Harrison County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
- Substitution of counsel does not require the court to allow a continuance.
- A party may receive leave to move or plead, but the total extension may not exceed 21 days.
- A request for an extension beyond 21 days requires a written motion and affidavit stating facts showing practical impossibility and good cause, even if counsel consents.
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Request must include
- Continuance requests must be made at least ten days before trial or hearing, except in emergencies or for sufficient cause such as illness.
- A request to continue an arbitration hearing must be filed and served at least 14 days before the hearing, except in an extreme emergency or when all parties and the arbitration-board Chairman agree, including on the new date.
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Counsel demanding discovery must file a certificate of no more than one page containing the specified case, discovery, responding-party, counsel, and mailing-date information.
- Certificate
- Up to 1 page
Court's wording
Counsel demanding discovery shall file with the Clerk of Courts a one page certificate bearing the case caption, the type of discovery requested, the name of the party required to respond, the name and address of the counsel to whom the demand for discovery was directed and the date of mailing.
Document Format Requirements5 rules
Pleadings, motions and applications shall be legibly typewritten or printed on letter size paper (approximately 8 1/2" x 11").
- Paper size
- Letter
- Pleading
- Motion
- Application
Counsel must instruct the notary to mark objection points on the videotape using a connected digital counter or other clock device.
Court's wording
When testimony is recorded on videotape pursuant to Civil Rule 40, Sup. R. 10 and 15, it will be the responsibility of counsel to instruct the notary Public before whom the testimony is taken to note by the use of a digital counter or other clock device connected with the tape the point on the videotape where objections are made.
The final Certificate for Legal Services must use a prescribed form supplied by the Clerk of Courts.
Court's wording
The attorney's final Certificate for Legal Services shall be submitted to the Court for review and approval, only on prescribed forms supplied by the Clerk of Courts, within thirty (30) days of the termination of such services.
17.01 No Pleading or Motion shall be amended by interlineations or obliteration except upon leave of the Court.
Name of the counsel and of the trial judge shall be typed or printed upon the entry.
Document Filing Requirements84 rules
Covered initial and post-decree domestic-relations pleadings must use the prescribed coding, and counsel and self-represented parties must report it correctly.
Court's wording
Each initial pleading of all new civil and domestic relations cases and all post decree domestic relations matters filed in this Court on or after August 1, 1991 shall be coded in conformity with Supreme Court Statistical Reporting Forms A and B. Counsel shall report the correct coding. (Persons representing themselves are likewise obligated.)
In the caption of a Post Judgment Motion there shall be typed the name and address of each party.
- Document
- Post-judgment motion
- Placement
- Caption
Each pleading, notion or application shall bear the name, office address and telephone number of the Attorney or Law Firm, if any; otherwise, the name of the party filing and the type of action, such as "Complaint for Money Judgment", etc.
A complaint’s caption must identify the court, county, state, and each party and provide space for the case number and a three-inch clerk endorsement area.
- Document
- Complaint
- Placement
- Caption
Court's wording
The caption at the top thereof, in addition to stating the name of the Court, County and State, shall state the name and address, if known, of each party in the case of complaints, with space for the number and blank space of at least three inches at the top of the first page for endorsement thereon by Clerk.
Pleadings filed subsequent to the complaint, including motions and applications shall state the number of the case pursuant to L.R. 9, the name of the first party-plaintiff and first party-defendant on each side.
- Document
- Subsequent pleading motion or application
Must include
- •Case number
When Counsel's client consents to counsel's withdrawal, counsel shall file with the Court a written Motion to Withdraw, together with an entry and appearance of substitute counsel.
In the event that counsel is unable to locate his client, he shall submit with his Motion a statement as to his efforts to communicate with his client.
Counsel for a party desiring service by publication shall submit to the Clerk of Courts the proposed legal notice for such publication.
A copy of said notice shall be attached to the Motion.
A copy of the Entry permitting withdrawal shall be filed and docketed by the Clerk, with a copy provided to the Assignment Commissioner and all other counsel of record or parties unrepresented by Counsel.
Documents not expressly mentioned in rule 56 (c) shall be attached to an affidavit and filed.
To avoid exclusion by the Court, the documents must be properly filed with the Clerk of Courts. No document unfiled with the Clerk of Courts shall be considered.
All motions or default judgment shall be accomplished by a proposed judgment entry.
- Document
- Motion for default judgment
Must include
- •Proposed order
The moving party shall file all appropriate supporting documents with the motion, including a brief memorandum supporting the Motion and citing cases and authorities relied upon.
A Rule 60(B) motion for relief from judgment must establish evidentiary-quality operative facts showing a meritorious claim or defense, a specified ground for relief, and filing within a reasonable time.
Court's wording
No motion for relief from judgment pursuant to Civil Rule 60 (B) shall be granted by the Court by operative facts of evidentiary quality that (A) the movant has a meritorious defense or claim to present if relief is granted; (B) the movant is entitled to relief under one of the grounds stated in Civil Rule 60 (B) (1) through (5); and (C) the motion is made within a reasonable time.
