Girard Municipal Court, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- A motion for continuance must be submitted in writing within seven calendar days of the scheduled trial or hearing.
- A motion for continuance must state specific reasons for the request.
- Except when the court moves for a continuance, proof of reasonable notice to or consent from the adverse party or counsel is required; failure to object within a reasonable time after notice is treated as consent.
- When counsel has another trial or hearing in another Ohio court on the same date, the case first set has priority, and neither counsel nor the client must pay the $25 continuance fee.
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Request must include
- A continuance motion in a forcible entry and detainer case must be filed at least three days before trial, in writing with its reasons, and is effective only upon judicial approval; the judge or magistrate may impose conditions such as a bond.
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Document Format Requirements9 rules
Motions for continuance shall be submitted in writing within seven (7) calendar days of a scheduled trial or hearing; said motion shall be accompanied by a $25.00 filing fee except in exigent
All papers filed with the Clerk of Court in any action or proceeding shall be typed on 8 ½” by 11” paper and filed under the style and number of the cause; shall include the name of the judge; a notation as to the type of case, a short description as to what type of pleading is being filed and any other information required by the civil or criminal rules.
- Paper size
- Letter
All motions shall be made in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel together with a filing fee in accordance with the court’s cost structure.
E-filed pleadings and motions must meet the stated PDF, color, file-size, resolution, link, margin, and local-rule requirements.
- File type
- Margins
- Top 1.5 inches
Court's wording
All e-Filed pleadings shall be submitted in accordance with the following requirements: a. All pleadings and motions must be submitted in a searchable portable document format (PDF); and b. All pleadings must be black and white only. No color pleadings or documents; and c. Pleadings and motions must not exceed twenty megabytes (20 MB). If a submission exceeds this requirement, it must be condensed into several compliant submissions within this data restriction; and d. Image resolution must be at least 200 dots per inch (DPI); and e. Pleadings may NOT contain links to other material; and f. Pleadings must contain a signature; and g. Pleadings must include a certificate of service; and h. Pleadings must have a 1 1/2-inch margin at the top; and i. Pleadings must comply with the local rules governing paper pleadings for substance and format unless otherwise indicated herein.
Registered Users must remove metadata and non-public data, including the listed identifiers, from all e-File submissions.
Court's wording
Removal of Certain Identifiers: In addition, the Registered Users must remove all metadata and non-public data from all e-File submissions including but not limited to the following: remove any identifying numerals in a social security number; financial account number; medical records; driver's license numbers and other identifying information.
Proposed orders must use the e-Filing system’s specified Word template and may include no identifying information beyond the case name and number.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Court's wording
All proposed orders must be filed using the template provided in the e-Filing system titled "PROPOSEDORDERTEMPLATE.docx". This template includes the appropriate signature tokens and formatting for the judicial authority. Proposed orders that do not use the template are at risk of rejection by the Court. No additional identifying information other than the case name and number shall be included on any proposed order; i.e. no company identifier or other internal tracking system.
These rules shall be known as the Girard Municipal Court Rules of Practice and Procedure and shall be cited as GMC Rule No.
Civil pleadings must leave an approximately three-inch-diameter blank in the upper-right portion for the clerk’s time stamp.
Court's wording
The face of the pleadings filed in civil cases shall provide a blank of approximately three inches in diameter in the upper right portion of the pleadings sufficient to permit the clerk’s time stamp imprint.
Civil complaint face sheets must include a typed, 2½-inch horizontal line about ½ inch below and parallel to the case-number line.
Court's wording
And, in addition thereto, the face-sheet of all complaints filed in civil cases shall provide a two-and – half inch type written horizontal line approximately one-half-inch below and parallel to the line provided for the case number.
Document Filing Requirements31 rules
said movant shall file a proposed judgment entry with the motion for continuance, leaving the time and date blank for the court to set a new date.
All demands for jury trials in civil and criminal cases shall be made in writing and in civil cases shall be accompanied by the deposit set forth in the cost structure of these rules.
All filed papers must identify the judge, case type, and pleading, and be filed under the cause style and number.
- Document
- Paper
Must include
- •Judge name
Court's wording
All papers filed with the Clerk of Court in any action or proceeding shall be typed on 8 ½” by 11” paper and filed under the style and number of the cause; shall include the name of the judge; a notation as to the type of case, a short description as to what type of pleading is being filed and any other information required by the civil or criminal rules.
Further, all judgment entries finalizing the case shall specify how the costs shall be applied.
A forcible-entry-and-detainer complaint based on breach of a written contract must state the eviction reasons in its body and attach the legally prescribed 3-day notice.
Court's wording
A complaint in forcible entry and detainer filed with the clerk of the Girard Municipal Court based upon a breach of a written contract shall specifically set forth the reason(s) for the eviction in the body of the complaint and attach thereto a three (3) day notice as is prescribed by law.
A forcible-entry-and-detainer complaint based on breach of a month-to-month tenancy must state the eviction reasons in its body and attach the legally prescribed 30-day and 3-day notices.
Court's wording
A complaint in forcible entry and detainer filed with the clerk of the Girard Municipal Court based upon a breach of a month to month tenancy shall specifically set forth the reason(s) for the eviction in the body of the complaint and attached thereto a thirty (30) day and three (3) day notice as is prescribed by law.
Further, the clerk shall notify the tenant(s) in the body of the summons the date, time and place of each of said hearings.
A demand for a jury trial in forcible entry and detainer cases shall be made in writing and filed with the clerk’s office not less than three (3) days prior to the date of trial.
A small-claim complaint form must be completed in full, signed, and delivered to the Clerk of Court.
Court's wording
Forms to file a small claim complaint can be secured from the clerk of the Girard Municipal Court or printed from the court’s internet cite found at www.girardmunicipalcourt.com. The form must be completed in its entirety, signed and delivered to the Clerk of Court together with a filing fee set forth in the cost structure of the rules.
Any action filed upon an account shall have attached to the complaint a copy of such account pursuant to Ohio R. Civ. Pro. 10 (D)(1).
In the event a matter set for trial is settled, counsel for the parties shall prepare and sign a judgment entry.
A defendant seeking transfer of a small-claims case by motion must accompany it with an affidavit stating that a good defense exists, its grounds, the reason for transfer, and compliance with court-imposed terms.
