsky, 614.525.4511 **Court Reporter:** Kari L Haudenschilt, 614.525.5328 **Magistrate:** Mark Petrucci, 614.525.5558 **Magistrate:** Inquire about matters referred to the .

Common questions about Judge Jaiza N. Page's rules

Does Judge Jaiza N. Page require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Jaiza N. Page's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Parties are encouraged, but not required, to contact the Staff Attorney and request a status conference before pursuing discovery-related motion practice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Motion Practice

What page or word limits apply to motion before Judge Jaiza N. Page?

The page limits under Local Rule 12 apply, but the Court may permit an exception by express leave.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Motion Practice

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jaiza N. Page?

Judge Jaiza N. Page's formatting rule includes file format docx. Jury instructions must be emailed to the Staff Attorney in Microsoft Word format no later than one week before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Jury Instructions

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Jaiza N. Page?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery-related motions must comply with Civil Rule 37 and specifically describe the efforts made before asking the Court to intervene.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Motion Practice

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Jaiza N. Page?

The rule requires certificate of service. Every motion, including a motion for default judgment, must include a certificate of service and counsel's phone number and email address in the signature block.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Motion Practice

How may parties contact Judge Jaiza N. Page's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Jaiza N. Page's chambers. The rule lists phone 614-525-6288. Telephone participation in status conferences may be arranged by calling the Judge’s Secretary at 614-525-6288.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Status Conferences

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jaiza N. Page?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Court approval is required to extend any deadline for filing a motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IV. Motion Practice

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jaiza N. Page?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in limine may be filed only after a good-faith effort to resolve the issues and no later than 14 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IX. Trials
Complete rules summary for Judge Jaiza N. Page

Court approval is required to extend any deadline for filing a motion.

A stipulation or agreed entry does not change a deadline without Court approval, except for filings under Local Rule 13.01.

The page limits under Local Rule 12 apply, but the Court may permit an exception by express leave.

Discovery-related motions must comply with Civil Rule 37 and specifically describe the efforts made before asking the Court to intervene.

Parties are encouraged, but not required, to contact the Staff Attorney and request a status conference before pursuing discovery-related motion practice.

Every motion, including a motion for default judgment, must include a certificate of service and counsel's phone number and email address in the signature block.

A request for a continuance or amendment of the case scheduling order must be accompanied by a proposed amended scheduling order.

A continuance of a trial date will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Trial exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged with opposing counsel before the Pretrial Conference.

Each party must submit its own exhibit and witness list to the Court before voir dire.

Every motion, including a motion for default judgment, must include a certificate of service and counsel’s phone number and email address in the signature block.

Telephone participation in status conferences may be arranged by calling the Judge’s Secretary at 614-525-6288.

Pre-Trial Statements must be filed on or before the Final Pre-Trial Conference.

Jury instructions must be emailed to the Staff Attorney in Microsoft Word format no later than one week before trial.

Discovery-related motions must comply with Civil Rule 37 and specifically state the efforts made before involving the Court.

Parties are encouraged to contact the Staff Attorney and request a status conference before pursuing discovery-related motion practice.

Dispositive motions in foreclosure cases must include an attorney affidavit certifying document authenticity and the client’s possession of the original note.

A party requesting a continuance or amendment of the case scheduling order must submit a proposed amended scheduling order with the motion.

Trial exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged with opposing counsel before the Pre-Trial Conference.

Each party must submit a separate exhibit and witness list to the Court before voir dire.

Motions in limine may be filed only after a good-faith effort to resolve the issues and no later than 14 days before trial.

Responsive briefs to motions in limine must be submitted no later than 7 days before trial.

Telephone status conferences may be arranged by calling the courtroom staff secretary.

The courtroom bailiff may be contacted by phone for procedural questions about criminal matters before the court.

The courtroom bailiff may be contacted to schedule a status conference.

The staff attorney may be contacted by phone for procedural questions about civil matters before the court.

The staff attorney may be contacted by phone to check the status of pending civil actions or motions.

The staff attorney may be contacted by phone to request a status conference.

The court reporter may be contacted to order transcripts.

The magistrate may be contacted about matters referred to the magistrate.

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