At the Court's discretion, counsel shall file within five (5) days of a Pre-Trial a "Pre-Trial Statement" containing the following required data: (1) The counsel who will be trial counsel and who is fully authorized to act and negotiate on behalf of the party. (2) A statement of the issues involved and a statement in writing of all questions of law which it is expected will be involved in the case. (3) All exhibits which are expected to be offered in evidence at the trial; an itemization of all special damages claimed; the names of all witnesses, both expert and non-expert, expected to be called at the trial; whether or not a jury trial if previously demanded, will not be waived, and if not, the number of jurors demanded, and whether the case is one where the issue of liability should be tried separately with a subsequent trial on the issue of damages if liability be found.
If a final pre-trial conference is held, the pre-trial statement must summarize the facts, issues, law and authorities, evidence, damages, witnesses, estimated trial time, and counsel's prior conference.
Court's wording
In the event a final pre-trial conference is held, pre-trial statements shall be prepared by counsel for all parties, or by the party if unrepresented, and shall be filed with the court and served upon opposing counsel not less than 3 business days prior to the date of the final pre-trial conference. The pre-trial statement a. A concise summary of the essential facts. b. A brief statement of the issue involved. c. A brief statement of the applicable law and the authorities upon which counsel relies. d. A list of demonstrative evidence or exhibits which will be offered on date of trial. e. An itemized statement of damages by persons claiming such damages. f. Names and addresses of prospective lay and expert witnesses. g. Estimate of trial time. h. A brief statement that counsel conferred prior to the final pre-trial
A party desiring to be excused from attendance or preparation of a court's notice of final pre-trial conference, shall request such consideration by written motion.
For jury trials, counsel must file a draft of the specified jury materials and jury-view information before the pretrial date.
Court's wording
23.07 If the matter is to be tried to a jury, counsel shall also file with the court and serve upon all parties at least 3 business days before the date of pre-trial a draft of substantive jury instructions, interrogatories (if any), verdicts, and an indication as to whether a jury view will be requested and, if so, details as to the site and parameters of the view.
Trial briefs must include the case statement, applicable legal memoranda, trial-procedure issues, factual issues, witnesses and exhibits, specified jury or bench-trial requests, and copies of cited authorities.
Court's wording
Trial Briefs shall contain: 1. A short statement of the case. 2. A memorandum of the law upon which Plaintiff relies for relief requested in the complaint. Memorandum of Defendant on law which Defendant relies to deny relief requested by Plaintiff. 3. Memorandum of the law involved with unusual trial procedure that may be contemplated including introduction of evidence, motions, or any special request to be made to the Court for both Plaintiff and Defendant. 4. Issues of fact to be determined. Both plaintiff and defendant must comply. 5. Names of witnesses and/or exhibits to be presented to prove each issue for both Plaintiff and Defendant. 6. Advice to the court as to whether or not, (1) special finding of the jury will be request; (2) interrogatories will be submitted to the jury. 7. Xerox copy of any major cases or authorities cited and Xerox copy of any unreported cases upon which the party relies. 8. In case it is a trial to the Court, the trial brief will contain information as to whether or not the party will desire the Court to make a special finding of fact and conclusion of law.
The attorney who represents the judgment creditor shall include in the petition a statement setting forth to the best of his knowledge the last known address of the defendant or defendants.
Immediately upon the entering of any judgment the attorney who represents the judgment creditor shall furnish a copy of the judgment entry to the Clerk of this Court.
A cognovit judgment petition must include or be accompanied by an affidavit stating either that the note’s maker resides in Harrison County or that a maker signed the warrant of attorney there.
Court's wording
When a petition is presented to the Court for the rendering of a cognovit judgment, it shall contain, or be accompanied by, an affidavit to the effect: (1) that the maker of the cognovit note resides in Harrison County, or (2) That the maker, or any one of several makers, of the cognovit note signed the warrant of attorney in Harrison County.
Interrogatories directed to any party and the answer thereto shall not be filed in any case unless in conjunction with a motion seeking affirmative relief, and then, only the pertinent parts thereof are to be filed.
Counsel demanding discovery shall file with the Clerk of Courts a one page certificate bearing the case caption, the type of discovery requested, the name of the party required to respond, the name and address of the counsel to whom the demand for discovery was directed and the date of mailing.
A. Counsel desiring an ex-parte order pursuant to Civil Rule 75 (H) or (M) must arrange a personal conterence with the Judge and present the complete file together with a proposed entry or entries.
B. Ex-parte restraining orders will not be considered unless there is presented an Affidavit of a party sworn to absolutely, containing information and respond to inquiry pertinent to the relief sought.
A custody or support Journal Entry must include the specified custody findings, support duties and amount, payment arrangements, poundage, and first payment date.
Court's wording
A. The Court will not approve a Journal Entry relative to custody or support that fails to specify that the Court inquired of the parties and found it to be in the best interest of the child(ren) that custody be placed with the party to whom custody is awarded and that the person awarded custody is a proper person to be the custodian. The Entry must include a finding that each party had a duty to support their child(ren), the custodial parent to provide support in-kind and the non-custodial parent to pay support to the custodial parent. The Entry shall state the monthly support obligation, and shall specify how that monthly amount is to be paid in increments, plus poundage, through the office of the Harrison County Child Support Enforcement Agency which is authorized to deduct poundage; the first payment date shall be specifically stated in the Entry.
The Clerk of courts shall refuse to receive for filing any pleading which fails to comply with paragraphs 29.03 and 29.04.
Visitation rights shall be spelled out as to date and hour or shall provide for reasonable visitation at reasonable intervals and hours. Reasonable visitation shall include, as a minimum, the standard visitations set forth by this Court. A copy is attached.