Court's wording
A case duly entered on the docket on the small claims division shall be transferred to the regular docket of the court upon the motion of the court made at any stage of the proceedings; upon the motion of defendant, accompanied by an affidavit stating that a good defense to the claim exists; setting forth the grounds of the defense; setting forth the reason such transfer is requested; and the compliance of the defendant with any terms fixed by the court; or by the filing of a counterclaim in an amount greater than $6,000.00.
The Reporting to Law Enforcement & Compliance Plan must identify procedures and timelines for the listed reporting and recordkeeping duties.
Court's wording
C. The Reporting to Law Enforcement & Compliance Plan will identify procedures and timelines for: 1. Obtaining and reporting fingerprints as prescribed by the Revised Code and Supreme Court of Ohio rules, including R.C. 109.57(A) (2), 109.60(A), 2923.14, 2929.44(B), and 2945.402(E) (1), Sup.R. 95(C) and Crim.R. 9(A); 2. Reporting information regarding protection orders as prescribed by the Revised Code and Supreme Court rules, including R.C. 2903.213, 2903.214, and 2919.26, and Sup.R. 10 (A); 3. Reporting information to the Ohio Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Motor Vehicles as prescribed by R.C. 4510.03, 4513.37, and 5502.10 and Supreme Court rules; 4. Maintaining complete and accurate records in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g), the Revised Code, including R.C. 2923.13, and Supreme Court rules in the event of an audit by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, BCI, or state or local auditors; and 5. Reporting sealed and expunged records to BCI, LEADS, and other law enforcement databases pursuant to the Revised Code, including R.C. Ch. 2953 and R.C. 2903.214 and 2930.171.
An attorney seeking to withdraw in a civil or criminal case must file a written motion with a proposed judgment entry and state that the client was notified in writing, advised to promptly obtain other counsel, and informed of upcoming required appearances.
- Document
- Motion to withdraw
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
An attorney who desires to withdraw from representing a client in a civil or criminal case shall file a written motion to withdraw together with a proposed Judgment Entry representing the reasons for the withdraw. In the motion, the attorney shall represent that he notified his client in writing that he is no longer willing to provide further legal services for his benefit; that counsel informed his client that his client should immediately secure the assistance of other competent counsel and further informed his client of any upcoming dates his client is required to attend.
An arraignment without the appearance of the defendant is permitted only if the defendant is represented by counsel; the defendant’s counsel orally or in writing secures the approval of the prosecutor; the defendant’s consent, plea of “not guilty,” and waiver of his right to a speedy trial shall be reduced to a writing and duly signed by the defendant and defendant’s counsel.
All motions shall be made in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel together with a filing fee in accordance with the court’s cost structure.
The venire must be signed to certify statutory compliance, and the clerk must file the original and deliver a copy to the bailiff for service.
Court's wording
Each officer in attendance or their designated representative shall sign the venues certifying that Sections 2313.01 to 2313.46 of the Revised Code have been complied with and thereupon the clerk shall file the original and deliver a copy thereof to the bailiff for service.
The notice served on each juror must be addressed to that juror and state that the juror was drawn and must attend the specified term.
Court's wording
The bailiff shall notify each juror named in the venues to attend the term by serving upon him, at least six days before the commencement thereof, a notice addressed to him, stating that he has been drawn as a juror for and is required to attend the term specified in the notice.
Upon written documentation subject to the approval of the Court, the statutorily recognized upon which this Court may temporarily excuse attendance are as follows:
Upon written documentation, the statutory exemptions shall be automatically excused from jury service.
Upon written documentation, subject to the approval of the Court, jury service may be delayed for a period of no more than three days at a time where the exigencies of business so require.
Pleadings and motions must be filed as PDFs bearing the Registered User’s original signature; the filer must confirm other signers’ agreement before filing and retain the original through the stated appeal period.
Court's wording
Signature Requirements: As indicated above, all pleadings and motions must contain an original signature of the Registered User. The pleading (PDF) with the original signature must be uploaded for filing. In the event the document bears more than one signature, the Registered User must confirm agreement of the other signers prior to filing. The Registered User shall retain the original document until the case is closed and the time for appeal has expired or the appeal has been fully adjudicated.
g. Pleadings must include a certificate of service;
- Document
- Pleading
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Each motion must include a separate editable Microsoft Word proposed order, which is transmitted to the judicial authority and not filed.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
All motions (PDF) must be accompanied by a proposed order in a separate document in Microsoft Word which will NOT be filed, but will be transmitted to the proper judicial authority for review, editing and signature. All proposed orders must be capable of editing in Microsoft Word.
The Registered User must place the listed identifying and contact information beneath the signature line.
- Placement
- Signature block
Court's wording
In addition to the original signature, the Registered User must include the following information underneath the signature line: Name; Attorney registration number if applicable; Firm name; Identity of party represented; Address; Telephone number; E-mail address.
Users will need to insert the case information in the caption as well as paste the body of their proposed order. USERS SHALL NOT ALTER THE SIGNATURE TOKEN FOR THE JUDGES' SIGNATURE IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER.
A Registered User submitting an initial case or adding a new party must include instructions for service with the required information pursuant to the Local Rules and applicable Civil Rules. This includes instructions for a process server, if applicable.
A Journal Entry requesting the qualifying first extension must note “First Leave” or similar wording and be filed with the Clerk of Courts, with a stipulation by or notice to opposing counsel.
Court's wording
Ohio R. Civ. Pro. 12 will be strictly enforced. However, parties may generally obtain one (1) extension of time without leave of court not to exceed thirty (30) days, in which to answer, plead or otherwise move, when no such prior extension has been granted, by filing a Journal Entry with the Clerk of Courts, thereon noting “First Leave” or words of similar import, with stipulation by or notice to opposing counsel.
When paying a ticket by mail, the defendant must sign the back of the ticket in the designated signature area.
Court's wording
PAYING BY MAIL - Can pay by certified check or money order made payable to the Girard Municipal Court. Our mailing address is Girard Municipal Court, 100 N. Market Street, Girard, Ohio 44420. You must sign the back of the ticket at the bottom where it reads, "signature of defendant."
You must bring proof of insurance whenever you pay or go to court on a traffic ticket.
You must submit along with your ticket and payment a copy of your current insurance coverage.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Beginning March 1, 2021, new and subsequent civil case filings and pleadings must use e-filing; paper complaints are not accepted, and attorneys must initiate civil actions through the system as Registered Users.
