Fremont Municipal Court, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
- A party may seek an extension of the 28-day response period for a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint by making a written application to the Clerk beforehand.
- Additional extensions may be granted by the court under Ohio Civil Rule 6(B) or by written stipulation of the parties.
- No continuances shall be granted longer than eight (8) days but for good cause and only in accordance with Section 1923.08 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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Request must include
- A continuance requires a written motion stating the reasons, the opposing party’s consent, and filing at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.
- A motion for continuance must be filed within seven days before the hearing.
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Page & Word Limits1 rule
A transmitted document must be no longer than ten pages not including the cover page
- Fax transmission
- Up to 10 pages
Document Format Requirements29 rules
All pleadings and motion shall be legibly typewritten or printed on paper sized 8 ½ inches by 11 inches.
- Paper size
- Letter
- Pleading
- Motion
Documents cannot contain links to other material.
A transmitted document must be no longer than ten pages not including the cover page and must pertain to only one case.
(2) The attorney must provide all required identification information on the cover page of transmission in the format prescribed by the court. Transmission without such information will not be accepted for filing.
The filer is solely responsible for removing all metadata and non- public data from documents submitted for e-filing.
Electronically filed documents are deemed signed by the listed submitter, and signatures must follow the stated format and include the applicable listed information.
Court's wording
(a) Every electronically filed pleading, motion, order, judgment, or document is deemed signed by the judge, clerk, attorney, party, or individual who submitted it. Signatures shall be in this format: (1) /s/ Attorney Name or electronic image of signature (2) Name or Attorney's name (typed) (3) Ohio Supreme Court Number (unless self-represented litigant) (4) Firm Name for Attorney (5) Attorney for (Plaintiff/Defendant) (6) Address (7) Telephone Number (8) Fax Number, if any (9) Email Address
(c) The document size cannot exceed one (1) gigabyte.
(b) Documents must be submitted in PDF format.
- File type
(4) All electronically filed pleadings must be signed by an attorney admitted to practice in the State of Ohio, or by a party not represented by an attorney.
(A) All papers filed with the court shall be originals or legible copies, handwritten in ink or typewritten on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.
- Paper size
- Letter
Requests MUST be submitted in writing.
The jury questionnaire must be organized for quick and accurate screening and request only information essential to eligibility, voir dire background, and jury-system management.
- Jury questionnaire
Formatting
- •Phrase and organize the questionnaire to facilitate quick and accurate screening
Court's wording
(3) The jury questionnaire is phrased and organized so as to facilitate quick and accurate screening and requests only that information essential for: (a) Determining whether a person meets the criteria for eligibility; (b) Providing basic background information ordinarily sought during voir dire examination; and (c) Efficiently managing the jury system.
(1) The notice summoning a person to jury service and the questionnaire eliciting essential information regarding that person are: (a) Phrased so as to be readily understood by an individual unfamiliar with the legal and jury systems;
Civil Crossclaim $105.00 Original + 1 for each party
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 1 copy for each party
Bank Attachment $ 60.00 Original + 6 copies
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 6 copies
Forcible Entry & Detainer (Evictions) $145.00 Original + 1 per defendant for each form of service
Levy, plus additional service fees $195.00 Original + 3 copies
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 3 copies
Debtor's Exam, plus additional fees $ 45.00 Original + 2 copies
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 2 copies
Appeal ** $ 50.00 Original + 5 copies
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 5 copies
Garnishments $120.00 Original + 4 copies
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 4 copies
Amended Civil Complaint $105.00 Original + 1 copy for each defendant
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 1 copy for each defendant
Civil Complaint $135.00 Original + 1 copy for each defendant
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 1 copy for each defendant
Civil Counterclaim $105.00 Original + 1 for each plaintiff
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 1 copy for each plaintiff
Amended Small Claims Complaint $ 75.00 Original + 1 copy for each defendant
Formatting
- •Submit the original and 1 copy for each defendant
(d) If the filing party or attorney elects to file the document electronically the signatories shall be indicated as, e.g., /Jane Doe/, /John Smith/, etc.
Filings consisting of more than one sheet of paper shall be securely fastened together.
- Binding
- Securely bound
The electronically produced ticket shall conform in all substantive respects to the "Ohio Uniform Traffic Ticket" set forth in the Ohio Traffic Rules Appendix of forms.
(1) All electronically filed documents should be formatted according to the rules governing formatting of paper pleadings, motions, and documents
(B) If the defendant has failed to plead or otherwise defend (having entered no appearance), the court may grant a default judgment immediately upon written or oral motion in a case involving a liquidated claim.
Document Filing Requirements42 rules
The caption of the complaint shall state the name and address, if known, of each party.
- Document
- Complaint
- Placement
- Caption
Each filing must have a title and identify the filing attorney and specified contact information, or identify the party if unrepresented.
Court's wording
Every pleading, motion, brief or other paper filed in a case shall be identified by title, and shall bear the name of the individual attorney, the firm, if any, office address and telephone number of the attorney filing the same, or if there is no attorney, then the party tiling the same.
For all subsequent pleadings in which new parties are joined, the name and the address, if known, of each new party shall be stated in the caption of the pleading.
- Document
- Subsequent pleading
- Placement
- Caption
The listed filings must be submitted in duplicate and include the filing attorney’s contact information and responsible attorney’s registration number; motions for continuance are excepted.
Court's wording
No written complaint, motion (except a motion for continuance), brief, memorandum of law or proposed journal entry shall be accepted by the clerk for filing unless the same is filed in duplicate and indicates the name, address and phone number of the attorney filing same, as well as the responsible attorney's Supreme Court registration number.
Subsequent pleadings and motions shall state the case number, the name of the first party plaintiff and the first party defendant on each side.
All pleadings, motions and other documents filed by the court shall contain the signature of the party or attorney representing the party in accordance with Civil Rule 11. Signatures signed by another person and initialed by the person signing the document are NOT permitted.
(1) The filing party or attorney shall initially confirm that the content of the document is acceptable to all persons required to sign the document. (2) The filer will indicate the agreement of other counsel or parties at the appropriate place in the document, usually on the signature line.
