Judge Michael A. Buckwalter

Applies to

Proof of relief from stay

When a Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been filed and relief from stay has been granted, proof of the relief from stay must be filed in the case or, in cases where at least one party has not answered the movant’s claims, presented at the default hearing.

Applies to

Proof of relief discharge and trustee abandonment

For a Chapter 7 bankruptcy where relief from stay or discharge and trustee abandonment have occurred, the specified proof must be filed in the case or, in cases where at least one party has not answered the movant’s claims, presented at the default hearing.

Applies to

Service members affidavit

For parties who have not appeared and are capable of serving in the United States Armed Forces, an affidavit complying with 50 U.S.C. Appendix Section 521 must be filed.

Fax and email submissions are considered filed only when the Clerk stamps the date and time, with receipt time determined by the fax machine imprint or email message timestamp.

For an indigent party whose filing passes Clerk Review, the pleading or document is deemed filed on the date it was received.

The filing date is the day the pleading or document was submitted through e-filing.

Applies to

Fax or email filing

The Clerk of Courts may establish fees for filing by facsimile or email transmission.

Applies to

Electronically filed pleading or document

Required deposits or fees must be paid electronically by credit card at filing, unless the filing includes a notarized poverty affidavit and motion to waive payment.

Fee

$175

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding

A party filing a civil action or proceeding must first deposit $175.00 for an Aid of Execution filing, unless otherwise provided by law.

Service

Electronic service

Electronic filing of pleadings or documents constitutes consent to email service of documents unless Ohio court rules require otherwise.

Service

Publication

For service by publication in Greene County, Ohio, the requesting party must arrange publication in a newspaper of general circulation and is responsible for the costs.

Applies to

Motion

A written motion concerning a nontrial hearing must be served at least 14 days before the hearing.