The Court and the Clerk have agreed upon the following IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: On March 1, 2021, 30 days after public notice, the Girard Municipal Court shall initiate the e-Filing system for ALL NEW AND SUBSEQUENT CIVIL CASE FILINGS/PLEADINGS. No paper complaints in those civil case types will be accepted. Any attempts by an attorney to initiate a civil action after the implementation will be rejected and returned to the sender with instructions to proceed with the e-filing system as a Registered User.
Page 33 | IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
E-filings must be submitted by Registered Users through the CMS e-Filing System; fax, email, and other submission methods are not accepted.
The Clerk only accepts e-Filing documents from Registered Users through the e-Filing System in the CMS. e-Filing does NOT include facsimile transmissions and the Clerk will NOT accept facsimile transmissions for filing. Also, e-Filing does NOT include e-mail or other electronic means of communication and the Clerk will NOT accept any electronic documents submitted through any means other than via the CMS and the e-Filing System for Registered Users.
Page 34 | PROCESS FOR E-FILING — Registered Users
Anyone wishing to file in an e-Filed case type must register as a Registered User, who will receive a unique identifier.
Anyone who wishes to file a document or pleading in an e-Filed case type must register to become a Registered User. Upon proper registration, a unique identifier shall be issued to the Registered User.
Page 34 | PROCESS FOR E-FILING — Registered Users
Initiating documents and documents adding a party in the e-Filing case type must be filed through the e-Filing system, while summons must still be served under the applicable Civil Rules.
Initial complaints, re-filed complaints, third party complaints, and other documents initiating a case or adding a new party in the e-Filing case type are filed using the e-Filing system, however, service of summons must still be completed pursuant to the applicable Civil Rules.
Page 36 | Service of Summons
During a Systemic Error, the Clerk must accept paper documents for filing for the duration of the error.
In the event of a Systemic Error, the Clerk shall accept paper documents for filing for the duration of the Systemic Error.
Page 36 | Systemic Error
The Court must provide public access terminals with a computer, internet access, and scanner for people who need the equipment, and the terminals are reserved strictly for e-filing.
In order to promote and facilitate access to justice, the Court shall provide public access terminal equipped with a computer, internet access and scanner for those persons who need access to the equipment. These public access terminals shall be strictly reserved for e-Filing purposes only.
Page 37 | Public Access Terminals
When the Clerk receives filing documents by mail from a self-represented litigant, the Clerk registers the litigant as an e-Filing Registered User.
In the event the Clerk receives, via mail, documents to be filed from a self-represented litigant, the Clerk will register the party as a Registered User in the e-Filing system.
Page 37 | Self-Represented Litigants
The Clerk scans and uploads the self-represented litigant’s filing, then e-files it under the litigant’s Registered User account if any filing fee requirements have been paid.
The Clerk shall then scan and upload the filing into the e-Filing system as submitted by the self-represented litigant. Provided any filing fee requirements have been paid, the Clerk shall then e-File the document identifying the self-represented litigant Registered User as the e-Filer.
Page 37 | Self-Represented Litigants
When a filer brings a hard-copy document in person for filing in an active e-Filing case type, the Clerk's office directs the filer to a public access terminal and provides registration assistance.
If a party, attorney or any other filer presents a hard-copy paper document in person to the Clerk's office for filing in an active e-Filing case type, the Clerk's office will direct the person to the public access terminal and provide registration assistance.
Page 37 | Public Access Terminals
Self-represented litigants should make every effort to file subsequent documents through the e-filing system, remotely or at a public access terminal; if they rarely cannot access it remotely or on-site, the Clerk continues filing for them.
The self-represented litigant should make every effort to file any subsequent filings via the e-filing system either via a remote connection or via the Court's public access terminals. In the rare instance a self-represented litigant is unable to access the e-filing system remotely or on-site, the Clerk will continue to file the subsequent filings as indicated above.
Page 37 | Self-Represented Litigants
Documents accepted by the Clerk for e-filing are the Court’s official record, and the Court does not keep paper copies.
Documents which are accepted by the Clerk for e-Filing are the official record of the Court. The Court will not keep paper copies of these documents.
Page 37 | Official Court Record
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A jury-trial demand in a forcible-entry-and-detainer case must be filed at least three days before trial.
A demand for a jury trial in forcible entry and detainer cases shall be made in writing and filed with the clerk’s office not less than three (3) days prior to the date of trial.
Page 6 | RULE 1.14 Demand for Jury Trial-Forcible Entry and Detainer Cases
When a complaint includes a forcible-entry-and-detainer count, the clerk must set that count within the time prescribed by law and set the breach-of-contract count more than 30 days afterward.
Upon the filing of a complaint which includes a count in forcible entry and detainer, the clerk shall bifurcate the hearings in the small claims court by way of setting the forcible entry and detainer count within the time prescribed by law and setting the breach of contract count more than 30 days thereafter.
Page 6 | RULE 1.13 Trials on Forcible Entry and Detainer Action
A party who wishes to object to a magistrate’s decision must do so within 14 days after the decision is filed.
Either party who is not satisfied with the magistrate’s decision has a right to object within fourteen (14) days after the filing of the magistrate’s decision.
Page 7 | RULE 1.18 Small Claim Complaint and Proceedings
A small-claim hearing must be set between 15 and 40 days after filing.
The law requires that all small claim hearings shall be set no less than fifteen (15) days nor more than forty (40) days after the date of the filing.
Page 7 | RULE 1.18 Small Claim Complaint and Proceedings
Such judgment entry shall be presented to the court no later than ten (10) days after the parties reported to the court that the case had been settled. Should counsel fail to present such entry within the ten (10) day period, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss all causes of action therein for failure to prosecute.
Such judgment entry shall be presented to the court no later than ten (10) days after the parties reported to the court that the case had been settled. Should counsel fail to present such entry within the ten (10) day period, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss all causes of action therein for failure to prosecute.
Page 8 | RULE 1.21 Judgment Entries and Settlements
When directed by the court, prevailing counsel in a civil case must prepare and submit a judgment entry to opposing counsel within 10 days, unless the court extends the time.
When ordered or directed by the court, counsel for the party in whose favor an entry, order, judgment or decreed is entered in a civil case shall, within ten (10) days thereafter, unless the time is extended by the court, prepare an appropriate Judgment Entry and submit the same to counsel for the opposite party who shall approve or reject the same within three (3) days after its receipt and may in case of rejection, file objections thereto in writing with the court.