Additionally, in all cases where a support order is to be issued or modified, the Obligee shall sign and file with the Obligee's first pleading, an application for
C. Requests for allowance of alimony, child support and custody must either be included in the Complaint or a Motion accompanied by satisfactory proof by Affidavit.
Said affidavit will also be filed with the Answer and served with the Answer unless the person filing the Answer has no dispute with the Affidavit filed by the other party.
In the event the Complaint or Petition discloses minor children, there shall be filed therewith the Affidavit required by R.C. 3109.27 together with a completed child support worksheet.
The specified dissolution, divorce, support, annulment, and modification filings must include the Court-prescribed affidavit when filed.
Court's wording
At the time of filing a Petition for Dissolution; a complaint or Counterclaim for Divorce, Alimony, Separate Maintenance or Annulment, or a Motion to Modify Child support or a Motion to Modify Alimony, there shall be filed an affidavit in form and manner as prescribed by this Court (attached hereto as Exhibit "A").
B. In any entry relative to support, in which there are minor children, the Entry shall include a provision designating who is to provide hospitalization insurance for the minor children.
Every support or alimony Entry must include the listed identifying, agency, and employer information.
Court's wording
C. Any Entry relative to support or alimony shall include the following required information: (1) Name; (2) Address; (3) Social Security Number or any other identification number of each person responsible for support payments; (4) That the support order is being administered by a Harrison County Child Support Enforcement Agency; (5) The name and address of each obligor's employer.
3. The modification requested, with particularity;
Additionally, each such entry shall specifically state that any Employer, Workers Compensation Agency or Unemployment Compensation Agency may be ordered to withhold Child Support payment or alimony payments from any payments coming due to any child support obligor or alimony obligor.
Requests for temporary restraining orders ordering the spouse to move from the established home of the parties, without notice to the opposing party will be granted only in extreme circumstances upon a separate affidavit of the moving party detailing the reasons for the restraining order, and are to be requested only when counsel can assure the Court that the circumstances warrant the same.
2. The reasons for requesting modification;
A. All motions requesting modification of a prior order and/or a Show Cause for violation of a prior order shall be accompanied by an Affidavit of Support/Alimony.
Whenever the address of a party changes from the address listed on the petition or complaint, the party shall file a change of address notice with the Clerk, listing the new address.
1. The exact language of the prior order sought to be modified and a date filed;
In all uncontested cases, the parties shall provide necessary information to the Child Support Enforcement Agency, so that the calculation may be made and signed by the parties before the hearing date.
When the entry is approved by counsel, it shall be so endorsed and presented to the court for approval and if signed by him shall them be filed with the Clerk.
Counsel shall promptly submit an entry of dismissal to the judge following settlement of any case.
However, all post judgment Motions will be assigned for hearing unless the parties agree upon the relief sought and in which case an agreed judgment entry is to be prepared and signed by counsel for the parties or by a party who is not represented by counsel.
4. The names and addresses of all parties; 5. The names, addresses and ages of all the children; and 6. Such other information as required by R.C. 3109.27.
Each Motion to Show Cause must include the prior order and filing date, alleged violation facts, specific requested relief, party information, and pertinent child information.
Court's wording
C. Each Motion to Show Cause shall contain the following: 1. The exact language of the prior order sought to be enforced and the date filed; 2. The facts alleged to be a violation of that order; 3. The relief requested, with particularity; 4. The names and addresses of all parties; and 5. If pertinent, the names, addresses and ages of all the children.
The request must state its reason and, for a conflict with another court, identify the judge, case, case number, conflict date and time, and scheduled trial date.
Court's wording
The reason for the request shall be noted. If the continuance is requested on the cause of a conflict with another Court, the Motion shall include the name of the Judge, name of the case, case number, the date and time of conflict and when the case was scheduled for trial.
The Entry shall include language as follows: this matter has been continued to (day) • (date), at (time). The new date shall be obtained from the Assignment Commissioner.
Requests for continuance shall be submitted in writing by Motion and proposed journal entry which shall state:
The Clerk of Courts will not accept for filing any judgment entry unless it is accompanied by a copy thereof.
A second continuance request by the same counsel of the same matter shall bear the signature of the client, as well as counsel's signature.
Within seven (7) days thereafter, opposing counsel or a party unrepresented by counsel shall submit any objections or counterproposals to the Court in writing.
Each party shall rate the potential chairman in order of priority.
The names of the two panel members and two alternates must be submitted to the Judge within four months after the action is filed.
Court's wording
The name of the two (2) members of the panel to be appointed by the plaintiff and defendant, respectively, plus two (2) alternates shall be submitted to the Judge within four (4) months from the date the action was filed.
Prior to the submitting names of the two (2) on the panel to be appointed by the plaintiff and defendant, counsel are to contact their Arbitrators, and inform them of Section 38.20 Compensation of Arbitrators, and submit to the Court their names, addresses and telephone numbers. All submitted names are to be filed with the Clerk of courts.
If there is more than one (1) plaintiff with separate counsel, counsel are to submit one (1) Arbitrator for the plaintiff, and one (1) Arbitrator for the defendant.
In the event that all three members do not agree on the finding and award, the dissenting member shall submit a written dissenting opinion to be filed with the majority report.
Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Chairman of the panel shall file a written report and award with the court and Clerk of Courts
The Chairman must submit a statement of actual hearing-service time for filing with the Clerk unless a written compensation waiver has been filed.
