Hancock County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Judgment entry

These orders must be incorporated into every judgment entry establishing or modifying a child support obligation.

These Orders shall be incorporated within all Judgment Entries establishing or modifying a child support obligation

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Applies to

Complaint

A complaint’s document designation must identify the category of litigation.

A. All complaints filed with the Hancock County Clerk of Courts shall include in the document designation the category of litigation (e.g., Complaint in Foreclosure, for Medical Malpractice).

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Applies to

Complaint

A civil complaint must be accompanied by a completed Case Designation Sheet, although the sheet need not itself be filed.

B. No complaint in a civil case shall be accepted for filing unless accompanied by a completed classification form known as the “Case Designation Sheet” that appears as Attachment A to these Rules. The Clerk may use the “Case Designation Sheet” for appropriate court statistical purposes; however, the sheet need not be filed.

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Applies to

Case designation sheet

When refiling a previously filed and dismissed matter, the filer must inform the Clerk and identify the previously assigned judge on the Case Designation Sheet.

C. In the event of refiling a matter that was previously filed and dismissed in the Hancock County Common Pleas Court, the person filing the matter shall inform the Clerk of Courts of the refiling and designate on the “Case Designation Sheet” the name of the Judge previously assigned to the matter.

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Applies to

Subsequent pleading

Must include

judge name

Every pleading after the original complaint must identify the assigned judge in its caption.

E. All pleadings subsequent to the original complaint shall have designated in the caption of the document the name of the Judge to whom the matter is assigned.

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Applies to

Publication notice

For service by publication, the attorney must provide the Clerk with the notice form when filing the necessary affidavit.

In any action where service is to be made by publication as authorized by Rule 4.4 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP), the attorney filing the necessary affidavit shall at the same time furnish to the Clerk of Courts the form of the notice of publication that is to be published and a check made payable to the newspaper of general circulation in the amount required to publish the notice for the requisite number of days.

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Applies to

Facsimile filing

A fax filing made under the rule is accepted as the effective original, and the filer must retain the source document and cover sheet until the case is closed and post-judgment relief opportunities are exhausted.

C. A document filed by fax in accordance with this rule shall be accepted as the effective original filing. The person filing a document by fax is not required to file any source document with the Clerk of Courts. The person filing the document shall maintain in his or her records and have available for production on request by the Court the source document filed by fax, with original signatures as otherwise required under the applicable rules, and the source copy of the facsimile ===== PAGE 6 ===== Hancock County Rules of Court - Civil 6 cover sheet used for the subject filing. The source document filed by fax shall be maintained by the person making the filing until the case is closed and all opportunities for post-judgment relief are exhausted.

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Applies to

Facsimile filing cover page

Must include

caption, judge name, case number

Every fax filing must include a cover page substantially following the rule’s sample and containing the listed case, transmission, and filer information.

E. The person filing a document by fax shall also include a cover page in substantially the same form as the Sample Facsimile Filing Cover Page found at Attachment B of these rules. 1. The cover page must contain all of the following information: a. name of the court; b. title of the case; c. case number; d. name of the judge and/or magistrate to whom the case is assigned, if any; e. title of the document being filed (e.g., Defendant Wilson’s Answer to Amended Complaint; Plaintiff Smith’s Response to Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss); f. date of transmission; g. transmitting fax number; h. indication of the number of pages included in the transmission, including the cover page; i. if a judge or case number has not been assigned, state that fact on the cover page; j. name, address, telephone number, fax number, Supreme Court registration number, if applicable, and e-mail address of the person filing the fax document if available;

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Applies to

Signed facsimile filing

A signed document filed by fax must be transmitted either with the signature or with “/s/” and the signer’s name, and the filer represents that the physically signed source is in their possession or control.

F. A party who wishes to file a signed source document by fax shall do either of the following: 1. fax a copy of the signed source document; 2. fax a copy of the document without the signature but with the notation “/s/” followed by the name of the signing person where the signature appears in the signed source document. A party who files a signed document by fax represents that the physically signed source document is in that party’s possession or control.

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Applies to

Facsimile filing exhibit

An exhibit that cannot be accurately faxed must be replaced with an insert page explaining the exhibit and its absence, and the missing exhibit must be filed with the Clerk unless the Court orders otherwise.

G. Each exhibit to a facsimile produced document that cannot be accurately transmitted via facsimile transmission for any reason shall be replaced by an insert page describing the exhibit and why it is missing. Unless the Court otherwise orders, the missing exhibit shall be filed with the Clerk

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Applies to

Exhibit cover sheet

Must include

caption, judge name, case number

Each exhibit filed under this rule must have a cover sheet or filing notice containing the specified case and exhibit information, and the exhibit and cover sheet must be signed and served under the applicable pleading rules.

Any exhibit filed pursuant to this rule shall include a cover sheet or notice of the filing that contains the caption of the case, i.e. sets forth the name of the court, title of the case, the case number, name of the judge and the title of the exhibit being filed (e.g., Defendant’s Smith’s Notice of Filing Exhibit “G” to Motion to Dismiss). The exhibit and cover sheet shall be signed and served in conformance with the rules governing the signing and service of pleadings in this Court. The cover sheet shall be in substantially the same form as found at Attachment C to these rules.

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Applies to

Entry of appearance

Upon accepting employment in a pending civil case, an attorney must file a written entry of appearance, notice of representation, or other document identifying the attorney.

Further, upon accepting employment relating to any pending civil case, the attorney shall file with the Clerk of Courts a written Entry of Appearance, Notice of Representation, or other document identifying the attorney.

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Applies to

Discovery request or response

A party submitting or responding to formal discovery requests must file a notice or certificate with the Clerk identifying the discovery and verifying service.

Upon the submission of or response to formal discovery requests pursuant to Civil Rules 26 through 36 to the opposing part(ies), the party submitting such requests or responses shall file with the Clerk of Courts a notice or certificate of discovery requests or responses, verifying the service of discovery requests or responses and specifying the type (e.g., interrogatories, requests for production of documents).