Page 8 | RULE 1.21 Judgment Entries and Settlements
A defendant’s failure to answer within 28 days after service triggers the default-judgment procedure.
In the event a party defendant fails, refuses and/or neglects to answer a complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after service, the plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel shall file a motion for default judgment within a period of forty-five (45) days thereafter and the failure to do so may result in the court sua sponte dismissing plaintiff’s action against the defendant.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(2) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
Formal discovery must begin promptly after the defendant files an answer and, unless the court orders otherwise, must be completed by the 120th day following that filing.
Formal discovery shall begin promptly upon the filing of the Defendant’s Answer consistent with Ohio R. Civ. P. 26 and, unless so ordered otherwise by the Court, shall be completed by the one hundred twentieth (120th) day following the filing of the answer.
Page 12 | RULE 2.02(B)(2) Discovery
A Rule 56 summary judgment motion is deemed submitted to the judge 17 days after filing, and that date is called the hearing date.
All motions for summary judgment filed pursuant to Rule 56 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure shall be deemed submitted to the judge seventeen (17) days thereafter and referred to as the “hearing” date.
Page 13 | C(2) Summary Judgment Motions
A motion to withdraw must be filed more than 10 days before the next scheduled appearance date.
Said motion shall be filed more than ten (10) days before the next scheduled appearance date
Page 13 | D Withdraw of Counsel
A party entitled to default judgment must apply to the trial judge in writing or orally within 45 days after the defaulting party should have pleaded or otherwise defended.
When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought, has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by the civil rules, the party entitled to a judgment by default shall promptly apply in writing or orally to the trial judge within forty-five (45) days after the date upon which the defaulting party should have plead or otherwise defended.
Page 13 | C(1) Motions for Default Judgment
A summary judgment motion may not be filed after the dispositive motion date set at the initial pretrial hearing unless the court determines that good cause exists.
No motion for summary judgment shall be filed in any case after the dispositive motion date set at the initial pre-trial hearing unless the court, for good cause, determines otherwise.
Page 13 | C(2) Summary Judgment Motions
Motions must be filed within the time limits established by the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Motions shall be filed within the time limits established by the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Page 18 | (E) Motions
A qualifying defendant may plead guilty, waive trial, and pay by credit or debit card online or at the window within seven days after the ticket is issued.
Within seven days after the date of issuance of the ticket, a defendant charged with an offense that can be processed by a traffic violation bureau may enter his plea of guilty to the offense, waive his right to trial, and pay the total amount of the fine and costs with a credit and/or debit card either over the internet or at the window.
Page 31 | E. Defendant’s Appearance, Plea and Waiver of Trial.
A qualifying defendant may plead guilty, waive trial, and pay the fine and costs in person or by mail within seven days after the ticket is issued.
Within seven (7) days after the date of issuance of the ticket, a defendant charged with an offense that can be processed by a traffic violations bureau may do either of the following: (a) Appear in person at the traffic violations bureau, sign a plea of guilty and waiver of trial provision of the ticket, and pay the total amount of the fines and costs; (b) Sign the guilty plea and waiver of trial provision of the ticket and mail the ticket and money order, or other approved form of payment for the total amount of the fine and costs to the traffic violation bureau.
Page 31 | E. Defendant’s Appearance, Plea and Waiver of Trial.
Registered Users are responsible for meeting applicable time limits, deadlines, statutes of limitations, and savings statutes.
Registered Users are responsible for time limits, deadlines, statutes of limitations and savings statutes.
Page 34 | PROCESS FOR E-FILING — Registered Users
A submission is not accepted until Clerk review and acceptance, and Registered Users should account for possible delays or rejection and submit compliant documents.
Registered Users should keep in mind that a document submitted for e-Filing is not "accepted" until it has been reviewed and accepted by the Clerk. It is the responsibility of a Registered User to submit only documents which comply with the Court rules, policies and procedures. Registered Users should take into consideration the possibility that there may be a delay or rejection of a submission when filing.
Page 34 | PROCESS FOR E-FILING — Registered Users
The Clerk reviews e-Filing submissions from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and emergency closures, and reviews later submissions on the next business day(s).
The Clerk will only be available to review e-Filing submissions during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding holidays and other emergency closures. Submissions transmitted after these hours will be reviewed in the normal course of business on next business day(s).
Page 35 | RULE VI — EFILING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Traffic camera cases must be concluded within six months after filing with the Clerk of Court.
All traffic camera cases shall be concluded within six (6) months from the date of filing with the Clerk of Court.
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The clerk must deliver a motion to the judge within one day after filing, and the judge must rule within seven days thereafter unless a responsive pleading is filed or leave to file one is granted.
The clerk of Court shall deliver any motion to the judge within one (1) day after the filing and the judge shall enter his ruling thereon within seven (7) days thereafter, unless a responsive pleading is filed or the Court grants leave for a responsive pleading to be filed.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(3) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
Cases with no activity or proceedings for six months are subject to dismissal after notice to counsel, except cases awaiting trial assignment or where good cause is shown.
The clerk shall pull all cases where there has been no activity for a period of six (6) months. Cases that have been on the docket for six (6) months without any proceedings taken in the case, except cases awaiting trial assignment, shall be dismissed after notice to counsel of record, for want of prosecution, unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(5) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
The clerk must check the docket 14 days after service to determine whether service was perfected on all parties.
Fourteen (14) days after service, the clerk shall check the docket to determine whether service was perfected on all parties.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(1) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
If Clerk review finds a document unacceptable for filing, it will be rejected and the Registered User will receive an email notification.
Upon Clerk Review, if a document is deemed unacceptable for filing, it will be rejected and an e-Mail notification shall be sent to the Registered User.
Page 34 | PROCESS FOR E-FILING — Registered Users
The Clerk is not responsible for missed deadlines, statutes of limitations, or other negative effects due to a Systemic Error.
Since the Clerk will permit the filing of paper document during a Systemic Error, the Clerk shall not be held responsible for any missed deadlines; statutes of limitations or other negative effects due to a Systemic Error.
Page 36 | Systemic Error
A ticket is purged if the plaintiff takes no action within six months after filing.
6) The ticket is purged after no action by the Plaintiff within six months from the date of filing.
Page 40 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, M.6
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Ordinary mail service of written notice, or telephone notice when ordered by the court, is sufficient to require a self-represented litigant to appear.