Court's wording
Immediately following an arbitration hearing the Chairman shall submit statement setting forth actual time of services in hearing to be filed with the Clerk of Courts, unless a waiver in writing for compensation has been filed with the Clerk of Courts.
When a case is settled after a Chairman and two Arbitrators are appointed, and prior to any Arbitration Hearing, a joint motion by all counsel is to be filed stating the case is settled and to be dismissed, setting forth instructions to the Chairman and Arbitrators to submit a statement for compensation for services rendered, if any, to be filed with the Clerk of this Court, within two (2) weeks of the filing of the motion, with proof of service to all counsel, chairman and arbitrators, unless a waiver in writing for compensation has been filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If counsel does not obtain service within a further 15 days, the Court must dismiss the action for lack of prosecution in civil cases, subject to refiling.
If within another 15 days, Plaintiff's or Movant's legal counsel has not been able to obtain service, this Court shall dismiss the filed action for lack of prosecution (civil cases only), subject to refiling.
Page 6 | 8.01
At the Court's discretion, counsel shall file within five (5) days of a Pre-Trial a "Pre-Trial Statement" containing the following required data:
At the Court's discretion, counsel shall file within five (5) days of a Pre-Trial a "Pre-Trial Statement" containing the following required data:
Page 18 | RULE 23 — PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE
If a final pre-trial conference is held, the parties' pre-trial statements must be filed with the court at least three business days before the conference.
In the event a final pre-trial conference is held, pre-trial statements shall be prepared by counsel for all parties, or by the party if unrepresented, and shall be filed with the court and served upon opposing counsel not less than 3 business days prior to the date of the final pre-trial conference.
Page 18 | RULE 23 — PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE
Counsel must file the specified jury-trial materials at least three business days before the pretrial date.
23.07 If the matter is to be tried to a jury, counsel shall also file with the court and serve upon all parties at least 3 business days before the date of pre-trial a draft of substantive jury instructions, interrogatories (if any), verdicts, and an indication as to whether a jury view will be requested and, if so, details as to the site and parameters of the view.
Page 19 | 23.07
Each attorney representing a party must file a trial brief at least seven days before trial.
When a case has been given a firm trial date, each attorney representing a party thereto shall file with the Court, for the Court's personal use, a trial brief, no less than seven (7) days before the trial, with contents as required below:
Page 20 | 25.01
Unless the trial judge directs otherwise, prevailing-party counsel must prepare the judgment entry within ten days, and adverse counsel must approve or reject it within five days of receipt.
Unless the trial judge otherwise directs, counsel for the party in whose favor an order, decree, or judgment is rendered, shall within ten (10) days thereafter prepare the proper judgment entry, and submit it to the counsel for the adverse party, who shall approve or reject the same within five (5) days after the receipt thereof.
Page 25 | 30.01
Counsel must submit a dismissal order within ten days after notifying the Court of settlement; if they fail to do so, the judge may dismiss the case for want of prosecution.
Counsel shall submit an order of dismissal for a case not later than ten (10) days after notice to the Court of settlement. If counsel fail to present such an entry to the judge within ten (10) days after representation to the Court that a case has been settled, the judge may order the case dismissed as for want of prosecution.
Page 25 | 30.03
Opposing counsel or an unrepresented party must submit any objections or counterproposals to the Court in writing within seven days thereafter.
Within seven (7) days thereafter, opposing counsel or a party unrepresented by counsel shall submit any objections or counterproposals to the Court in writing.
Page 26 | 31.01
Unless a specific rule, statute, or court order provides otherwise, an appellant in an administrative appeal must serve and file a supporting brief within thirty days after the stated date.
Except as otherwise provided by specific rule, statute or court order, in all cases originating in administrative bodies and appealed to this court, the appellant shall serve and file a brief in support of his appeal within thirty (30) days after the date
Page 26 | 33.01
The appellee must serve and file its brief within 14 days after service of the appellant’s brief.
The appellee's brief shall be served and filed within fourteen (14) days after service of the brief of the appellant.
Page 27 | Rule 33
Failure to timely file the listed appeal documents may result in dismissal for want of prosecution or another disposition at the judge’s discretion.
Failure of an Appellant to file his bill of exceptions, assignments of error, brief or demand for a transcript of the record within the time required shall be cause for dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution or other disposition of the case at the discretion of the Judge and consistent with Civil Rule 41 (B) (1).
Page 27 | 33.05
When an agency demand or request is a prerequisite to preparing the record transcript, the appellant must file it with the agency when filing the notice of appeal, unless law or a Supreme Court rule provides otherwise.
In all cases in which demand or request to the agency by the Appellant is pre- requisite to the preparation of filing of the transcript of the record by the agency such demand or request shall be filed by the Appellant with the agency at the time of filing the notice of appeal, unless otherwise provided by law, or Rule of Supreme Court.
Page 27 | 33.02
A continuance request must be filed at least 14 days before the arbitration hearing, subject to the stated emergency and agreement exceptions.
When the case has been scheduled for arbitration, a request for continuance of an arbitration hearing date shall be filed and served at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date, except in extreme emergencies or unless agreed to by all parties as well as the Chairman of the board of Arbitrators, including the agreed date to which the hearing is continued.
Page 27 | 34.06
The panel-member and alternate names must be submitted within four months from the date the action was filed.