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Applies to

Motion to withdraw

An attorney seeking to withdraw from a pending action must file a written motion for leave and remains obligated until the Court approves a judgment entry granting leave.

An attorney wishing to withdraw from representation of a party in any pending action is required to file a written motion for leave to withdraw, and that attorney is not relieved of his/her obligations until such time as the Court approves a judgment entry granting such leave.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

A motion to compel discovery must state the moving party’s compliance with Civil Rule 37(E) and the means of compliance, or it may be denied without a hearing.

All motions to compel discovery must include a statement of the moving party's compliance with Civil Rule 37(E) and the means of compliance or are subject to denial without hearing.

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Applies to

Pretrial minutes

The judge or magistrate must enter written pretrial minutes recording amendments, admissions and agreements, actions and orders, and applicable dates and deadlines.

The assigned judge or magistrate shall enter pretrial minutes reciting in writing: any amendments allowed to the pleadings; any admissions, stipulations or agreements, action taken or orders entered; dates and deadlines to which the parties must adhere unless later modified by separate order, including but not limited to dates and deadlines for pretrial, discovery, witnesses, hearing or trial.

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Applies to

Motion

Motions not expressly governed by Ohio Civil Rules 65 or 75 must include counsel’s supporting memorandum with citations to applicable authorities.

Any motion not expressly governed by Rules 65 or 75 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure shall have attached or included a memorandum prepared by counsel that supports the granting of the motion. The memorandum shall contain the applicable citation to authorities supporting the position of the party.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

Every motion must be accompanied by a proposed order.

All motions shall be accompanied by a proposed Order.

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Applies to

Proposed order

The moving party must provide enough stamped, addressed envelopes with the proposed order for service on all other counsel or parties if the order is approved.

The moving party must provide a sufficient number of stamped and addressed envelopes with the proposed Order to ensure that, if approved by the Court, the Order will be served upon all other counsel or parties.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

If the parties cannot resolve objections and submit an approved judgment entry within five days of notice of objection, either party may submit proposed judgment entries with a motion to journalize.

If, within five (5) days of the notice of objection, the parties or counsel are unable to resolve the differences and submit to the Court an approved judgment entry, then either party or both may submit proposed judgment entries to the Court with a motion to journalize the judgment entry.

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Applies to

Motion

Every default-judgment motion must state either that moving counsel had no contact with counsel for the defaulting party or that notice of the intention to seek default judgment was provided.

Every motion for default judgment shall state that counsel for the moving party has had no contact with any legal counsel on behalf of the defaulting party or that notice was provided to the other counsel of the intention to seek default judgment.

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Applies to

Motion

Every default-judgment motion must specify how service was obtained and list all successful and unsuccessful service attempts chronologically.

Every motion for default judgment shall state, with specificity, how service was obtained on the party against whom enforcement is sought. The motion shall include, in chronological order, all attempts at service on the defaulting party, both successful and unsuccessful.

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Applies to

Default proceeding

Appropriate affidavits concerning competency and military service status must be filed in default proceedings.

Appropriate affidavits of competency and military service status shall be filed with the Court in default proceedings.

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Applies to

Sheriff sale submission

The plaintiff’s attorney must submit the deed, conveyance form, self-addressed stamped envelope, and all necessary fees to the Sheriff.

The attorney representing the plaintiff shall prepare and submit to the Sheriff the deed, conveyance form, and self-addressed stamped envelope together all necessary fees pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 2329.31(C).

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Applies to

Satisfaction of judgment

Satisfaction of a judgment must be shown by a written notice and release filed on behalf of the judgment creditor or by court order.

Satisfaction of all judgments is to be shown by written notice and release filed on behalf of the party to whom judgment was granted or by court order.

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Applies to

Purchaser information sheet

Each winning bidder must submit a completed Purchaser Information Sheet before the auction, and the form must be made part of the record and filed with the Sheriff’s return.

All winning bidders shall submit a completed Purchaser Information Sheet prior to the time of auction. The completed form shall be made part of the record and filed with the Sheriff’s return.

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Applies to

Itemized bill

Counsel conducting a title search must submit an itemized bill showing the basis of the fee; upon approval, the fee is taxed as costs.

Counsel conducting the title search shall prepare and submit itemized bills showing the basis of their fee and, upon approval, the fee will be taxed as costs in the case.

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Applies to

Fee application

A fiduciary seeking fees must file a written application stating an objection deadline at least seven days after filing and serve the application on other counsel or unrepresented parties.

1. File in this Court a written application for such fees, which shall contain notice of the date and time, not less than seven (7) days from the date of filing the application, for objections to the requested fees to be filed with the Court. The applicant shall serve other counsel and/or unrepresented parties with the application.

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Applies to

Electronically filed document

Electronically filed documents requiring an attorney’s or filing party’s signature must use a digitized signature image or the specified conformed-signature format.

Documents filed electronically with the clerk that require an attorney's or filing party's signature shall be signed via a digitized image of his or her signature, or with a conformed signature of "/s/ (name)." The correct format for an attorney conformed signature is as follows: /s/ Attorney Name Attorney's Name Bar Number OOXXXXX Attorney for (party) Law Firm Address Telephone number Email address Fax number (if any)

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Applies to

Stipulation or other document

For a document requiring multiple signatures, the filer must confirm all required signatories accept its content, indicate their agreement, and electronically file the document identifying the signatories.

When a stipulation or other document requires two or more signatures: (i) The filing party or attorney shall confirm that the content of the document is acceptable to all persons required to sign the document. The filer will indicate the agreement of other counsel or parties at the appropriate place in the document, usually on the signature line. (ii) The filing party or attorney then shall file the document electronically, indicating the signatories, e.g., /s/ Jane Doe, /s/ John Smith, etc.