(b) The motion shall be docketed prior to submitting the proposed journal entry to the Judge, and the proposed journal entry shall contain, by reference, the case number of the case.
- Document
- Proposed journal entry
Must include
- •Case number
(a) A moving party, at the time of filing a motion, shall submit with the motion a proposed journal entry granting the motion and setting forth the requested relief.
A withdrawal application must be written, state its reasons, include a service certification, and represent that the client will be mailed the entry if granted; court consent is required, with an open-court absence exception and additional limits after trial assignment.
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
Counsel of record shall be allowed to withdraw as trial counsel only upon consent of the court. Except for withdrawal requested in open court when a counsel's client fails to appear for a court proceeding, no application for withdrawal will be considered unless (1) a written request to withdraw is presented which states the reasons for the application; (2) the application contains a certification of service to opposing counsel; and (3) the withdrawing counsel represents that, it the application is granted, a copy of the withdrawal entry will be mailed forthwith to the last known address of the client. A withdrawal of counsel after the cause has been assigned tor trial shall not be permitted, except for good cause shown and upon determination by the court that the party will be adequately and properly represented at the trial.
(1) The petitioner must provide proof of insurance. This proof MUST BE PROVIDED FROM your insurance agent. The agent may either fax the court your current proof of insurance OR submit it through the E-Filing Portal. The court will NOT accept insurance from the petitioner.
The petitioner must provide proof of employment, with specified examples; self-employed petitioners must provide either the state tax I.D. form or a copy of filed federal, state, or city taxes.
Court's wording
(2) The petitioner must provide proof of employment. Examples would be current pay stub, current schedule or a letter from the employer with the business letterhead and signed by employer. For individuals who are self-employed, they must provide proof of business with either the tax I.D. form from the state OR a copy of either federal, state, or city taxes filed.
In any case, all motions, briefs, and memoranda in support shall be filed in duplicate with the clerk of court who shall then forward one copy to the civil assignment clerk for referral to the judge.
(C) In a civil case, plaintiff, or plaintiff's attorney shall file with the complaint as many copies as there are defendants to be served with a summons.
In forcible entry and detainer action, if the defendant has failed to appear or otherwise defend on the second cause of action; default judgment may be entered upon oral or written motion when it's accompanied by an affidavit with supporting documentation signed by a party with actual knowledge verifying that the amount is accurate.
The complaint must include copies of the specified notices served on tenants and any document required by Ohio Civil Rule 10(D).
Court's wording
A copy of all notices required to be served upon tenants pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Code Chapters 5321, 5313, 3733, and 1923 or pursuant to federal regulations shall be attached to the complaint as well as any document required pursuant to Rule 10(D) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
A judgment may be satisfied by filing an appropriate order approved by the plaintiff or judgment creditor or counsel, or by the specified docket endorsement.
Court's wording
Satisfaction in whole or part, of any judgment shall be affected by (1) filing an appropriate order of entry with the clerk which has been approved by the plaintiff or judgment creditor, or his/her counsel of (2) endorsing the appearance docket by the plaintiff or judgment creditor, or his/her counsel over the authenticating signature of the clerk.
For the specified personal-property money claim, an affidavit with supporting documentation and an actual-knowledge signer must verify the repair cost or diminution in value, whichever is less, to support default judgment in the amount prayed for.
Court's wording
If the defendant has failed to plead or otherwise defend, the court may grant a default judgment in the amount of the prayer if the action is for recovery of money only arising out of damages to personal property and if an affidavit with supporting documentation signed by a party with actual knowledge is filed verifying that the prayer of the complaint reflects a reasonable cost of repairing the property of its diminution in value, whichever is less.
Parties seeking default judgment must file the required affidavit under the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act with the clerk.
Court's wording
(D) The parties seeking relief by default judgment shall file with the clerk of court, an affidavit in compliance with the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. Section 520 (1). Failure to file proper affidavits shall render the judgment voidable as provided by federal law.
Motions: All motions must be in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing citations or the arguments of counsel.
The debtor shall be required to provide verification of personal earnings every six (6) months.
(A) No payment will be accepted from a debtor without a payroll check stub or payroll statement of earnings.
(C) In all unliquidated damage cases in which the defendant has failed to appear or answer, the plaintiff shall have judgment in the same manner as provided in Rule 55 with regard to supporting documentation verified by affidavit or sworn testimony of the plaintiff.
All motions shall be made in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel.
Motions for an extension of time to move or plead, and for a continuance, shall be accompanied by a judgment entry, which contains a space for the court to insert the date to move or plead, or the new date and time for the continued hearing.
A motion for a continuance of an assigned hearing shall state the date of the hearing from which a continuance is requested.
Each defendant accepted into this program must agree and if applicable, sign an agreement setting out the conditions of participation in the program.
(2) A summons clearly explains how and when the recipient must respond and the consequences of a failure to respond.
The jury questionnaire must request only information essential to determining eligibility, providing basic voir dire background, and efficiently managing the jury system.
Court's wording
(3) The jury questionnaire is phrased and organized so as to facilitate quick and accurate screening and requests only that information essential for: (a) Determining whether a person meets the criteria for eligibility; (b) Providing basic background information ordinarily sought during voir dire examination; and (c) Efficiently managing the jury system.
If a medical condition is stated in question 10 and you wish to be excused, please provide a statement from your physician stating so.
If you are unable to serve as a juror for any reason during this term, please complete the questionnaire and return it to the clerk's office with a note to the Judge indicating the reason you are unable to serve.
You will find with this letter a questionnaire, to be completed and returned to the Court in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope within ten (10) days from the date you receive it.
Any signature on electronically transmitted pleadings or papers shall be considered that of the attorney or party it purports to be for all purposes.
Each paper filed by a party represented by counsel shall designate on the first page, immediately beneath the title of the paper, the name address, telephone number, and the Ohio Supreme Court code number of the attorney responsible for the case.
The correct mailing addresses, including zip codes, for all parties and counsel shall be listed.