Ordinary mail service of written notification or telephone notification when ordered by the court is sufficient notification to require a pro se litigant to appear.
Page 4 | RULE 1.05 Official Notification of Pro Se Litigant
Publication in the Legal News or on the court website constitutes complete notice to counsel of case assignments, and counsel must appear with the client at the published date and time even if no oral or mail notice is provided.
Publication in the Trumbull County Legal News or on the Girard Municipal Court’s internet cite found at girardmunicipalcourt.com shall be deemed official and complete notification to all counsel of record of any assignment of any case for any purpose whatsoever. Whether or not oral or mail notification is provided to counsel of record for a particular date and time to appear, said counsel shall appear with his/her client at the specified date and time where notice was published as set forth herein above.
Page 4 | RULE 1.04 Official Notification of Counsel and Client
Each party is to be served with the small-claim complaint and a summons stating the hearing date and time.
Each party will then be served a copy of the complaint together with a summons setting the date and time the small claim will be heard.
Page 7 | RULE 1.18 Small Claim Complaint and Proceedings
The clerk must serve each defendant with the complaint and summons within two days after filing, in accordance with Ohio Civil Rules 4.1–4.6.
Upon filing of a civil case, the clerk shall within a period of two (2) days, serve a true and accurate copy of the complaint and summons to the defendant(s) in accordance with Rules 4.1-4.6 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(1) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
If the party against whom default judgment is sought has appeared, written notice of the hearing, including its date and time, must be served on that party.
If a party against whom judgment by default is sought has appeared in the action, written notice of the hearing on the motion along with the date and time fixed by the assignment clerk with the concurrence of the trial judge shall be served upon that party.
Page 13 | C(1) Motions for Default Judgment
At a felony defendant’s initial appearance, the court must establish that the defendant was properly served with the criminal complaint.
At the initial appearance, the court shall establish that the defendant has been properly served with a copy of the criminal complaint.
Page 16 | RULE III — CRIMINAL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN, Rule 3.02(A) Initial Appearance
The bailiff must serve each named juror by regular mail at least six days before the term begins and certify service on the venire.
The bailiff shall notify each juror named in the venues to attend the term by serving upon him, at least six days before the commencement thereof, a notice addressed to him, stating that he has been drawn as a juror for and is required to attend the term specified in the notice. The bailiff shall serve said notice by regular mail and certify such fact on the venues.
Page 23 | Jury Management
Registered Users consent to electronic service of pleadings, motions, documents, and judgment entries at their registered email address.
Registered Users consent to electronic service of pleadings, motions, documents and judgment entries via the electronic service address identified as the Registered User's e-mail address.
Page 35 | RULE VI — EFILING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Summons for initiating or new-party documents must be served in accordance with the applicable Civil Rules.
Initial complaints, re-filed complaints, third party complaints, and other documents initiating a case or adding a new party in the e-Filing case type are filed using the e-Filing system, however, service of summons must still be completed pursuant to the applicable Civil Rules.
Page 36 | Service of Summons
After the initial filing, documents must be served to the Registered User’s email address on file unless a judgment entry, rule, or statute directs otherwise.
Unless otherwise instructed by judgment entry, rule or statute, all documents filed after the initial filing shall be served to the Registered User's e-mail address on file with the Clerk.
Page 36 | Subsequent Service
Participants or litigants who are not Registered Users receive paper copies and service by U.S. Mail.
Those participants or litigants who are not Registered Users will continue to receive paper format copies and service via the U.S. Mail.
Page 36 | Subsequent Service
The Clerk issues summons and serves the pleading under the applicable rules and instructions only after the initiating document is accepted for e-Filing.
The Clerk shall issue a summons and shall serve the pleading in accordance with the applicable rules and instructions only after the initiating document is accepted for e-Filing.
Page 36 | Service of Summons
A self-represented litigant able to use email receives electronic notification and service; the Clerk notes an exception for litigants without access to electronic notification.
If the self-represented litigant does not have access to the means for electronic notification, the Clerk shall note an exception that this person will not receive electronic notices. However, if the self-represented litigant does have access and ability to utilize e-mail, the self-represented litigant shall receive electronic notification and service.
Page 37 | Self-Represented Litigants
When mailing notice of a ticket, the plaintiff must provide the defendant with the Court-prescribed form explaining the defendant’s rights.
The Plaintiff shall provide each Defendant with a form, prescribed by the Court and which sets forth the rights of the Defendant, at the time notice of the ticket is mailed to the Defendant by the Plaintiff as required in the ORC.
Page 40 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, L
If service has not been perfected, the clerk must notify the plaintiff or counsel and request an alias summons to the proper address or personal service by the bailiff.
In the event service has not been perfected on some or all of the defendants, the clerk shall notify plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel and request that an alias summons be issued to the defendant(s) proper address or request personal service by the bailiff at a location the defendant(s) may be found.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(1) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
If personal service fails, the plaintiff or counsel may serve by publication and must file an affidavit of publication and a copy of the final publication notice with the clerk.
In the event that personal service fails, the plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel may issue notice by publication and file with the clerk, an affidavit showing publication was made, and a copy of the notice of the final publication.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(1) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
The Commissioners of Jurors must serve written notice of a juror drawing on the judge, clerk, and Trumbull County Sheriff or their representatives at least six days before the drawing.
2. Written Notice: At least six days before the drawing of jurors, the Commissioners of Jurors shall serve written notice of the drawing upon the judge, clerk and Trumbull County Sheriff, or their designated representatives.
Page 22 | III. RANDOM SELECTION PROCEDURES — A. Notice of Drawings
The Commissioners of Jurors must publish notice of a juror drawing in the Trumbull County Legal News at least six days before the drawing.
1. Public Notice: At least six days before the drawing of jurors, the Commissioners of Jurors shall publish notice of the drawing in the Trumbull County Legal News
Page 22 | III. RANDOM SELECTION PROCEDURES — A. Notice of Drawings
Filing Fees and Waivers
A motion for continuance must be accompanied by a $25 filing fee, subject to an exigent-circumstances exception that is incomplete in the provided text.
Motions for continuance shall be submitted in writing within seven (7) calendar days of a scheduled trial or hearing; said motion shall be accompanied by a $25.00 filing fee except in exigent
Page 4 | RULE 1.06 Motions for Continuance
A civil jury-trial demand must be accompanied by the deposit specified in the rules’ cost structure.