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Applies to

Electronically filed document

Must include

certificate of service

An electronically filed document must include a certificate of service identifying the service method for each party entitled to service and containing the specified certification language.

A certificate of service on all parties entitled to service is still required when a party files a document electronically. The certificate must state the manner in which service was accomplished on each party so entitled. The certificate of service shall contain the following language: I hereby certify that I served the documents by process server, regular U.S. mail, commercial carrier, or electronic means (whichever is applicable) to the following (list of parties served).

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Applies to

Case designation sheet

A complex-litigation designation must be accompanied by counsel’s request, approval of all parties, and a judgment entry granting the request for approval of the assigned judge.

CL – Complex Litigation – Must be accompanied with a request of counsel, approval of all parties and a judgment entry granting said request for approval of assigned judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

A party seeking personal service by a special process server under Civil Rule 4.1 must submit a motion and proposed entry requesting the appointment.

If a party desires personal service to be made by a special process server pursuant to Civil Rule 4.1, the party or counsel must submit a motion and proposed entry appointing a special process server.

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Applies to

Motion and proposed entry

The motion and proposed entry must state the proposed process server’s name, that the person is at least 18 years old, and that the person is not a party to the action.

The following must be stated in the motion and entry: 1. The name of the person to be appointed as process server; 2. That the person to be appointed as process server is eighteen (18) years of age or older; and, 3. That the person to be appointed as process server is not a party to the action.

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Applies to

Document or evidence

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and parties must attach an AI-use certification when submitting AI-assisted documents or evidence; the disclosure should describe the AI’s role and must identify the AI and certify final review and approval.

Attorneys and/or parties must disclose the use of AI- assisted technology in the creation or editing of any document or evidence submitted to the court. Such disclosure should include a general description of the AI technology used and its role in the preparation of the materials. The disclosure must be made at the time of submission through a certification attached to the document or evidence, indicating the type of AI used and certifying the attorney's final review and approval of the AI-assisted material.

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Applies to

Complex litigation request

An attorney may request complex-litigation designation in writing and must certify that the client approved the request.

An attorney representing a party to an action filed in the general division of the court of common pleas may file a request in writing asking that the case be designated as complex litigation. The attorney filing the request shall certify that approval has been obtained from his or her client to file the request.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Written plea

A defendant may be absent from arraignment only if, among other conditions, the defendant, counsel, and prosecutor execute and file a written not-guilty plea on the court-approved Form CR-1.

Pursuant to Ohio Criminal Rule 10(B), the defendant may be absent from the assigned arraignment date if the following conditions are met prior to the time scheduled for arraignment: 1. The defendant is not in custody on the assigned arraignment date; 2. The defendant is represented by private or court-appointed counsel; and 3. The defendant, his attorney, and the prosecuting attorney have executed and filed a written plea of "not guilty" on the form approved by the Court and appended to these Rules as Form CR-1 (Attachment A).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Court document

Must include

judge name

Documents filed by counsel after indictment must identify the assigned judge in the caption below the case number, and identify a visiting judge as sitting “by assignment.”

A. All documents filed by counsel after the indictment shall have designated in the caption of the document, below the case number, the name of the Judge to whom the matter is assigned. If a visiting judge is assigned, the document shall contain that Judge's name and the designation that the Judge is sitting "by assignment."

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Criminal cases

Applies to

Continuance judgment entry

A defendant’s continuance judgment entry must state that speedy-trial time is tolled, but omission of that language does not cancel the tolling effect.

Any judgment entry of ===== PAGE 6 ===== continuance submitted on behalf of the defendant shall include language setting forth the tolling of speedy trial time, but counsel's or the defendant's failure to include such language shall not cancel the tolling effect.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Indigent counsel fee statement

Court-appointed counsel seeking compensation must itemize hours as in-court or out-of-court time on the State of Ohio Public Defender’s prescribed fee statement form and compute the time under the cited county resolution.

Court-appointed counsel representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings shall, upon making application for compensation, itemize hours spent and clearly designate which was "in court" and which was "out of court" time. The itemization shall be submitted on the fee statement form as prescribed by the State of Ohio Public Defender. The "in court" and "out of court" time shall be computed pursuant to the Resolution Setting Attorney Fees enacted by the Commissioners of Hancock County, Ohio.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Electronically filed document requiring signature

Electronically filed documents requiring an attorney’s or filing party’s signature must use a conformed “/s/ (name)” signature.

Documents filed electronically with the clerk that require an attorney's or filing party's signature shall be signed with a conformed signature of "/s/ (name)."

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Stipulation or other document requiring multiple signatures

For a stipulation or other document requiring multiple signatures, the filer must confirm all required signatories accept its content and indicate their agreement in the document.

When a stipulation or other document requires two or more signatures: (i) The filing party or attorney shall confirm that the content of the document is acceptable to all persons required to sign the document. The filer will indicate the agreement of other counsel or parties at the appropriate place in the document, usually on the signature line.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Document

Must include

certificate of service

A certificate of service must state the service method for each party and include the specified certification language.

The certificate must state the manner in which service was accomplished on each party so entitled. The certificate of service shall contain the following language: I hereby certify that I served the documents by process server, regular U.S. mail, commercial carrier, or electronic means (whichever is applicable) to the following (list of parties served).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

AI-assisted document or evidence

Must include

ai disclosure

When submitting AI-assisted documents or evidence, attorneys and parties must attach a certification disclosing the AI used and certifying final review and approval; the disclosure should also generally describe the technology and its role.

Attorneys and/or parties must disclose the use of AI-assisted technology in the creation or editing of any document or evidence submitted to the court. Such disclosure should include a general description of the AI technology used and its role in the preparation of the materials. The disclosure must be made at the time of submission through a certification attached to the document or evidence, indicating the type of AI used and certifying the attorney's final review and approval of the AI-assisted material.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Request to record court proceedings

A request to record a court proceeding must be made in writing to the individual judge and filed with the Clerk before consideration.