There will be no oral hearings granted in said motions unless the parties request an oral hearing in writing and the court deems it necessary.
The journal entry shall state which party will pay the court costs.
Counsel for the party, in whose favor an order or judgment is rendered shall prepare a journal entry.
An eligible individual, but not an organization, may use the waiver procedure by appearing personally at the clerk’s office within the citation’s time limit, signing a trial waiver, pleading guilty in writing, and paying the stated fine and costs.
Court's wording
A person (but not an organization as defined in Section 2901(D) of the Ohio Revised Code) charged with a traffic or criminal violation waiverable under Ohio Traffic Rule 13, or under administrative order of the court may, in lieu of appearance in court and within the time specified in the citation, appear personally at the clerk's office, sign a waiver of trial, plead guilty in writing, and pay the stated fine and costs established by the administrative order of the court.
(Z) To reduce the time required for voir dire, basic background information regarding panel members should be made available to counsel in writing for each party on or before the day on which jury selection is to begin.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Third-party electronic filing providers are not acceptable.
NOTE: Third party electronic filing providers are not acceptable.
Page 7 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
Individuals filing documents electronically with the Clerk must register as e-filers.
(a) Individuals filing documents electronically with the Clerk must become registered e-filers.
Page 7 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
An attorney may authorize an employee or a service provider retained to assist with e-filing to file on the attorney's behalf, but may not authorize anyone else.
(1) No attorney shall authorize any person to electronically file on that attorney's behalf, other than their employee or a service provider retained to assist in electronic filing.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
No person may use or permit another person to use someone else's password in connection with e-filing.
(t) No person shall utilize, or allow another person to utilize, the password of another in connection with electronic filing.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
Attachments or exhibits over one gigabyte cannot be e-filed and must instead be submitted in hard copy.
Large attachments or exhibits over one (1) gigabyte cannot be filed electronically and must be submitted in hard copy and served on all other parties.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
A compliant electronic filing is accepted as the original, requires no hard copy to the Clerk, and requires the filer to retain the source document for production through final disposition and the applicable appeal period.
(a) A document electronically filed shall be accepted as the original filing, consistent with Ohio Civil Rule 5(E) and Criminal Rule 12(B) if the person filing electronically complies with all of the requirements set forth in this Local Rule. (b) The person filing electronically need not file a hard copy with the Clerk of Court but must maintain in their records and have available for production upon request by the Court, the Clerk of Court or other counsel, the source document of any document electronically filed. (c) The filer must maintain this source document until the final disposition of the case and through any Notice of Appeal, or, if appealed, appeal period.
Page 10 | Disposition and Maintenance of Source Documents
A filer who cannot submit a document electronically because of a problem on the filer’s end must file a hard copy with the Clerk.
(b) A filer who cannot file a document electronically due to a problem on their end, must file a hard copy of the document with the Clerk of Court.
Page 10 | Technical Failures
An electronically filed document cannot be altered after it has been file-stamped and accepted into the system.
(d) After a document is electronically file stamped, the document cannot be altered once it has been accepted into the system.
Page 10 | Electronic File Stamping
The Court may revoke an e-filing registration in its sole discretion.
(b) The Court may revoke e-filing registration in its sole discretion.
Page 7 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
A filing party should not attempt to re-file a document that was filed in error.
(c) If a document has been filed in error, the filing party should not attempt to re-file the document.
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The Clerk of Court may deny e-filing use for habitual nonconformance or uncorrected equipment incompatibility.
(B) NONCONFORMANCE RULE - The Clerk of Court reserves the right to deny any party, firm, or agency the use of e-Filing due to habitual nonconformance of these rules and/or equipment incompatibility issues that are not corrected.
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The insurance agent may fax current proof of insurance to the court or submit it through the E-Filing Portal.
The agent may either fax the court your current proof of insurance OR submit it through the E-Filing Portal.
Page 12 | RULE 1.08 OCCUPATIONAL DRIVING LETTERS
A document and its signature filed by fax are accepted as originals, consistent with Civil Rule 5(E).
() A document filed by facsimile transmission will be accepted as original and the signature accepted as original consistent with Civil Rule 5(E).
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Pleadings and other papers may be filed with the court by fax at (419) 332-1570.
(C) All pleadings and other papers may be filed with the court by facsimile at (419)332-1570.
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Complaints, pleadings, and other documents may be filed electronically with the Clerk of Court via the Internet, subject to this rule.
(!) In conformity with Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Civil Rule 5(E) and Criminal Rule 12(B) and, as approved by the Ohio Supreme Court on Technology and the Courts, complaints, pleadings and other documents may be filed with the Clerk of Court electronically via the Internet, subject to the provisions in this rule.
Page 7 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
The court permits the use and filing of tickets produced by computer or other electronic means.
The use and filing of a ticket that is produced by computer or other electronic means is hereby authorized in the Fremont Municipal Court.
Page 22 | RULE 3.05 USE OF ELECTRONICALLY PRODUCED TICKET
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Fax-submitted documents are considered filed when the clerk stamps them with the date and time; the fax machine's timestamp does not count as the clerk's stamp.
All documents submitted will be considered filed when date/time has been stamped by the clerk. For the purposes of this section, the date/time stamp produced by the facsimile machine shall not constitute the date/time stamp of the clerk.
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An attorney or party challenging the authenticity of an electronically filed document or signature must file an objection within ten days after receiving the notice of electronic filing.
(b) Any attorney or party challenging the authenticity of an electronically filed document or signature on that document must file an objection to that document within ten (10) days of receiving the notice of electronic filing.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
Although the electronic filing service is available at all times, filings must be completed during regular court hours; documents received outside those hours are deemed received for filing the next business day.
(a) The electronic filing service shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week. All electronic filing of documents must be completed during the regular court hours as set out in these rules. Any document received outside of those regular hours shall be deemed received for filing the next business day.
Page 9 | Hours of Operation and Time Limits
E-filers are responsible for meeting applicable time limits, submitting compliant documents, and allowing enough time for filing, clerk review, and any necessary resubmission; noncompliant documents may be rejected, not docketed, and not filed.