The name of the two (2) members of the panel to be appointed by the plaintiff and defendant, respectively, plus two (2) alternates shall be submitted to the Judge within four (4) months from the date the action was filed.
Page 28 | 34.05(1)
An objection to an arbitrator must be made by motion filed within 7 days after the notice of assignment is filed.
Objections to an Arbitrator shall be by motion filed within seven (7)days of the filing of the notice of assignment and shall be heard by the Court.
Page 28 | 34.05(4)
Chairman nominations must be filed and a copy forwarded to the Court within 10 days prior to the pretrial conference.
These nominations must be filed and a copy forwarded to the Court within ten (10) days prior to the pre-trial conference.
Page 28 | 34.04
The arbitrators must file their findings and award, if any, within 21 days after the hearing, and the Court must send copies to all parties or their counsel that same day.
Deliberations of the Arbitrators shall commence immediately after conclusion of the hearing and the Arbitrators shall reach a decision and file their findings and award, if any, within twenty-one (21) days with the Court, which on the same day shall mail or otherwise forward copies thereof to all parties to the arbitration or their counsel, seal the original in an envelope and file it with the Clerk of Courts.
Page 30 | 34.17 Decisions
An additional deposit for arbitrator costs when arbitration lasts more than one day must be made no later than five days after arbitration is completed.
In cases which require additional deposits for payment of Arbitrators due to the arbitration lasting more than one day, the deposit to cover the additional costs shall be made not later than five (5) days after the completion of the arbitration.
Page 31 | 34.22
The panel Chairman must file the written report and award with the court and Clerk of Courts within 30 days after the hearing.
Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Chairman of the panel shall file a written report and award with the court and Clerk of Courts
Page 31 | 34.19 Report and Award
If a party timely rejects the arbitration award, the pleadings must be amended and filed with the Clerk within 15 days after the rejection.
If the award of the Arbitrators is timely rejected by any party, the pleadings shall be amended and filed with the Clerk of Courts within fifteen (15) days following said rejection pursuant to Section 2711.21, ORC.
Page 32 | 34.28 Time Limits for Rejection of Findings and to Amend Pleadings
Any compensation statement requested in the joint motion must be filed with the Clerk within two weeks after the motion is filed, unless a written compensation waiver has been filed.
When a case is settled after a Chairman and two Arbitrators are appointed, and prior to any Arbitration Hearing, a joint motion by all counsel is to be filed stating the case is settled and to be dismissed, setting forth instructions to the Chairman and Arbitrators to submit a statement for compensation for services rendered, if any, to be filed with the Clerk of this Court, within two (2) weeks of the filing of the motion, with proof of service to all counsel, chairman and arbitrators, unless a waiver in writing for compensation has been filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Page 32 | 34.27
Immediately after the arbitration hearing, the Chairman must submit a statement of actual hearing-service time for filing with the Clerk, unless a written compensation waiver has been filed.
Immediately following an arbitration hearing the Chairman shall submit statement setting forth actual time of services in hearing to be filed with the Clerk of Courts, unless a waiver in writing for compensation has been filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Page 32 | 34.26
A party's election to purchase at the appraised value must be in writing and filed with the Court three days before the hearing.
the right of each party to elect to purchase the real estate at the appraised value in writing filed with the Court three days before the date set for hearing
Page 33 | Rule 35
A written opposition stating its grounds must be filed at least three days before the hearing.
Any opposition to the appraised value as in Plaintiff's notice shall be by writing stating the grounds thereof and filed at least three days before the date set for hearing
Page 33 | Rule 35
A motion concerning approval of the writ's valuation must be filed within ten days of the writ's return.
ten days of the return of said writ to file a Motion concerning the approval of the valuation contained in said writ
Page 33 | Rule 35
The Sheriff must make the return to the Court by the first Monday after the sale.
By the first Monday following the date of sale, the Sheriff shall make his return to the Court.
Page 34 | 36.02 Return and confirmation
A proper written objection to the proposed confirmation entry must be received by the Court within twenty-one days.
Unless proper written objection to the proposed confirmation entry is received by the Court within twenty-one (21) days
Page 34 | 36.02 Return and confirmation
If the title is unmarketable for a specified reason, a purchaser may move to set aside the sale within 30 days, except in proceedings under R.C. 5721.18.
Should such examination disclose the title so purchased to be unmarketable by reason of any defect in the proceedings or the existence of any interest not disclosed in either of the certifications described above, no liability shall be predicated on the certifications but said purchaser may within the thirty (30) day period, notify the court thereof by written motion requesting that said sale be set aside. 37.05 This rule shall not apply to proceedings under R.C. 5721.18.
Page 35 | Rule 37.03
37.04 A purchaser may waive any part or all of the thirty (30) day period by signing the confirmation entry, but no confirmation entry not approved by the purchaser shall be filed until said period had expired. 37.05 This rule shall not apply to proceedings under R.C. 5721.18.
37.04 A purchaser may waive any part or all of the thirty (30) day period by signing the confirmation entry, but no confirmation entry not approved by the purchaser shall be filed until said period had expired. 37.05 This rule shall not apply to proceedings under R.C. 5721.18.
Page 35 | Rule 37.04
Media-coverage permission requests must be received by the Clerk of Courts at least 72 hours before the scheduled commencement of the proceeding.