Requests to record any court proceedings shall be made to the individual judge in writing and filed with the Clerk before it will be considered.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit

Complete and file the Personal History and Financial Affidavit with the Complaint or Answer.

NOTICE: This Personal History and Financial Affidavit must be completed and filed with Court at the time of the filing of the Complaint or an Answer.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint or petition

For cases seeking the listed domestic-relations relief, the plaintiff or petitioner must submit specified personal-history, information, and financial forms and supporting documentation with the complaint or petition.

A. In each case in which the requested relief includes a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, allowance of spousal support, or custody and child support, the plaintiff/petitioner shall submit with the complaint/petition a statement of personal history of the parties to the action and information statements and financial forms, together with supporting documentation. See Appendix A.

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Applies to

Responsive pleading

In domestic-relations proceedings, a defendant’s or respondent’s completed forms must accompany any responsive pleading.

In domestic relations proceedings, such forms executed by defendant/respondent shall accompany any responsive pleading to the complaint.

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Applies to

Notice of submission

The submitting party must file a notice of submission with the Clerk for entry on the public docket.

The submitting party shall also file a notice of submission with the Clerk of Courts, to be docketed on the public docket.

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Applies to

Complaint or petition

In each new action for the listed matters, the plaintiff or petitioner must submit the Child Support Services application with the complaint or petition.

D. In each new action for divorce, dissolution, legal separation or for custody/child support, the plaintiff/petitioner shall also submit with the complaint/petition an “Application and Questionnaire for Child Support Services” (also known as the Job & Family Services IV-D Application).

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Applies to

Complaint or petition

The Child Support Services form must accompany the complaint or petition even when no child support is requested, and the Court may deny a motion or delay a hearing if it is missing.

The Court may deny a motion or delay a hearing if the appropriate form is not submitted with the complaint/petition. This form shall be submitted even if $0 child support is requested.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support hearing documentation

At every child-support hearing, a party seeking an order or modification must present documentation of earnings, other available income, insurance costs, and requested adjustments or credits.

E. At all hearings relating to child support, a party requesting an order or modification of support shall present documentation of earnings, other income available, insurance costs, and all requested adjustments or credits.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pleading

Pleadings involving children must identify the names and birth dates of the specified children.

A. All pleadings where children are involved shall include the names and birth dates of all children born to the wife during the marriage, born to the parties prior to marriage, and adopted by the parties during marriage.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment entry

Judgment entries establishing or modifying child-support or health-insurance obligations must identify the names and birth dates of the children covered.

B. All judgment entries establishing or modifying child support or health insurance obligations shall include the names and birth dates of all children for whom such obligations are established.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Transcript extension request

A transcript-extension request must state when the reporter was contacted and the transcript ordered, and provide payment or cost-estimate information or the reporter’s written statement that timely preparation is not possible.

Any requests to extend the period for filing the transcript must include the following information: 1. A statement by the attorney, or party if appearing pro se, that the court reporter who will be preparing the transcript has been contacted and the transcript ordered, including the date the transcript was ordered; and 2. A statement by the attorney, or party if appearing pro se, that (i) the costs or fees required by the court reporter for the preparation of the transcript have been paid and the date payment was made, or (ii) the estimated cost has been requested but not yet received and the date the estimate was requested, OR a written statement from the court reporter that the transcript cannot otherwise be prepared within the necessary thirty-day period.

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Applies to

Transcript

Transcripts must provide a verbatim record of the proceedings.

Transcripts must contain a verbatim record of the proceedings.

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Applies to

Judgment entry

Judgment entries in magistrate-handled cases must be reviewed by the magistrate before submission to the judge and include signature lines for both.

All Judgment Entries for cases being handled by the Magistrate must first be reviewed by the Magistrate before being submitted to the Judge. The submitting party or attorney shall include a signature line for the Magistrate in addition to the signature line for the Judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Motions not governed by Civil Rule 75 must include a memorandum citing applicable supporting authorities.

All motions, except those governed by Civil Rule 75, shall have attached or be accompanied by a memorandum with citations to applicable authorities in support of the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for continuance

If a continuance is sought because of a conflict with another hearing, the moving party must attach the assignment notice or order.

If the reason is a conflict with another hearing, the moving party shall attach a copy of the assignment notice or order to the motion.

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Applies to

Restraining order

Each restraining order must include the specified enforcement and incident-report language, and attorneys must ensure it is incorporated into existing orders.

B. The following language shall appear on each restraining order issued by this Court. Attorneys are responsible for seeing that this language is incorporated into all existing orders. Any incident reports received by the Court will be forwarded to the attorneys for the parties or to the parties if unrepresented by attorneys. This is a self-executing order and any law enforcement officer is ordered to enforce the same by using whatever means are necessary to maintain the peace. Any law enforcement officer observing an apparent violation of this order shall forward a copy of the complete incident report to the Judge or Magistrate assigned to the case in Common Pleas Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Dissolution petition

A dissolution petition must be accompanied by the separation agreement required by law or it is subject to dismissal.

A. Petitions for dissolution of marriage that are not accompanied by a separation agreement, as required by law, are subject to dismissal.

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Applies to

Dissolution petition

A dissolution petition must include either a Civil Rule 4(D) waiver of service or instructions to the Clerk for service of summons.

A petition for dissolution of marriage shall also contain a waiver of service pursuant to Civil Rule 4(D), or instructions to the Clerk for the service of summons.

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Applies to

Final hearing

In a dissolution with children, both parties must submit a parenting-class completion certificate or equivalent before the Final Hearing can be completed.

B. The Final Hearing on a petition for dissolution with children will not be completed until both parties have submitted a certificate of completion of a parenting class (see section 2.22) or equivalent class.

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Applies to

Conciliation motion

A motion for conciliation must identify the conciliator, generally describe the requested procedures, and guarantee their costs.

A. Any party moving for conciliation pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 3105.091, shall set forth the name of the conciliator and shall generally describe the conciliation procedures requested. In addition, the movant shall guarantee the costs of such conciliation procedure.