All demands for jury trials in civil and criminal cases shall be made in writing and in civil cases shall be accompanied by the deposit set forth in the cost structure of these rules.
Page 5 | RULE 1.08 Filing Fees and Costs
The clerk will not accept a document for filing without a filing fee or security for costs unless the court directs otherwise in writing.
The Clerk of the Girard Municipal Court shall not accept for filing any document without a filing fee or security for costs unless otherwise directed by the Court in writing.
Page 5 | RULE 1.08 Filing Fees and Costs
A forcible-entry-and-detainer jury demand must be accompanied by the jury deposit prescribed in the cost structure.
Such filing shall be accompanied by a jury deposit as prescribed in the cost structure of these rules.
Page 6 | RULE 1.14 Demand for Jury Trial-Forcible Entry and Detainer Cases
A motion to continue a forcible entry and detainer case must be accompanied by the motion fee prescribed in the rules’ cost structure.
A motion to continue a forcible entry and detainer case shall be filed not less than three (3) days prior to the date of trial; shall be made in writing specifically setting forth the reason(s) for the request; and shall be accompanied by a motion fee as prescribed in the cost structure of these rules.
Page 7 | RULE 1.15 Continuances – Forcible Entry and Detainer Cases
A small-claim complaint must be submitted with the filing fee prescribed in the rules’ cost structure.
The form must be completed in its entirety, signed and delivered to the Clerk of Court together with a filing fee set forth in the cost structure of the rules.
Page 7 | RULE 1.18 Small Claim Complaint and Proceedings
A defendant filing a counterclaim exceeding $6,000 must pay the regular-docket filing fee.
In the event the defendant files a counterclaim in a sum in excess of $6,000.00, the filing fee for a regular docket filing shall apply.
Page 8 | RULE 1.19 Transfer of Small Claim Cases
A filing fee in accordance with the court’s cost structure must accompany each motion.
All motions shall be made in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel together with a filing fee in accordance with the court’s cost structure.
Page 18 | (E) Motions
Registered Users must maintain an active electronic payment method or their ability to e-File will be suspended.
Registered Users are required to maintain a proper method for electronic payment through the e-Filing System. The failure to maintain an active electronic payment account will result in the suspension of the Registered User's ability to e-File.
Page 35 | RULE VI — EFILING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
A $5 filing fee is assessed to the plaintiff for each traffic camera ticket filed with the Court.
Each traffic camera ticket mailed to a registered owner of a motor vehicle pursuant to ORC 4511.096(C) shall be filed with the Court in the general index file and a Five Dollar ($5.00) filing fee shall be assessed to the Plaintiff.
Page 39 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, F
When a Request for Hearing is filed, the plaintiff must pay an additional $11 fee, which the Clerk remits to the State of Ohio.
Upon the filing of a Request for Hearing pursuant to ORC 4511.098(A)(5) the Clerk shall generate a Case Number and assess a fee of $11.00 to be paid by the Plaintiff and remit the same to the State of Ohio pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1901.26(C). This fee is in addition to any other filing fee required by the Court.
Page 39 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, G
In school zone cases, the Clerk collects the filing fee from the party that loses at trial.
1) In school zone cases, the Clerk shall collect the filing fee from the party which loses at trial.
Page 40 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, K.1
If the plaintiff dismisses a school zone case, the plaintiff must pay the filing fee.
2) In the event the Plaintiff dismisses the school zone case, the Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee.
Page 40 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, K.2
The Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee for each traffic camera ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this rule. The filing fee for each ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this Rule shall be assessed to the Plaintiff and billed on a monthly basis.
The Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee for each traffic camera ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this rule. The filing fee for each ticket filed pursuant to Section F of this Rule shall be assessed to the Plaintiff and billed on a monthly basis.
Page 40 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, K
If service of a school zone ticket fails within six months after filing, the plaintiff must pay the filing fee.
3) When service of the school zone ticket is not made on the Defendant within six (6) months from the date of filing of a ticket with the Clerk due to failure of service, the Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee.
Page 40 | Rule VII — Traffic Law Photo-Monitoring Citations, K.3
Rental escrow actions are charged 1% of the deposits.
Rental Escrow Actions . . . . . . .1% of Deposits
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
Trusteeships cost $83.
Trusteeships . . . . . . . . . .$ 83.00
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
Evictions for forcible entry and detainer cost $135, plus $20 for each additional defendant.
Evictions: Forceable Entry and Detainer $ 135.00* *$ 20.00 for each additional Defendant
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
Complaints, including third-party complaints and complaints on cognovit notes, cost $135, plus $20 for each additional defendant.
Complaints: Third- Party Complaints; and Complaints on Cognovit Notes . $ 135.00* *$ 20.00 for each additional Defendant
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
Transferring a small-claim matter to the regular docket costs $60.
$ 60.00 Transfer to Regular Docket
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
Counterclaims and cross claims cost $65, plus $20 for each additional defendant.
Counterclaims and Cross Claims . . . . . . $ 65.00* *$ 20.00 Each Additional Defendant
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
Small-claim complaints and counterclaims cost $75, plus $20 for each additional defendant.
Small Claim Complaints and Small Claim Counterclaims . . . $ 75.00* *$ 20.00 Each Additional Defendant
Page 42 | CIVIL COSTS — PLEADINGS
A $25 service fee is listed for an objection to a magistrate’s decision.
Objection to Magistrate’s Decision . . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $150 deposit is required for a writ of execution or order of attachment involving other personal property.
(2) For other personal property . . . . . $ 150.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Reasonable advertising, appraiser, and specified property-handling expenses shall be taxed as costs.
Reasonable costs of advertisement, appraiser fees, and expenses incurred in driving, towing, carting, storing, keeping, preserving and notices shall be taxed as costs.
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $50 fee is listed for debtor exams, contempt show-cause motions, wage or bank garnishment, and writs of execution or attachment.
Debtor Exams: Motions to Show Cause in Contempt; Wage/*Bank Garnishment Writ of Execution/Attachment $ 50.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A fee of $83 is listed for a 12 Point BMV appeal or limited driving privileges.
12 Point BMV Appeals or Limited Driving Privileges . . .$ 83.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Civil jury demands require a $400 deposit accompanying the pleading; nonpayment waives the jury right, and the deposit is returned if the case settles before jury call or otherwise taxed as costs.