(c) E-filers must always be aware of the statute of limitations, the savings statute, and similar time limits. It is solely the e-filer's obligation to submit only documents which fully comply with court rules, policies, procedures, and practices. Documents which do not fully comply may be rejected, not docketed, and not filed. The e-filer must allow sufficient time for filing, clerk review, and any necessary re-submission.
Page 9 | Hours of Operation and Time Limits
A non-filing signatory or party disputing the authenticity of a multi-signature electronic filing or its signatures must file an objection within ten days after receiving the electronic filing notice.
(1) A non-filing signatory or party who disputes the authenticity of an electronically filed document containing multiple signatures or the authenticity of the signatures themselves must file an objection to the document within ten (10) days of receiving the notice of electronic filing.
Page 9 | Multiple signatures
A filer may submit a corrective filing later, but it is a new filing and does not relate back to the original attempt.
A corrective filing may be sent at a later time if the filer elects to do so, but such a filing will be considered a new filing and will not relate back to the date and time of the original attempt to file the document.
Page 9 | Filing Acceptance or Rejection Cycle
The motion must be docketed before the proposed journal entry is submitted to the Judge, and the entry must identify the case number by reference.
(b) The motion shall be docketed prior to submitting the proposed journal entry to the Judge, and the proposed journal entry shall contain, by reference, the case number of the case.
Page 10 | Orders (Judgment Entries)
The time of filing is the date and time the electronic filing was received.
(4) Time of Filing - means the date and time the electronic filing was received.
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After possession is determined in a forcible entry and detainer case with a second claim for money damages, the defendant must answer within 28 days after service of the complaint.
When a second cause of action has been filed alleging money damages, after the issue of possession of premises has been determined, the case will be continued for defendant to answer within twenty-eight (28) days from service of the complaint.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
A jury demand must be filed no later than three days before the trial date.
A demand for trial by jury under Section 1923.10 of the Ohio Revised Code shall be filed no later than three (3) days before the trial date.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
If the court receives a defendant's answer within 28 days, the civil assignment clerk must schedule a hearing.
If the Court receives an answer from the defendant(s) within twenty-eight (28) days, a hearing shall be scheduled by the civil assignment clerk.
Page 16 | REVIVOR OF JUDGMENT
If a promised settlement entry is not received within 30 days, the clerk must notify the party that the case will be dismissed unless the entry is received within a further 30 days.
(5) When a file has been marked "settlement entry to come" and the entry has not been received within thirty (30) days, and then the clerk shall notify the party that his/her case will be dismissed unless the entry is received within thirty (30) days.
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
If a case not set for trial has had no action for six months, the clerk must notify the party that it will be dismissed within 30 days unless good cause is shown.
(4) If no action has been taken on a file for a six (6) month period and the case is not set for trial, then the clerk shall notify the party that the matter will be dismissed within thirty (30) days unless good cause is shown.
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
The jury-trial security deposit must be filed with the clerk at least 10 days before trial.
The security deposit for a jury trial is required to be filed with the clerk's office ten (10) days prior to the jury trial date.
Page 17 | (4) Jury Trials
A civil case on the regular docket without a proceeding for six months is subject to dismissal after written notice unless good cause is shown.
Any civil case which is on the regular docket for six (6) months, or any small claims case which is on the small claims docket for four (4) months without a proceeding taken therein, shall be dismissed for want of prosecution after written notice has been sent to counsel or parties, unless good cause is shown why such dismissal should not be affected.
Page 18 | RULE 2.06 INVOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OR ACTIONS
The journal entry must be submitted to opposing counsel within five days of the decision.
That entry shall be submitted to opposing counsel within five (5) days of the decision.
Page 18 | Judgment entries
After the clerk notifies counsel that a case has defaulted, prevailing counsel must submit a default-judgment application within 15 days or the case will be dismissed.
Upon notification from the clerk that the case has defaulted, prevailing counsel shall submit an application for default judgment within fifteen (15) days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Page 18 | Judgment entries
Opposing counsel must approve or reject the journal entry within five days.
Opposing counsel shall approve or reject the entry within five (5) days.
Page 18 | Judgment entries
A settlement may avoid trial without an entry, but the entry must be filed within 30 days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
The avoidance of trial by settlement shall be allowed without the filing of any entry, but such entry shall be filed within thirty (30) days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Page 18 | Judgment entries
The journal entry must be submitted to the judge within 15 days of the decision; otherwise, the court will prepare it.
Within fifteen (15) days of the decision, the journal entry shall be submitted to the judge, or, thereafter, the court will prepare the journal entry.
Page 18 | Judgment entries
To use the waiver procedure, an eligible individual must act within the time specified in the citation.
A person (but not an organization as defined in Section 2901(D) of the Ohio Revised Code) charged with a traffic or criminal violation waiverable under Ohio Traffic Rule 13, or under administrative order of the court may, in lieu of appearance in court and within the time specified in the citation, appear personally at the clerk's office, sign a waiver of trial, plead guilty in writing, and pay the stated fine and costs established by the administrative order of the court.
Page 21 | RULE 3.03 MINOR MISDEMEANOR APPEARANCE AND WAIVER PROCEDURE
A subpoena praecipe must be filed at least 10 days before trial for the clerk to process the subpoena.
The clerk of court shall process subpoenas from a praecipe, filed at least ten (10) days in advance of the trial date.
Page 21 | RULE 3.04 WITNESSES AND SUBPEONAS
For the specified distracted-driving violations, the course-completion certificate must be submitted no later than 90 days after the violation date.
For violations of R.C. 4511.204 - Texting and Driving and 4511.991 - Distracted Driving, the deadline to submit the certificate showing successful completion of the Distracted Driving Safety Course is on or before ninety (90) days following the violation date.
Page 21 | RULE 3.03(A)(1) Distracted Driving Safety Course
Plaintiff's counsel must file a trial brief with the clerk at least 20 days before trial.
In any civil jury case, counsel for plaintiff must file a trial brief with the clerk at least twenty (20) days before the date of trial.