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Applies to

Judgment entry

A judgment entry that includes child support must attach a child support worksheet and state the reason for any deviation from the support calculation.

All judgment entries that include child support must have a child support worksheet attached and shall specifically state the reason for any deviations from the support calculation.

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Applies to

Contempt motion

A motion requesting a contempt citation must state the basis, the alleged contemnor’s conduct, and the order allegedly violated.

1. Specifically state the basis for the contempt citation, including the alleged contemnor’s conduct and the order alleged to have been violated.

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Applies to

Post decree motion

A post-decree motion must identify the part of the original order to be changed, the requested change, the reasons or basis, and pertinent Ohio Revised Code citations; failure may result in dismissal.

A. Post-decree motions shall contain a description of the part of the original order sought to be changed, the change requested, and a complete statement of the movant’s reasons and/or basis for change, as well as a citation to pertinent Ohio Revised Code Sections. Failure to supply this information may result in the motion being dismissed.

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Applies to

Motion

A motion invoking continuing jurisdiction in a domestic relations or related matter must be in writing and filed in the original action.

B. All motions to invoke the continuing jurisdiction of the Court in all domestic relations and related matters shall be made by written motion filed in the original action.

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Applies to

Judgment entry

Judgment entries must include approval signatures from the parties and/or their attorneys and the magistrate’s recommendation and approval, and must recite waiver of the magistrate’s decision when appropriate; represented-party signatures may be omitted for entries prepared from a Court decision or an on-record agreement.

A. All judgment entries in this Court in domestic relations and related matters shall include approval by signature of both parties and/or their attorneys and a recommendation and approval of such judgment entry by the magistrate. Such judgment entry shall also recite the waiver of the decision by the magistrate, when appropriate. Judgment entries prepared from a Court decision or upon an agreement placed on the record may omit the signature of represented parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Support order

Orders for child support or spousal support administered by the CSEA must state the parties’ current addresses in the caption.

All orders for child support and/or for spousal support that are to be administered by the CSEA shall include the parties’ current addresses in the caption of the case document.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment entry

Judgment entries establishing or modifying child support must include mandatory statutory notices and requirements and incorporate the Appendix C language for child support orders.

C. All judgment entries that establish or modify child support shall include all mandatory statutory notices and requirements. The language in the “Child Support Orders for Obligors and Obligees,” found at Appendix C of these Rules, shall be incorporated into all such support orders.

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Applies to

Judgment entry

Temporary child and spousal support arrearages must be preserved in the final judgment entry unless specifically waived or modified.

D. Temporary child support and spousal support arrearages shall be preserved unless they are specifically waived or modified in the final judgment entry.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment entry

A judgment entry incorporating a separation agreement or another document must have a copy of that document attached.

E. All judgment entries that include an incorporation of a separation agreement in the entry shall have attached to such judgment entry a copy of the separation agreement or other document that is incorporated.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment entry

Judgment entries must dispose of all matters in the proceedings, including costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees.

F. All judgment entries shall dispose of all matters involved in the proceedings, including costs, interest and attorneys’ fees.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order

Orders allocating parental rights and responsibilities must include the stated provisions requiring discussion of children’s welfare and encouraging respect for the other parent.

G. The following language is required in all orders pertaining to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities: 1. The residential parent will, in spite of any differences with the other parent, discuss with that parent matters pertaining to the children’s welfare, health and education, knowing full well that the general welfare of the children is of paramount importance. 2. Each of the parents shall encourage the children to respect, honor and love the other parent, and neither parent shall use the children to solve differences between themselves.

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Applies to

Certificate of attendance

Each party must file a certificate of attendance with the Clerk of Courts.

D. The parties shall each file a certificate of attendance with the Clerk of Courts.

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Applies to

Children certificate of attendance

The party who facilitated the children’s attendance must file their certificate of attendance with the Clerk of Courts.

The party that facilitated the children’s attendance shall file the children’s certificate of attendance with the Clerk of Courts.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Entry

When Appendix E or F is the court’s order, Appendix H certification that each party received a complete copy of the applicable appendix must be attached to the entry.

In each case in which Appendix E or F is the order of the Court, there shall be, attached to the entry in which the order occurs, a certification (Appendix H) that each party has been provided with a complete copy of the applicable parenting time appendix.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Judgment entry

The judgment entry must acknowledge the parties’ receipt of the applicable Appendix and/or separate Appendix H.

The judgment entry shall include language that acknowledges the parties’ receipt of the applicable Appendix and/or the separate Appendix H.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Family file notice

The public case file must include a Family File Notice for each document placed in the family file, prepared by the Clerk or Judicial Assistant, who must notify the parties of its filing.

D. The court records that form the public case file shall include a “Family File Notice” for each document that has been placed in the family file for that public case file. The Clerk of Courts or the Judicial Assistant receiving the document for placement in the family file shall prepare the Family File Notice and provide notice to the parties of the filing of the Family File Notice.

CRITICAL

Applies to

E filed family file document

A document e-filed for inclusion in the Family File must be preceded by a Notice of Submission or equivalent cover page, which the Clerk places on the public docket while directing the remaining pages to the Family File.

F. Attorneys and parties submitting a document via e-filing for inclusion in the Family File shall include a Notice of Submission or equivalent cover page preceding the document containing personal information. The Clerk of Courts shall include the Notice of Submission or other cover page on the public docket and direct the remaining pages to the Family File.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order

A court appointing a guardian ad litem must enter an appointment order.

Each court appointing a guardian ad litem under this rule shall enter an order of appointment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order

In allocation-of-parental-rights cases, the appointment order must state that the guardian ad litem represents only the child's best interest and is not also the child's attorney.

1. When the Court appoints a guardian ad litem in a case involving the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, the guardian ad litem shall be appointed only to represent the best interest of the child and shall not also be appointed as an attorney for the child;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem report

A guardian ad litem report must include the specified disclosure and confidentiality language verbatim.