Security for Jury Demands (Civil Cases only) . . . . $ 400.00 Jury deposits shall accompany any pleading containing a jury demand. Failure to pay the jury deposit constitutes a waiver of the party’s right to a jury trial and shall be stricken. If the case is settled prior to jury call, the deposit shall be returned. If the case is not settled prior to jury call, the deposit shall be taxed as costs.
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $30 fee is listed for a writ of restitution.
Writ of Restitution . . . . . . . . . $ 30.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $25 service fee is listed for a notice of appeal.
Notice of Appeal . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $60 service fee is listed for a transfer to the regular docket.
Transfer to Regular Docket $ 60.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $10 fee is listed for an order and affidavit of financial status.
Order and Affidavit of Financial Status . . . . $ 10.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $20 fee is listed for a garnishment release.
Garnishment Release $ 20.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $400 deposit is required for a writ of execution or order of attachment involving a motor vehicle.
(1) For motor vehicle . . . . . . . $ 400.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $15 fee is listed for a satisfaction of judgment.
Satisfaction of Judgment . . . . . . . . .$ 15.00
Page 43 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $12 service fee is listed for issuance of a certificate of judgment.
Issuance of Certificate of Judgment . . . . . . $ 12.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $10 service fee is listed for a subpoena.
Subpoena . . . . . . . $ 10.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $20 service fee is listed for service by certified mail in excess of one defendant.
By Certified Mail in excess of one defendant . . . . $ 20.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $50 service fee is listed for transfer of an adjudicated judgment from another court.
Transfer of Adjudicated Judgment from another Court $ 50.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $5 fee is listed for each certified copy with seal.
Certified copies with seal. (Each). . . . . . $ 5.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
10 + Photocopies . . . . . . . $ 0.10
10 + Photocopies . . . . . . . $ 0.10
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $20 service fee is listed for transfer of a certificate of judgment.
Transfer of a Certificate of Judgment . . . . . . $ 20.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $10 service fee is listed for alias service by regular mail.
By Alias Service – Regular Mail . . . . . $ 10.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $20 service fee is listed for each additional defendant.
Additional Defendant (Each) $ 20.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $10 fee is listed for each exemplified seal or triple seal.
Exemplified seal/triple seal (Each). . . . . . $ 10.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $25 service fee is listed for personal service.
By Personal Service . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A $25 service fee is listed for all motions.
All Motions . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A separate check or money order payable to the witness for the applicable attendance amount plus mileage must accompany the subpoena praecipe.
A separate check or money order payable to the perspective witness in the sum of $12 for a full day or $6 for a half day plus 10 cents per mile the witness is expected to travel to and from court shall accompany the precipe for subpoena.
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A person with a ticket marked “Mandatory Appearance” must appear in court and cannot use the online payment system.
If your traffic ticket was marked “Mandatory Appearance” by the officer, you must appear in court and cannot use this system to pay your fines or costs.
Page 46 | TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Civil fees and costs are waived when the filer submits an Affidavit in Forma Pauperis, under oath, stating that payment would cause hardship.
All fees and costs shall be waived in civil cases upon the filing of an Affidavit in Forma Pauperis stating under oath that the filer does not have the means to produce said fees and/or cost without suffering a hardship.
Page 5 | RULE 1.08 Filing Fees and Costs
No $25 continuance fee is owed when counsel has a conflicting trial or hearing in another Ohio court on the same date.
Under these circumstances neither the counsel nor his client is obligated to pay the $25.00 continuance fee.
Page 5 | RULE I — LOCAL RULES
Criminal-case fees and costs are waived if the court determines that the defendant is indigent and faces an offense that may result in incarceration.
All fees and costs shall be waived in criminal cases upon the court’s determination that the defendant is indigent and is subject to an offense that may result in his/her incarceration.
Page 5 | RULE 1.08 Filing Fees and Costs
0 – 10 Photocopies . . . . . . $ 0.00
0 – 10 Photocopies . . . . . . $ 0.00
Page 44 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The Victim of Crime Tax is $9.00.
Victim of Crime Tax . . . . . . . . $ 9.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Filing a Precipe costs $10.00.
Filing of Precipe . . . . . . . . $ 10.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The Public Defender’s Tax is $10.00 for non-moving traffic offenses, except parking, child restraint, and seatbelt tickets.
Public Defender’s Tax (non-moving traffic offenses except parking, . $ 10.00 child restraint and seatbelt tickets)
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The State Indigent Drivers’ Alcohol Treatment Fund cost is $1.50.
State Indigent Drivers’ Alcohol Treatment Fund . . . . $ 1.50
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The stenographer cost on appearance is $8.00.
Stenographer on Appearance . . . . . . . $ 8.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
All other motions cost $25.00.
All Other Motions . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 45 | MOTIONS (Apply as Local Costs)
A motion for modification or reconsideration costs $25.00.
Motions for Modification/Reconsiderations . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 45 | MOTIONS (Apply as Local Costs)
Collection Costs are $50.00.
Collection Costs . . . . . . . . $ 50.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Criminal Local Costs are $32.00.
Criminal Local Costs . . . . . . . . $ 32.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A motion for sealment of records costs $50.00.
Motions for Sealment of Records . . . . . . $ 50.00
Page 45 | MOTIONS (Apply as Local Costs)
An Order to Show Cause in a Contempt Proceeding costs $50.00.
Order to Show Cause in Contempt Proceeding . . . . $ 50.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
BMV Forfeiture Costs for reimbursements to the City of Girard are $15.00.
BMV Forfeiture Costs – (Reimbursements to the City of Girard) . . $ 15.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Probation Services cost $300.00.
Probation Services . . . . . . . . $ 300.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The Public Defender Fund – Trumbull County cost is $25.00.
Public Defender Fund – Trumbull County . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Capias/Bench Warrants cost $50.00.
Capias/Bench Warrants . . . . . . . $ 50.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Probation Services – Diversion cost $600.00.
Probation Services – Diversion . . . . . . $ 600.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Jury Costs are $15.00 per day.
Jury Costs . . . . . . $ 15.00 / day
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The State Indigent Defense Support Fund cost is $5.00.
State Indigent Defense Support Fund . . . . . . $ 5.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The General/Special Projects Fund cost is $25.00.
General/Special Projects Fund . . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Interpreter Costs are set by order.
Interpreter Costs . . . . . . . . Per Order
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Bond Costs are 10%.
Bond Costs . . . . . . . . . 10%
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Parking Meter Violation Costs are set by order.