Such requests shall be directed to and received by the Clerk of Courts, with copies to all parties to the action, or their counsel, no less than 72 hours prior to scheduled commencement of the proceeding.
Page 36 | Rule 39.02
The final Certificate for Legal Services must be submitted within 30 days after the legal services terminate.
The attorney's final Certificate for Legal Services shall be submitted to the Court for review and approval, only on prescribed forms supplied by the Clerk of Courts, within thirty (30) days of the termination of such services.
Page 38 | Rule 43.01
The required appointment documents are due within one week after counsel’s appointment.
Court-appointed counsel shall submit to the court a properly executed Affidavit of Indigency and Judgment Entry of Appointment within one (1) week after his appointment.
Page 38 | Rule 43.01
The Clerk must bring cases without a Notice of Hearing to the Assignment Commissioner's attention by the close of the next business day after filing.
All cases filed with the Harrison County Clerk of Courts not containing a Notice of Hearing shall be brought to the attention of the Common Pleas Assignment Commissioner by the Clerk of Courts by the close of the next business day following filing of said case.
Page 5 | 6.04
After receiving a case file, the Assignment Commissioner must assign dates, prepare notices, and return the file to the Clerk by the close of the next business day.
The Assignment Commissioner shall then assign appropriate dates to each case and shall prepare notices of said dates to be sent to the appropriate parties and return said case file to the Clerk of Courts by the close of the next business day following receipt of the file.
Page 5 | 6.04(a)
When no party has been served, the Assignment Commissioner must notify plaintiff's or movant's counsel after 15 days from filing.
The Assignment Commissioner shall notify the Plaintiff's or Movant's legal counsel after 15 days of filing any action when there is no service of the parties to be served.
Page 6 | 8.01
If counsel do not present an entry within twenty days after an order, decree, or judgment, the judge may prepare and file one without submission or notice to counsel or take other appropriate action.
If counsel fail to present an entry within twenty (20) days after the order is decreed, or judgment is rendered, the judge may cause proper entry to be prepared and filed without submission or notice to counsel or take such other action as may be appropriate under the circumstances.
Page 25 | 30.02
After a timely Rule 52 request, the Court may direct the requesting party to prepare proposed findings and conclusions within seven days and submit them to the Court and the opposing side.
When a request under Rule 52 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure is timely made for findings of fact and conclusion of law, the Court may direct the party making the written request to prepare within seven (7) days proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and submit them to the Court and to opposing counsel and parties unrepresented by counsel.
Page 26 | 31.01
The appellant may serve and file a reply brief within 7 days after service of the appellee’s brief.
The appellant may serve and file a reply brief within seven (7) days after service of the brief of the appellee.
Page 27 | Rule 33
If the Court appoints an arbitrator for a noncomplying party, it must do so within 15 days after the motion is filed.
Such appointment shall be made by the Court within fifteen (15) days of the filing of said motion.
Page 28 | 34.05(3)
The final journal entry of dismissal will be executed and filed after the two-week period for filing the compensation statement.
The final journal entry of dismissal will be executed and filed after the two week time period.
Page 32 | 34.27
Time under this rule must be computed as provided in Civil Rule 6.
35.02 Computation of Time: Time shall be computed as set forth in Civil Rule 6
Page 33 | 35.02 Computation of Time
The Clerk must deliver a certified copy of the confirmation entry to the Sheriff by the end of the day after the entry is filed.
By the end of the day immediately following the filing of the entry confirming the sale, the clerk shall deliver to the Sheriff a certified copy of such entry.
Page 34 | 36.02 Return and confirmation
If the court, upon hearing thereof, finds said title to be unmarketable, the court shall refuse to confirm said sale. The court may, however, fix a reasonable time, not to exceed ninety (90) days, within which such defects may be corrected. 37.05 This rule shall not apply to proceedings under R.C. 5721.18.
If the court, upon hearing thereof, finds said title to be unmarketable, the court shall refuse to confirm said sale. The court may, however, fix a reasonable time, not to exceed ninety (90) days, within which such defects may be corrected. 37.05 This rule shall not apply to proceedings under R.C. 5721.18.
Page 35 | Rule 37.03
A filing date for the parties’ testimony for editing will be assigned when the case is assigned for trial.
When cases are assigned for trial pursuant to Civ. R. 40 and Sup. R. 15, a date will be assigned for the filing of plaintiffs testimony and defendant's testimony for editing.
Page 37 | Rule 40.01(C)
Service and Proof of Service Rules
When filing a complaint, the filer must give the Clerk a true copy for each defendant so the Clerk can arrange service under the applicable rules or law.
Upon filing of a Complaint, the person filing the same shall submit to the Clerk a true copy thereof for each party-defendant, and the Clerk shall arrange for service to be made thereon as set forth in the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure or as otherwise provided by law.
Page 9 | RULE 11 — SERVICE OF COPIES AND NOTICE
In domestic relations matters, motions and applications filed after decree must be served on the adverse party under the Civil Rules.
In Domestic Relations matters, all motions and applications filed after decree shall be served upon the adverse party pursuant to Civil Rules.
Page 9 | RULE 11 — SERVICE OF COPIES AND NOTICE
The filer or counsel must promptly serve each subsequent paper on opposing counsel and unrepresented parties, except transcripts, and service and proof of service must follow the applicable rules or law.