4. That the guardian ad litem report shall include the following language: “The guardian ad litem has provided this report to the court, unrepresented parties, and legal counsel. Any other disclosure of the report must be approved in advance by the court in accordance with the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio. Any party receiving a copy of this report may not disclose this report or its contents without the permission of the court. Unauthorized disclosure of the report or its contents may be subject to court action, including the penalties for contempt, which include fine and/or incarceration.”

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem motion for payment

A guardian ad litem may move for payment before the case concludes and must do so when the duties conclude; the motion must itemize duties, time, costs, and expenses.

(2) At any time prior to the conclusion of a case, a guardian ad litem may submit a motion for payment. A guardian ad litem shall submit a motion for payment upon conclusion of the duties. Any motion shall itemize the duties performed, time expended, and costs and expenses incurred pursuant to Sup.R. 48.03(H)(1).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem education compliance documentation

A guardian ad litem must provide the court with education-compliance documentation that includes the date, location, contents, and credit hours for relevant education.

Provide the court documentation indicating compliance with pre-service and continuing educational requirements so the court may maintain the files required pursuant to DR Local Rule 2.277. The documentation shall include information detailing the date, location, contents, and credit hours received for any relevant education.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Monthly statement

In allocation of parental rights and responsibilities cases, a guardian ad litem must provide all parties with a monthly statement of fees and expenses.

In allocation of parental rights and responsibilities cases, a guardian ad litem shall provide a monthly statement of fees and expenses to all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem itemized statement and accounting

A guardian ad litem must file an itemized statement and accounting with the court and provide copies to responsible parties when ordered or when those responsibilities conclude.

3. A guardian ad litem shall file an itemized statement and accounting with the court and provide a copy to each party or other entity responsible for payment upon order of the court or upon the conclusion of those responsibilities.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem final report

A guardian ad litem must prepare a written final report within the specified times, including recommendations, an affirmative statement that responsibilities were met, and details of the work and information considered.

1. A guardian ad litem shall prepare a written final report, including recommendations to the court, within the times set forth in this division. The report shall affirmatively state that responsibilities have been met and shall detail the activities performed, hearings attended, persons interviewed, documents reviewed, experts consulted, and all other relevant information considered by the guardian ad litem in reaching the recommendations and in accomplishing the duties required by statute, by court rule, and in the order of appointment from the court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem report

All guardian ad litem reports must include the specified warning about disclosure and potential penalties.

All reports shall include the following warning: “The guardian ad litem has provided this report to the court, unrepresented parties, and legal counsel. Any other disclosure of the report must be approved in advance by the court in accordance with the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio. Any party receiving a copy of this report may not disclose this report or its contents without the permission of the court. Unauthorized disclosure of the report or its contents may be subject to court action, including the penalties for contempt, which include fine and/or incarceration.”

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem report

A written guardian ad litem report submitted through e-filing must be preceded by a Notice of Submission or equivalent cover page.

Written reports of the guardian ad litem submitted via e-filing shall include a Notice of Submission or equivalent cover page preceding the report.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request to record broadcast or transmit court proceedings

A request to record, broadcast, or transmit court proceedings must be made in writing to the individual judge and filed with the Clerk before consideration.

Requests to record, broadcast or transmit any court proceedings shall be made to the individual judge in writing and filed with the Clerk before it will be considered.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

The Clerk may reject a motion filing that is not accompanied by a proposed order.

The Clerk may reject the filing of any motion that is not accompanied by a proposed Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

Every motion must be accompanied by a proposed order.

B. All motions shall be accompanied by a proposed Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

The moving party must provide enough stamped, addressed envelopes with the proposed order for service on all other counsel or parties if the Court approves it.

The moving party must provide a sufficient number of stamped and addressed envelopes with the proposed Order to insure that, if approved by the Court, the Order will be served upon all other counsel or parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion and proposed entry

To seek appointment of a special process server for personal service, a party or counsel must submit a motion and proposed entry stating the server’s name, that the server is at least 18, and that the server is not a party.

If a party desires personal service to be made by a special process server pursuant to Civil Rule 4.1, the party or counsel must submit a motion and a proposed entry appointing a special process server. The following must be stated in the motion and entry: 1. The name of the person to be appointed as process server; 2. That the person to be appointed as process server is eighteen (18) years of age or older; and, 3. That the person to be appointed as process server is not a party to the action.

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Application

A person may apply to be designated as a “Standing Special Process Server” for cases filed in the Court by filing an application supported by an affidavit that provides the applicant’s name, address, and telephone number.

A person may apply to be designated as a “Standing Special Process Server” for cases filed in the Court by filing an application supported by affidavit setting forth the following information: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Standing special process server entry

An applicant seeking standing special process-server designation must submit a proposed entry with the specified caption and language.

1. The applicant requesting designation as a standing special process server shall also submit a proposed entry captioned “In re The Appointment of (name of applicant) as Standing Special Process Server” and stating “applicant has complied with the provisions of Local Rule 1.38; (name of applicant) is hereby designated as a Standing Special Process Server authorized to make service of process in all cases filed in the Court, to serve until further order of the Court.”

CRITICAL

Applies to

Electronically filed document

Electronically filed documents requiring an attorney’s or filing party’s signature must use a conformed “/s/ (name)” signature.

Documents filed electronically with the clerk that require an attorney's or filing party's signature shall be signed with a conformed signature of "/s/ (name)."

CRITICAL

Applies to

Document requiring multiple signatures

For a document requiring multiple signatures, the filer must confirm that all required signatories accept its contents and indicate the other counsel’s or parties’ agreement in the document.

The filing party or attorney shall confirm that the content of the document is acceptable to all persons required to sign the document. The filer will indicate the agreement of other counsel or parties at the appropriate place in the document, usually on the signature line.

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Electronically filed document

Must include

certificate of service

An electronically filed document must include a certificate of service stating how each entitled party was served and containing the specified certification language.