Parking Meter Violation Costs . . . . . . Per Order
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Witness Costs are $12.00 per day or $6.00 per half day.
Witness Costs . $ 12.00 / day $ 6.00 / half day
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A motion appealing an administrative license suspension costs $50.00.
Motions Appealing Administrative License Suspension . . . $ 50.00
Page 45 | MOTIONS (Apply as Local Costs)
A motion for release of a seized vehicle costs $25.00.
Motions for the Release of Seized Vehicles . . . . . $ 25.00
Page 45 | MOTIONS (Apply as Local Costs)
Administrative Costs – Rule 11 are $75.00.
Administrative Costs – Rule 11 . . . . . . $ 75.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
A Notice of Violation of Probation costs $50.00.
Notice of Violation of Probation . . . . . . $ 50.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
BMV Forfeiture Costs for Court Service are $25.00.
BMV Forfeiture Costs (Cost for Court Service) . . . . $ 25.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
The Public Defender’s Tax is $20.00 for misdemeanors and moving traffic offenses.
Public Defender’s Tax (misdemeanors and moving traffic offenses) . $ 20.00
Page 45 | APPENDIX A — COST STRUCTURE
Filing Bundling Requirements
Rule 56(C) evidentiary materials supporting or opposing a summary judgment motion must be filed with the motion or responsive pleading.
All affidavits, depositions and other evidentiary material permitted by Rule 56 (C) of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure in support of or in opposition to the motion for summary judgment shall be filed with the motion or responsive pleading.
Page 13 | C(2) Summary Judgment Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The respondent to a summary judgment motion must reply with a memorandum contra and/or a cross-motion for summary judgment.
The respondent shall reply with a memorandum contra and/or a cross-motion for summary judgment.
Page 13 | C(2) Summary Judgment Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion for continuance must be submitted in writing within seven calendar days of the scheduled trial or hearing.
Motions for continuance shall be submitted in writing within seven (7) calendar days of a scheduled trial or hearing; said motion shall be accompanied by a $25.00 filing fee except in exigent
Page 4 | RULE 1.06 Motions for Continuance
Except when the court moves for a continuance, proof of reasonable notice to or consent from the adverse party or counsel is required; failure to object within a reasonable time after notice is treated as consent.
Except on motion of the court, no continuances shall be granted in the absence of proof of reasonable notice to, or consent by, the adverse party or the party’s counsel. Failure to object to the continuance within a reasonable time after receiving notice shall be considered consent to the continuance.
Page 5 | RULE I — LOCAL RULES
The court must approve stipulated continuances.
Stipulated continuances shall be approved by the court.
Page 5 | RULE I — LOCAL RULES
When counsel has another trial or hearing in another Ohio court on the same date, the case first set has priority, and neither counsel nor the client must pay the $25 continuance fee.
When a continuance is requested for the reasons that counsel is scheduled to appear in another case assigned for trial or hearing on the same date in another court of this state, the case which was first set for trial or hearing shall have priority and shall be heard on the date assigned as prescribed in 41.(B)(1) of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio. Under these circumstances neither the counsel nor his client is obligated to pay the $25.00 continuance fee.
Page 5 | RULE I — LOCAL RULES
A motion for continuance must state specific reasons for the request.
said motion shall provide the court with specific reasons for the continuance;
Page 5 | RULE I — LOCAL RULES
A continuance motion in a forcible entry and detainer case must be filed at least three days before trial, in writing with its reasons, and is effective only upon judicial approval; the judge or magistrate may impose conditions such as a bond.
A motion to continue a forcible entry and detainer case shall be filed not less than three (3) days prior to the date of trial; shall be made in writing specifically setting forth the reason(s) for the request; and shall be accompanied by a motion fee as prescribed in the cost structure of these rules. Said motion shall not be effective unless and until approved by the Judge or Magistrate. Further, the Judge and Magistrate in their discretion may grant the motion subject to conditions including but not limited to requiring the movant to post a bond in a specific amount.
Page 7 | RULE 1.15 Continuances – Forcible Entry and Detainer Cases
When no prior extension has been granted, a party may generally obtain one extension of up to 30 days without court leave to answer, plead, or otherwise move, by filing a Journal Entry with the specified notation and stipulation by or notice to opposing counsel.
Ohio R. Civ. Pro. 12 will be strictly enforced. However, parties may generally obtain one (1) extension of time without leave of court not to exceed thirty (30) days, in which to answer, plead or otherwise move, when no such prior extension has been granted, by filing a Journal Entry with the Clerk of Courts, thereon noting “First Leave” or words of similar import, with stipulation by or notice to opposing counsel.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(4) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
A party requesting any additional extension must obtain court approval.
If any additional extension is requested, the party desiring the extension must obtain the approval of the Court.
Page 11 | RULE 2.02(A)(4) Filing of the Complaint/Service/ Leave to Plead
A jointly agreed, timely filed discovery plan may extend the cutoff through its specified date without a motion; otherwise, proposed discovery extensions must be sought by motion stating a reason and filed before discovery closes, and the 120-day default applies if no plan is filed.
If the parties jointly agree to a discovery plan longer than the one hundred twenty day (120) day period referenced above and timely file such plan with the Court, it is not necessary to file a motion to extend the discovery cutoff through the date specified in the discovery plan. Thereafter, any proposed extension(s) of discovery shall be made by motion, which shall: (i) include a reason for the requested extension; and (ii) be filed prior to the close of the discovery period. If the parties do not file a proposed discovery plan, discovery shall be governed by the one hundred twenty (120) day default provision referenced above.
Page 12 | RULE 2.02(B)(2) Discovery
Chambers Communication Rules
To determine the amount due, a person may view the schedule or contact a Deputy Clerk by phone at 330-545-3049 during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
This can be done by viewing the pay schedule below or contacting the court during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST) at 330-545-3049. One of our Deputy Clerks will be happy to assist you in this matter.
Page 46 | TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
To check whether a mailed fine payment was received, use the Municipal Court Public Access System or call (330) 545-3049.
You can look up your information online at Municipal Court Public Access System or call (330) 545-3049.
Page 1 | FAQ: TICKETS AND FINES
For the cost of a traffic ticket, consult the Waiver Cost Schedule or call the court at (330) 545-3049.
To view the cost of your traffic ticket, visit Waiver Cost Schedule Link or call (330) 545-3049.
Page 1 | FAQ: TICKETS AND FINES