Page 31 | RULE 4.02 JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
A criminal or traffic defendant must file a jury demand with the clerk by the stated 10-day or 3-day deadline or waive a jury trial.
A defendant shall be tried by the court unless a jury demand has been filed with the clerk of court. The demand must be filed at least ten (10) days before the trial date is set or three (3) days after notice of the trial date is received, or the defendant is deemed to have waived the right to jury trial.
Page 31 | RULE 4.03 JURY TRIALS IN CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC CASES
A jury in a forcible entry and detainer action must be demanded within the time set by Ohio Revised Code Section 1923.10.
In forcible entry and detainer actions, a jury must be demanded within time specified by Ohio Revised Code Section 1923.10.
Page 31 | RULE 4.02 JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
Reply briefs must be filed with the clerk at least 10 days before trial.
Reply briefs must be filed with the clerk of court at least ten (10) days before the date of trial with copies certified to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Page 31 | RULE 4.02 JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
The completed questionnaire must be returned within 10 days of receipt.
You will find with this letter a questionnaire, to be completed and returned to the Court in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope within ten (10) days from the date you receive it.
Page 38 | Appendix E
When the Clerk’s receiving device receives a complete document, the filer receives a transaction number and the filing date is displayed upon successful transmission.
(a) A transaction number will be assigned to each document when it is received in its entirety by the receiving device of the Clerk. The transaction number and the date of filing will be displayed on the screen of the filer's computer, upon successful transmission of the document.
Page 9 | Filing Acceptance or Rejection Cycle
After the Clerk successfully completes acceptance processing, an electronic filing is file-stamped with the date and time the Clerk’s receiving device received the entire transmission.
(a) Upon successful completion of acceptance processing by the Clerk of Court, a document filed electronically will be electronically file stamped. (b) This stamp will include the date and time that the receiving device of the Clerk of Court received the entire transmission.
Page 10 | Electronic File Stamping
The Clerk’s office may deem the website to have a technical failure if it cannot accept filings continuously or intermittently during any period.
(a) The Clerk of Court's office may deem the website to be subject to a technical failure on any given day if the website is unable to accept filings continuously or intermittently over the course of any period of time.
Page 10 | Technical Failures
A filing party cannot amend the documents or docket entry after the transaction is accepted.
(b) The system does not permit a filing party to amend the documents) or docket entry once the transaction has been accepted.
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The trial date will be set as close as possible to 14 days after filing.
The trial date will be set as close to fourteen (14) days from the date of filing as possible.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
After service is perfected, failure to submit an entry within three months may result in dismissal.
Upon perfection of service, the clerk shall notify counsel and a failure to submit an entry within three (3) months may result in the case being dismissed.
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
In civil cases other than forcible entry and detainer actions, either party may demand a jury within the time set by Ohio Civil Rule 38.
In a civil case, other than forcible entry and detainer actions, either party may demand a trial by jury within the time specified by Rule 38 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 31 | RULE 4.02 JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
A filing party whose filing is affected by a technical failure of the Court’s system or site, or by a problem on the filer’s end, may seek appropriate relief from the Court.
(c) A filing party whose filing is made ultimately as a result of a technical failure of the Court's system or site, or as a result of the problems on the filer's end, may seek appropriate relief from the Court.
Page 10 | Technical Failures
A settlement entry may be filed at any time.
Entries of settlement may be filed at any time.
Page 18 | Judgment entries
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Attachments or exhibits over one gigabyte submitted in hard copy must be served on all other parties.
Large attachments or exhibits over one (1) gigabyte cannot be filed electronically and must be submitted in hard copy and served on all other parties.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
(a) Documents filed electronically with the Clerk of Court shall be served in accordance with Ohio Civil Rule 5 and Ohio Criminal Rule 49.
(a) Documents filed electronically with the Clerk of Court shall be served in accordance with Ohio Civil Rule 5 and Ohio Criminal Rule 49.
Page 10 | Service of Documents
The withdrawing counsel must represent that, if withdrawal is granted, a copy of the entry will be mailed forthwith to the client's last known address.
(3) the withdrawing counsel represents that, it the application is granted, a copy of the withdrawal entry will be mailed forthwith to the last known address of the client.
Page 11 | RULE 1.06 WITHDRAWAL OF TRIAL COUNSEL
An application to withdraw must contain a certification of service to opposing counsel.
(2) the application contains a certification of service to opposing counsel;
Page 11 | RULE 1.06 WITHDRAWAL OF TRIAL COUNSEL
A response to a motion must be served within seven days after the motion is filed, unless the court orders otherwise.
Any response to a motion shall be served within seven (7) days from the date the motion was filed, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
The summons must be served at least five days before the trial date.
The service of summons shall be at least five (5) days before the trial date.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
In a forcible entry and detainer action, the defendant must be served with a summons in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1923.06.
The defendant shall be served a summons in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1923.06.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
Return of service of the summons must be made within four days after the complaint is filed.
Return of service of summons shall be made within four (4) days after the filing of the complaint.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
When the defendant has appeared, the defendant or representative must receive at least 14 days' notice before the default-judgment hearing.
(E) If defendant has entered an appearance in the action, in accordance with Civil Rule 55(A), a hearing shall be set on the application for the default judgment with defendant or defendant's representative being given at least fourteen (14) day notice before the hearing date.
Page 15 | DEFAULT JUDGMENT
The clerk must serve the revivor order on the defendants under Ohio Civil Rule 4.
The clerk shall serve the revivor order to the defendant(s) pursuant to Ohio Civil Rule 4 to the defendant(s).
Page 16 | REVIVOR OF JUDGMENT
Counsel must obtain service of summons within six months of filing; after a service failure, the clerk must notify counsel, and the case will be dismissed in 30 days unless good cause is shown.
In the event there is a failure of service, the clerk shall notify counsel immediately. If counsel fails to obtain service of summons within six (6) months from the date the cause of action has been filed, then the clerk shall notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in thirty (30) days unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
Summons must be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.
Summons shall be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
The assignment clerk must notify counsel of record of a pretrial conference by mail, fax, and/or telephone at least 14 days beforehand.