A certificate of service on all parties entitled to service is ===== PAGE 12 ===== still required when a party files a document electronically. The certificate must state the manner in which service was accomplished on each party so entitled. The certificate of service shall contain the following language: I hereby certify that I served the documents by process server, regular U.S. mail, commercial carrier, or electronic means (whichever is applicable) to the following (list of parties served).

WARNING

Applies to

Fee application

The fee-application rule does not apply to requests under $250 or to compensation fixed by journal entry approved by counsel or the parties.

2. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to applications for compensation where the amount requested is less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), nor shall the rule be applicable to actions where the fees of compensation are fixed by journal entries that are approved by counsel and/or the parties to the action.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

The Clerk may reject a motion filing that does not include a proposed order.

The Clerk may reject the filing of any motion that is not accompanied by a proposed Order.

WARNING

Applies to

Recording request

A party requesting a recording must submit a written request to a Judicial Assistant containing the requester’s name and address, the case name, and the hearing date.

The requesting party shall submit a written request for the recording to a Judicial Assistant, including the requesting party’s name and address, the associated case name, and the date of hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Financial affidavit

The affidavit must include an itemized list of disputed property stating each item's description, current location, and whether it was owned before the marriage.

Attach an itemized list of all property that is or may be in dispute and for each state the following: description, current location, and whether it was owned prior to the marriage.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Financial affidavit

Attach additional forms as necessary for the debts and liabilities section.

(attach extra forms as necessary)

WARNING

Applies to

Appropriate documentation

The Court may deny a motion or delay a hearing when appropriate documentation has not been filed and served.

The court may deny a motion or delay hearing if appropriate documentation is not filed and served.

WARNING

Applies to

Dr forms

DR forms must include child and spousal support received by the family unit and identify the payment sources.

2. Include child and spousal support payments received in the family unit, and identify the source of the payments.

WARNING

Applies to

Dr forms

Counsel and parties must expect information in DR forms to be verified in contested matters.

4. Counsel and parties must anticipate that all matters set forth in the DR forms will be subject to verification in contested matters.

WARNING

Applies to

Judgment entry

Attorneys must prepare a judgment entry consistent with the magistrate’s decision or the court’s order on objections, although the court may prepare it in its discretion.

Attorneys are required to prepare a Judgment Entry in accordance with the Magistrate’s Decision or upon the Court’s Order on objections. In the Court’s discretion, it may prepare the appropriate Judgment Entry.

WARNING

Applies to

Hearing

The Court does not require a CSEA representative to attend; parties who wish to question one are responsible for making the representative available.

A CSEA representative is not required by the Court to appear at the hearing. It is the parties’ responsibility to have a CSEA representative available for hearing if they desire to inquire of that representative at hearing.

WARNING

Applies to

Entry

Appendices E and F should not be attached to an entry without prior court approval.

Appendices E and F should not be attached to an entry, without prior approval of the Court.

WARNING

Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order

The appointment order must state that, unless a court rule provides otherwise, the appointment remains effective until discharged by court order.

2. That unless otherwise specified by court rule, the appointment shall remain in effect until discharged by order of the court;

WARNING

Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order

The court may limit a guardian ad litem appointment to specific issues, but the appointment order must identify those issues and state that inapplicable Sup. R. 48.03(D) duties are relieved.

The Court may appoint a guardian ad litem to address a specific issue or issues. The Court shall include in the order of appointment the specific issue(s) to be addressed and a statement that the guardian ad litem is relieved of the duties set forth in Sup. R 48.03(D) that are not applicable to the specific issue(s).

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

Motions with proposed orders must be submitted to the Clerk, who delivers the proposed order to the Court after the motion is filed.

All motions filed with proposed Orders shall be submitted to the Clerk of Courts. Upon filing of the motion, the proposed Order will be delivered by the Clerk to the Court for its consideration.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders should include a certificate of service in the form specified by the rule.

Proposed orders should include a certificate of service as set forth in section (L)(2)(b) of this rule.

INFO

Applies to

Court approved questionnaire

Unless a party objects, the judgment-debtor’s employer may answer and submit a court-approved questionnaire instead of having a witness appear personally.

In connection with proceedings in aid of execution of a judgment pursuant to Chapter 2333 of the Ohio Revised Code, unless a party objects, the judgment-debtor’s employer may answer and submit a court-approved questionnaire in lieu of the personal appearance of a witness.

INFO

The transcript-request rule applies to civil, criminal, and domestic relations proceedings in the Hancock County Common Pleas Court.

A. This Rule applies to civil, criminal, and domestic relations proceedings in the Hancock County Common Pleas Court.

INFO

Applies to

Order decree judgment or other document

Orders and other documents signed by a judge or judicial officer using a digitized signature have the same force and effect as conventionally signed and docketed paper documents.

All orders, decrees, judgments, and other documents signed in this manner shall have the same force and effect as if the judge or judicial hearing officer had affixed his or her signature to a paper copy of the order and it had been entered on the docket in a conventional manner.

INFOCriminal cases

Applies to

Orders judgment entries or other filings

Judges and judicial staff are advised to remove metadata from orders, judgment entries, or other filings when the judge considers removal advisable.

Judges and judicial staff should remove metadata from any orders, judgment entries, or other filings where the judge deems it advisable to remove all prior versions of or any other information about that document.

INFOCriminal cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders are advised to include a certificate of service under section (L)(2)(b).

Proposed orders should include a certificate of service as set forth in section (L)(2)(b) of this rule.

INFOCriminal cases

Applies to

Personal data identifiers

Personal data identifiers are advised to be filed under separate cover in accordance with section 2.05.

Personal data identifiers should be filed under separate cover in accordance with section 2.05 of these rules.

INFO

Applies to

Dr forms

Qualifying Supreme Court of Ohio Uniform Domestic Relations Forms may be used instead of Appendix A.