A true copy of each subsequent pleading, motion, response, brief, application or other paper filed in any cause shall be served forthwith by the party filing the same or his counsel upon opposing counsel and each party not represented by counsel, except that transcripts of the proceedings, deposition, and other transcripts of evidence shall not be required to be so served. Such service as well as proof of service shall be made as set forth in the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure or as otherwise provided by law or local Rule of Court.
Page 9 | RULE 11 — SERVICE OF COPIES AND NOTICE
The Clerk of Courts must promptly publish the notice in a local newspaper.
This notice shall be promptly published in a local newspaper by the Clerk of Courts.
Page 10 | RULE 14 — SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
When the client does not consent to withdrawal, counsel must file a written motion to withdraw, send the client written hearing details by certified mail with return receipt requested, and attach a copy of that notice to the motion.
In all other cases counsel shall file a written Notion to Withdraw with the Court and counsel shall send written notice to the client of the time, date, and place of the hearing of the Motion by certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of said notice shall be attached to the Motion.
Page 10 | RULE 13 — WITHDRAWAL
For domestic relations matters involving an unknown defendant served by publication, the Clerk must post notices in three conspicuous places; the text's description of the third location is incomplete.
Pursuant to Civil Rule 4.4 as amended, the Clerk of Courts shall cause to be posted in three (3) conspicuous places notices concerning Domestic Relations matters wherein the whereabouts of the Defendant is unknown and service is being made by publication. All notices, pleadings, etc. required to be posted shall be posted on 1) the bulletin board on the main floor, 2) in the Commissioner's Office on the ground floor and 3) outside the Clerk of Court's office on the top
Page 10 | RULE 14 — SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
If withdrawal is granted, counsel must send the client a copy of the entry by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the client's last known address.
If the Motion is granted, counsel shall notify his client of his withdrawal by sending him a copy of theEntry by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the client's last known address.
Page 10 | RULE 13 — WITHDRAWAL
The motion and supporting affidavit must be served on adverse parties by regular mail or, for local counsel, by box.
The motion and affidavit shall be served upon the adverse parties by regular mail or by box for local counsel.
Page 15 | RULE 16 — RULE DAY FOR PLEADINGS - EXTENSIONS
If a final pre-trial conference is held, the parties' pre-trial statements must be served on opposing counsel at least three business days before the conference.
In the event a final pre-trial conference is held, pre-trial statements shall be prepared by counsel for all parties, or by the party if unrepresented, and shall be filed with the court and served upon opposing counsel not less than 3 business days prior to the date of the final pre-trial conference.
Page 18 | RULE 23 — PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE
Counsel must serve the specified jury-trial materials on all parties at least three business days before the pretrial date.
23.07 If the matter is to be tried to a jury, counsel shall also file with the court and serve upon all parties at least 3 business days before the date of pre-trial a draft of substantive jury instructions, interrogatories (if any), verdicts, and an indication as to whether a jury view will be requested and, if so, details as to the site and parameters of the view.
Page 19 | 23.07
The Clerk must notify each defendant by mailing the judgment entry by registered or certified mail to the address in the petition.
The Clerk shall notify the defendant or defendants by mailing a copy of the judgment entry by registered or certified mail at the address set forth in the petition.
Page 21 | RULE 27
In lieu thereof, a certificate of service of the serving of interrogatories or answers thereto shall be filed as proof of the serving of the same upon the opposing party or parties.
In lieu thereof, a certificate of service of the serving of interrogatories or answers thereto shall be filed as proof of the serving of the same upon the opposing party or parties.
Page 22 | RULE 28
The affidavit must be served with the Answer unless the filer does not dispute the other party’s affidavit.
Said affidavit will also be filed with the Answer and served with the Answer unless the person filing the Answer has no dispute with the Affidavit filed by the other party.
Page 23 | 29.03
Except as otherwise provided by specific rule, statute or court order, in all cases originating in administrative bodies and appealed to this court, the appellant shall serve and file a brief in support of his appeal within thirty (30) days after the date
Except as otherwise provided by specific rule, statute or court order, in all cases originating in administrative bodies and appealed to this court, the appellant shall serve and file a brief in support of his appeal within thirty (30) days after the date
Page 26 | 33.01
The appellee must serve its brief within 14 days after service of the appellant’s brief.
The appellee's brief shall be served and filed within fourteen (14) days after service of the brief of the appellant.
Page 27 | Rule 33
Copies of affidavits and written reports must be furnished to all parties’ counsel at least two weeks before the hearing.
In the instance of affidavits and written reports, copies shall be furnished to counsel for all parties not less than two (2) weeks in advance of hearing.
Page 29 | 34.09 Conduct of Hearing: General Powers
The Court must mail or otherwise forward copies of the findings and award to all parties or their counsel on the same day they are filed.
Deliberations of the Arbitrators shall commence immediately after conclusion of the hearing and the Arbitrators shall reach a decision and file their findings and award, if any, within twenty-one (21) days with the Court, which on the same day shall mail or otherwise forward copies thereof to all parties to the arbitration or their counsel, seal the original in an envelope and file it with the Clerk of Courts.
Page 30 | 34.17 Decisions
The Assignment Commissioner must notify the arbitrators and the parties or their counsel in writing of the hearing’s time and place at least 30 days beforehand.
The Assignment Commissioner shall notify the Arbitrators and the parties or their counsel in writing at least thirty (30) days before the hearing of the time and place of the hearing.