Notice of pretrial conference shall be given to all counsel of record by mail, fax, and/or by telephone from the assignment clerk not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the conference.
Page 17 | Pretrials
An arrest warrant in these cases is conditioned on proof of service.
In cases of defendants given a notice to appear, citation, or summons to court, who have been previously notified in accordance with Rule 3.01, an arrest warrant shall issue, subject to proof of service.
Page 21 | RULE 3.02
When the praecipe is timely filed, subpoenas for persons other than police-division members are served by the bailiff, clerk in person, or a jurisdictional agency, and the clerk must return the subpoena with the service name and address.
When a subpoena praecipe has been filed at least ten (10) days before the trial date, except for members of a police division, all persons shall be served by the court's bailiff, the clerk in person or by agency of the jurisdiction under O.R.C. 2945.45. The clerk shall make a return on the subpoena showing the name and address where the subpoena was served.
Page 21 | RULE 3.04 WITNESSES AND SUBPEONAS
Subpoenas to members of law enforcement agencies must be served through the prosecutor’s office.
Service of subpoena to members of law enforcement agencies shall be made through the prosecutor's office.
Page 22 | RULE 3.04 WITNESSES AND SUBPEONAS
When an electronically produced ticket is issued at the scene, the officer must serve the defendant with the defendant’s paper copy as required by Ohio Traffic Rule 3(E).
If an electronically produced ticket is issued at the scene of an alleged offense, the issuing officer shall serve the defendant with the defendant's paper copy of the ticket as required by Rule 3(E) of the Ohio Traffic Rules.
Page 22 | RULE 3.05 USE OF ELECTRONICALLY PRODUCED TICKET
The jury-service notice and questionnaire must be delivered by ordinary mail.
(1) The notice summoning a person to jury service and the questionnaire eliciting essential information regarding that person are: (b) Delivered by ordinary mail.
Page 28 | Notification and Summoning Procedures
Copies of reply briefs must be certified to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Reply briefs must be filed with the clerk of court at least ten (10) days before the date of trial with copies certified to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Page 31 | RULE 4.02 JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
Copies of the trial brief must be certified to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Copies of the trial brief must be certified to all opposing counsel or parties unrepresented by counsel.
Page 31 | RULE 4.02 JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
Service in civil and criminal cases must comply with the applicable Ohio Rules of Procedure.
(D) Service shall be made in accordance with the applicable Ohio Rules of Procedure, whether civil or criminal.
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
The clerk must notify all parties in writing of any court ruling.
The clerk shall notify all parties, in writing, of any ruling by the court.
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
The bailiff must serve the landlord by personal or residence service under Rule 4.1(2) or (3).
The bailiff shall serve the landlord by personal or residence service in accordance with Rule 4.1 (2) or (3),
Page 18 | RULE 2.08 RENT ESCROW
Before dismissal for want of prosecution under this rule, written notice must be sent to counsel or the parties.
Any civil case which is on the regular docket for six (6) months, or any small claims case which is on the small claims docket for four (4) months without a proceeding taken therein, shall be dismissed for want of prosecution after written notice has been sent to counsel or parties, unless good cause is shown why such dismissal should not be affected.
Page 18 | RULE 2.06 INVOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OR ACTIONS
For personal service of court orders in civil cases, the bailiff is the usual process server.
In civil cases, the bailiff will be the usual process server when court orders must be personally served.
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
Filing Fees and Waivers
Filings must include the appropriate filing fee, and the court may refuse a filing without it.
All filings must accompany the appropriate filing fee. The court may refuse filings unless the fee is attached.
Page 6 | RULE 1.05 FILING REQUIREMENTS
Filing fees and case payments are collected by credit or debit card when a filing is processed, any card-service charge also applies, and fees must be paid through the Clerk-designated processor; the Court does not maintain electronic billing or debit accounts.
(a) The Clerk of Court shall assess normal filing fees and case payments will be collected via user credit/debit card at the time the filing is processed. Registered e- filers will pay any additional fee set for credit/debit card service charges. (b) All fees due for a filing must be paid using the payment processor designated by the Clerk of the Court. (c) The Court shall not maintain electronic billing or debit accounts for pro se parties, lawyers, or law firms.
Page 9 | Fees
The appropriate filing fee must be paid to the Clerk before the driving letter is issued.
(3) The appropriate filing fee must be paid to the clerk prior to the driving letter being issued.
Page 12 | RULE 1.08 OCCUPATIONAL DRIVING LETTERS
Filings must include the appropriate fee, and the court may refuse a filing without it.
All filings must accompany the appropriate filing fee. The court may refuse filings unless the appropriate fee is attached.
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
Costs must be paid before filing an order or endorsement of satisfaction unless the court excuses payment for good cause.
Payment of costs, unless otherwise excused by the court for good cause shown, shall be required prior to any filing of an order, or endorsement, of satisfaction.
Page 15 | SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
A party requesting a Writ of Restitution must pay the applicable fee when filing.
(H) Any party requesting a Writ of Restitution must pay the appropriate fee with the filing.
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All accrued case costs must be paid before filing a conditional order or revivor of judgment.
All costs accrued in a case must be paid prior to the filing of a conditional order or revivor of judgment.
Page 16 | REVIVOR OF JUDGMENT
A party seeking transfer of a small claims case to the regular civil docket must pay the appropriate filing fee to the clerk with the motion, or the motion will be denied.
In cases where motions to transfer small claims cases to the regular civil docket have been granted, the party seeking the transfer shall pay the appropriate filing fee to the clerk with the motion. Failure to pay the filing fee will cause the motion to transfer to be denied.
Page 20 | Rule 2.10 Small Claims, subsection (G)
Certified mail costs $15.
Certified Mail $ 15.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
The listed appeal filing fee is $50.
Appeal ** $ 50.00 Original + 5 copies
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
The out-of-town bailiff service fee for the first trip is $20.
Bailiff Service Fees out of town, 1s trip $ 20.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Each additional defendant on the same forcible entry and detainer claim costs $25.