G. Uniform Domestic Relations Forms published by the Supreme Court of Ohio and that include income, expenses, property, and health insurance information are accepted in lieu of Appendix A.

INFO

Applies to

Objections

A party that timely filed initial objections may seek leave to supplement them if additional objections become apparent after the transcript is prepared and filed.

If additional objections become apparent after the transcript is prepared and filed with the court, and that party has timely filed his/her initial objections, the objecting party may seek leave of court to supplement previously filed objections.

INFO

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluations

A motion for psychological evaluations should recommend who will perform the evaluation.

The Motion for psychological evaluations should include a recommendation as to who will perform the evaluation.

INFO

Applies to

Electronic document signed by judge or judicial officer

A judge or judicial officer may sign an electronic document using a digitized image of the signature.

Electronic documents may be signed by a judge or judicial officer via a digitized image of his or her signature.

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Publication notice ?

The notice form shall comply with the requirements of ORCP 4.4.

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The motion for leave to withdraw shall state the basis for withdrawal and the steps taken by that attorney to avoid prejudice to the client, notice given to the client, and delivery of records.

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Applies to

Proposed judgment entry

Must include

certificate of service

A certificate of service shall be attached to all proposed judgment entries submitted to the Court stating that upon receipt of a file-stamped copy of the same, counsel submitting the proposed judgment entry will send a copy to all counsel and/or parties of record.

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Applies to

Judgment entry

Upon receipt of said request by the Clerk of Courts, a judgment entry prepared by counsel shall be submitted to the assigned judge for approval of the request.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit ?

You have a duty to ascertain answers to all questions and to update this information as required by Local Rule or Court Order.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit ?

If there is no way for the requested information to be obtained and provided, insert “unknown” in the blank.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit ?

If you do not have any property or debt in a listed category, put "None" in the blank.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit ?

DO NOT LEAVE BLANKS AFTER ANY QUESTION, AND PLEASE INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPOUSE, TO THE EXTENT KNOWN.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit ?

I, _____________________________________ (Printed Name of Affiant), being first duly sworn, do swear and affirm that I am the Plaintiff/Petitioner/Defendant in this matter and that all of the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have or will provide supporting documentation of the information included in this Affidavit.

Summary: The affiant must swear and affirm that the affidavit is accurate to the best of their knowledge and that supporting documentation has been or will be provided.

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Pretrial memorandum ?

The memorandum shall outline the issues before the Court, the party’s position on the issues, and the bases for those positions.

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Contempt motion ?

2. Contain notice of hearing, which after filing shall be submitted to the Judicial Assistant for scheduling.

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Applies to

Contempt motion ?

3. Include the following language: FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF ARREST AND IN THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUPPORT BY WITHHOLDING AN AMOUNT FROM YOUR PERSONAL EARNINGS OR BY WITHHOLDING OR DEDUCTION AN AMOUNT FROM SOME OTHER ASSET YOU MAY OWN. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL AND IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE INDIGENT YOU MAY APPLY FOR COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS SUMMONS. THE COURT MAY REFUSE TO GRANT A CONTINUANCE AT THE TIME OF THE HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF YOUR OBTAINING COUNSEL, IF YOU FAIL TO MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO RETAIN COUNSEL PRIOR TO THE HEARING. IF YOU ARE FOUND GUILTY OF CONTEMPT, THE COURT MAY IMPOSE A FINE, A DEFINITE TERM OF IMPRISIONMENT OF NOT MORE THAN 180 DAYS IN JAIL, OR BOTH, AND THE ASSESSMENT OF COURT COSTS.

Summary: A motion requesting a contempt citation must include the prescribed notice language verbatim.

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Applies to

Motion

The motions shall be accompanied by instructions to the Clerk for service of notice on all parties as set forth in Civil Rule 4 through 4.6, inclusive.

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Applies to

Support order ?

All such orders must state the child support in a monthly amount, regardless of the frequency of the payments to be made.

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Certification

The certification shall be signed by counsel for the party, if any, and by the party acknowledging receipt of the Appendix.

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Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order ?

3. That the guardian ad litem shall be given notice of all hearings and proceedings and be provided a copy of all pleadings, motions, notices, and other documents filed in the case;

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Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order ?

5. The terms and amount of any installment payments and deposits in allocation of parental rights and responsibilities cases.

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Attorneys and/or parties must disclose the use of AI-assisted technology in the creation or editing of any document or evidence submitted to the court. Such disclosure should include a general description of the AI technology used and its role in the preparation of the materials. The disclosure must be made at the time of submission through a certification attached to the document or evidence, indicating the type of AI used and certifying the attorney's final review and approval of the AI-assisted material.

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Applies to

Document requiring multiple signatures ?

The filing party or attorney then shall file the document electronically, indicating the signatories, e.g., /s/ Jane Doe, /s/ John Smith, etc.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Personal history and financial affidavit ?

DO NOT ATTACH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO THIS AFFIDAVIT, BUT YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE THEM LATER.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Financial affidavit ?

(Indicate the party obligated to pay the debt using the debtor’s initials, J - jointly obligated)

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Applies to

Financial affidavit ?

Please include ALL monthly payments, even if you listed the payment in another section in this form.

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Applies to

Dr forms ?

1. Weekly figures shall be converted to monthly amounts by multiplying by 52 and dividing the result by 12. Payroll deductions shall be computed the same way and separately noted.

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Applies to

Dr forms ?

3. Adjust seasonal expenses to monthly items.

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Applies to

Electronically filed document

The digitized image of a signature or a conformed signature on an electronically filed document is deemed to constitute a signature on the document for the purposes of signature requirements imposed by the Rules of Superintendence, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, and/or any other law, rule of court, or local rule of practice or procedure.

Summary: A digitized or conformed signature on an electronically filed document counts as a signature for applicable signature requirements.

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Applies to

Electronic document

Electronic documents may be signed by a judge or judicial officer via a digitized image of his or her signature.