(Each additional defendant, same claim) $ 25.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Ordinary mail service for a garnishment incurs an additional $5 fee per defendant.
(Ordinary mail per defendant, additional fee) $ 5.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
An exemplified copy costs $5.
Exemplified Copy $ 5.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
The in-town bailiff service fee for the first trip is $10.
Bailiff Service Fees in town, 1s trip $ 10.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
The bank attachment filing fee is $60.
Bank Attachment $ 60.00 Original + 6 copies
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A certificate of judgment lien costs $20.
Certificate of Judgment Lien $ 20.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A garnishment costs $120 to file.
Garnishments $120.00 Original + 4 copies
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Each additional defendant on the same civil complaint claim costs $20.
(Each additional defendant, same claim) $ 20.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A debtor's exam costs $45, with additional fees also indicated.
Debtor's Exam, plus additional fees $ 45.00 Original + 2 copies
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Certified copies cost $1 per page.
Certified Copies $ 1.00/page
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
An appeal must be accompanied by $150 for the Court of Appeals.
** Must be accompanied by $150.00 for the Court of Appeals **
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A civil crossclaim costs $105 to file.
Civil Crossclaim $105.00 Original + 1 for each party
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Each in-town bailiff trip from the second trip onward incurs an additional $5 fee.
(2n trip or more, additional fees) $ 5.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A cognovit complaint costs $135 to file.
Cognovit Complaint $135.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A levy costs $195, plus additional service fees.
Levy, plus additional service fees $195.00 Original + 3 copies
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Each out-of-town bailiff trip from the second trip onward incurs an additional $5 fee.
(2nd trip or more, additional fees) $ 5.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Non-certified copies cost $0.10 per page.
Copies (not certified) $ .10/page
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A forcible entry and detainer filing costs $145.
Forcible Entry & Detainer (Evictions) $145.00 Original + 1 per defendant for each form of service
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A disclosure of assets costs $20, with additional fees also indicated.
Disclosure of Assets, plus additional tees $ 20.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
The fee for an amended small claims complaint is $75.
Amended Small Claims Complaint $ 75.00 Original + 1 copy for each defendant
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
The fee for an amended civil complaint is $105.
Amended Civil Complaint $105.00 Original + 1 copy for each defendant
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A jury demand costs $20.
Jury Demand $ 20.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A civil complaint costs $135 to file.
Civil Complaint $135.00 Original + 1 copy for each defendant
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Jury notice fees are $35.
Jury Notice Fees $ 35.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A bank attachment requires an additional $1 payable to the bank.
(plus $1.00, payable to bank)
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
A civil counterclaim costs $105 to file.
Civil Counterclaim $105.00 Original + 1 for each plaintiff
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Certificate of Judgment Transter $ 20.00
Certificate of Judgment Transter $ 20.00
Page 32 | Appendix A — FREMONT MUNICIPAL COURT CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS FILING FEES
Fees may apply to motions; consult Exhibit A.
(Fees may apply, see Exhibit A).
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
For a writ or order requiring specified handling or custody of seized property, the clerk must require an additional deposit sufficient to cover estimated implementation costs and expenses.
In all cases in which it shall be necessary to seize, move, remove or store, or to provide custodian for any goods or property seized under any writ or order issued by the court, the clerk shall require an additional deposit in such amount as is deemed necessary to cover all estimated costs and expenses to implement such writ or order.
Page 18 | RULE 2.07 WRIT OF EXECUTION OR LEVY
If a party moves or the clerk or bailiff requests it, and probable costs may exceed the deposit, the court may require a further deposit before additional proceedings.
Upon motion of any party, or upon request of the clerk or the bailiff, and upon showing that the probable costs may exceed the deposit, the court may order a further deposit to be made before additional proceedings are had.
Page 18 | RULE 2.07 WRIT OF EXECUTION OR LEVY
Referred persons may be assessed a fee, and the court may waive an administrative fee for an indigent defendant unable to pay or for other discretionary grounds.
All persons referred to this program may be assessed a fee. The court, upon its own motion or upon request of prosecutor or defendant, may waive any administrative fee for any individual defendant who is indigent and unable to pay the fee or for other grounds in the exercise of the court's discretion.
Page 24 | Diversion Program
Payment of the required diversion fee and costs may be imposed as a condition of participation in the diversion program.
Pay required diversion fee and costs.
Page 24 | Diversion Program
Ordinary mail with a certificate of mailing costs $5.00.
Ordinary Mail (Certificate of Mailing) $ 5.00
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Small Claims Filing tee $ 85.00
Small Claims Filing tee $ 85.00
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A transfer into this court costs $105.00.
Transfer into this Court $105.00
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A replacement occupational driving letter costs $50.00.
Occupational Driving Letter (replacement cost) $ 50.00
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Credit card payments are accepted, and a third-party fee applies.
Credit Card Payments are accepted - 3 party fee applies.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
When providing document copies, the clerk must redact the listed personal information unless disclosure is provided by law or court order.
The clerk shall not provide a copy of any document, except as provided by law or ordered by the court, without redacting (1) social security number, (2) operator's license number, (3) telephone or cell number, (4) date of birth, (5) other personal information contained in a traffic or criminal citation.
Page 4 | Rule 1.01 Court Records Management and Retention
When a protection order is pending or issued, the victim’s or alleged victim’s name and related information must not be released unless permitted by law or court order.
When there is a protection order pending or issued, the name of the victim or alleged victim, including any information regarding that person, shall not be released except as provided by law or ordered by the court.
Page 4 | Rule 1.01 Court Records Management and Retention
Filing parties must omit or, when inclusion is necessary, partially redact the listed personal, financial, employment, proprietary, and trade-secret information from electronic and paper filings, unless the assigned judge orders otherwise.
(2) Filing parties shall omit or, where inclusion is necessary, partially redact the following personal data identifiers from all pleadings, documents, and exhibits, whether filed electronically or on paper, unless the assigned judge orders otherwise: (a) Social security numbers except for the last four (4) digits; (b) Financial account numbers, including but not limited to debit cards, charge card, bank account and credit card numbers; (c) Employer and Employee identification numbers; (d) Proprietary or trade secret information.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
The filing party alone is responsible for redacting personal data identifiers.
(3) The responsibility for redacting personal data identifiers rests solely with the filing party.
Page 8 | RULE 1.05B: E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Opposing counsel must respond in the same manner within 14 days; motions are then submitted unless the court extends the time.
Opposing counsel shall answer in like manner within fourteen (14) days thereafter. All motions will be considered submitted at the end of said fourteen (14) day period, unless time is extended by the court.
Page 16 | RULE 2.05 CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party may seek an extension of the 28-day response period for a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint by making a written application to the Clerk beforehand.
A party may request an extension of the twenty-eight (28) days, which is the time required to file a response to a complaint, a counterclaim, cross-claim, or a third-party complaint if written application is made to the Clerk of Court beforehand.
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
No continuances shall be granted longer than eight (8) days but for good cause and only in accordance with Section 1923.08 of the Ohio Revised Code.
No continuances shall be granted longer than eight (8) days but for good cause and only in accordance with Section 1923.08 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Page 14 | RULE 2.03 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION)
A continuance requires a written motion stating the reasons, the opposing party’s consent, and filing at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.
No party shall be granted a continuance of a trial or a hearing without a written motion and consent of opposing party from the party or his/her counsel stating the reasons for the continuance. All continuances must be filed no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing.
Page 17 | Continuances
A motion for continuance must be filed within seven days before the hearing.
(D) Once a hearing has been set before the sitting judge, motions for a continuance must be filed within seven (7) days before the hearing.
Page 20 | Rule 2.10 Small Claims, subsection (D)
A party may seek one written extension to move or plead, capped at 30 days total; any further extension requires a written motion stating facts showing practical impossibility and good cause.
Upon written motion, any party may be permitted one extension of time to move or plead, provided that the total extension of time does not exceed thirty (30) days. If an additional extension of time beyond that provided by the foregoing paragraph is needed, the written motion shall set forth facts indicating the practical impossibility of pleading within rule and demonstrating good cause for a further extension.
Page 22 | RULE 3.06 EXTENSIONS AND CONTINUANCES
A continuance of an assigned hearing requires a written motion, except that an emergency permits an oral request followed promptly by a written motion confirming it.
Continuances of assigned hearings shall be granted only upon a written motion, except in cases of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, a continuance is granted upon oral request, a written motion shall thereafter be promptly filed confirming the oral request.
Page 22 | RULE 3.06 EXTENSIONS AND CONTINUANCES
Additional extensions may be granted by the court under Ohio Civil Rule 6(B) or by written stipulation of the parties.
Additional extensions of time may be granted by the court pursuant to Rule 6(B) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure (or by written stipulation of the parties).
Page 13 | RULE 2.01 FILING AND SERVICE OF COURT PAPERS
If the defendant complies with the counterclaim requirement before trial, the case will be continued for no more than three weeks.
counterclaim upon plaintiff before the trial date. If the defendant complies, the case shall be continued no more than three (3) weeks for resolution of all issues between parties.
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An application to continue a pretrial conference must be addressed to the judge.
Any application for continuance of the conference shall be addressed to the judge.
Page 17 | Pretrials
When counsel has a same-day trial conflict, the case set first takes priority, criminal trials take priority over civil trials, and other requests to continue a scheduled trial are discretionary.
When a continuance is requested for the reason that counsel is scheduled to appear in another case assigned for trial on the same date in the same or another trial court of this State, the case which was first set for trial shall have priority and shall be tried on the date assigned. Criminal cases assigned for trial have priority over civil cases assigned for trial. The granting of any other request for continuance of a scheduled trial is a matter within the discretion of the trial court.
Page 18 | Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
Email to the Court is not accepted as legal communication and will not be acted on or entered into the court record.
Any communication sent to the Court by electronic mail (Email) is NOT considered legal communication of any form and will not be received or ruled upon by a Judge or entered into the court record.
Page 6 | RULE 1.05 FILING REQUIREMENTS
Individuals with active trusteeship accounts must immediately notify the trustee clerk of changes to their work status, job, or personal address.
(C) Individuals with active trusteeship accounts must immediately notify the trustee clerk of any change in their work status, job, or personal address.
Page 19 | Rule 2.09 Trusteeship
Attorneys must notify the court of a plea change at least 48 hours before trial or jury costs will be charged to the case.
All attorneys shall notify the court of any change in plea within forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled trial or jury costs will be attached to their case.
Page 23 | Trials
After discovering a filing error, the filing party should contact the Clerk of Court as soon as possible and provide the case and document numbers.
(d) As soon as possible, after the error has been discovered, the filing party should contact the Clerk of Court's office with the case number and document number for which the corrections are being requested.
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Call the listed number after 5:00 p.m. on the day before your scheduled appearance to check whether your assigned trial is proceeding.
You should call 419-552-5039 after 5:00 P.M. on the day before you are scheduled to appear, to verity whether the trial you are assigned to, is still going forward.
Page 38 | Appendix E
You should contact the Court to inquire whether you have or have not been excused from jury service during your term.
You should contact the Court to inquire whether you have or have not been excused from jury service during your term.
Page 38 | Appendix E
Jurors must call the Court at the listed number after 5:00 p.m. on the day before their jury-duty date to confirm.
Please call the Court at (419) 552-5039 AFTER 5:00 P.M. on the day prior to the date given above for confirmation.
Page 39 | Appendix F
The Clerk of Court's office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, is closed on legal holidays, and may have different hours by special court order.
The clerk of court's office shall be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and closed on legal holidays. The times may be extended or diminished by special order of the court.
Page 12 | RULE 1.07 COURT HOURS AND SCHEDULE
Jurors call the clerk’s telephone system the day before reporting to determine whether they are still needed for jury service.
(The clerk's office has implemented a telephone system whereby jurors call a local number on the day prior to reporting to hear a message, which informs them as to whether they are still needed for jury service).
Page 26 | RULE 4.01 (E) Term of Availability for Jury Service