Page 30 | 34.15 Hearings: When and Where Held and Notice
On the day the report and award are filed, the Chairman must mail or otherwise forward copies to all parties or their counsel.
and on the same day shall mail or otherwise forward copies thereof to all parties or their counsel.
Page 31 | 34.19 Report and Award
The joint motion must include proof of service on all counsel, the Chairman, and the arbitrators.
When a case is settled after a Chairman and two Arbitrators are appointed, and prior to any Arbitration Hearing, a joint motion by all counsel is to be filed stating the case is settled and to be dismissed, setting forth instructions to the Chairman and Arbitrators to submit a statement for compensation for services rendered, if any, to be filed with the Clerk of this Court, within two (2) weeks of the filing of the motion, with proof of service to all counsel, chairman and arbitrators, unless a waiver in writing for compensation has been filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Page 32 | 34.27
A party seeking to reject the findings and award must serve notice of rejection on all other parties within 30 days after the award was served on that party and filed.
If a party desires to reject the findings and award, if any, notice of rejection must be served upon all other parties within thirty (30) days after the award was served upon said party and filed.
Page 32 | 34.28 Time Limits for Rejection of Findings and to Amend Pleadings
Parties who amend pleadings must serve the other parties under the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
The parties making such pleading amendments shall serve other parties pursuant to Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 32 | 34.28 Time Limits for Rejection of Findings and to Amend Pleadings
Copies of a purchase election must be served on counsel, unrepresented parties, and publication-served parties whose addresses are known.
with copies being served upon all counsel, parties having no counsel and other parties served by publication for whom addresses have been obtained.
Page 33 | Rule 35
Notice of the motion hearing must be given to counsel, unrepresented parties, and publication-served parties whose addresses are known.
to cause notice of a hearing of the Motion to be given to counsel and to parties having no counsel, including parties served by publication for whom addresses have been obtained.
Page 33 | Rule 35
An opposition to the appraised value must be served on all parties and counsel.
and served on all parties and counsel as set forth above.
Page 33 | Rule 35
The Plaintiff must serve the proposed confirmation entry by regular mail within seven days after the sale and file proof of service with the Clerk.
the Plaintiff shall prepare and deliver a proposed entry confirming the sale to the Assignment Commissioner, and serve copies upon all parties or their attorneys of record by regular mail within seven (7) days after the date of sale. Proof of service of such proposed Entry shall be filed with the Clerk.
Page 34 | 36.02 Return and confirmation
Copies of media-coverage permission requests must be provided to all parties or their counsel no less than 72 hours before the proceeding begins.
Such requests shall be directed to and received by the Clerk of Courts, with copies to all parties to the action, or their counsel, no less than 72 hours prior to scheduled commencement of the proceeding.
Page 36 | Rule 39.02
The Clerk's Office must mail hearing notices as counsel directs, or by regular U.S. mail to the last address of record by the close of the next business day after receipt if no directions are provided.
The Clerk of Court's Office shall mail the Notices prepared by the Assignment Commissioner as directed by legal counsel for the service of the pleadings to which the Notice is attached. If no directions are included, said Notices of Hearings are to be mailed by regular U.S. mail by the close of the next business day following receipt thereof to the last address of record.
Page 5 | 6.04(b)
The Clerk may place notices for local counsel in counsel's filing slot, which counsel must check regularly; notice is considered made upon placement.
Notices for local legal counsel may be placed in the filing slot main- tained for said legal counsel by the Clerk of Courts. Legal counsel has the responsibility of checking the box regularly. Notice is considered made once the Notice is placed in the legal counsel's box.
Page 5 | 6.04(c)
The Clerk may serve the Harrison County Treasurer personally or by executed waiver regardless of the requested method, but if neither can be accomplished promptly, the Clerk must use the method requested by counsel.
The Clerk of Courts is authorized to complete service upon the Harrison Co. Treasurer by personal service or an executed waiver of service regardless of the type of service requested. If service cannot be accomplished in a prompt manner in personal service or waiver, the Clerk shall proceed to the manner sought by counsel.
Page 9 | RULE 11 — SERVICE OF COPIES AND NOTICE
Counsel are responsible for their cases, and the Clerk places copies of court rulings in the box provided for each counsel or office.
All counsel shall be individually responsible for their cases and copies of rulings of the Court shall be placed in the box provided for each counsel or office by the Clerk.
Page 9 | RULE 12 — ATTORNEY OF RECORD
Copies of court rulings will be mailed to out-of-county counsel at the address on the most recent pleading.
Copies will be mailed to out of county counsel at the address stated on the most recent pleading.
Page 9 | RULE 12 — ATTORNEY OF RECORD
Subsequent pleadings may be served through the designated counsel or law-office slot, which constitutes complete service on counsel of record; the action must be noted in a proof of service when required.
All pleadings subsequent to the original Complaint may be served by placing in the slot designated for each legal counsel or law office. Such action shall constitute full and complete service upon said attorney of record. Such action shall be noted in a Proof of Service when required and shall be deemed by this court as sufficient.
Page 9 | RULE 11 — SERVICE OF COPIES AND NOTICE
Pursuant to Rule 56 (c), the Court shall set a hearing date by entry and cause notice to be served upon counsel.
Pursuant to Rule 56 (c), the Court shall set a hearing date by entry and cause notice to be served upon counsel.
Page 16 | RULE 20 — MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
The appellant may serve a reply brief within 7 days after service of the appellee’s brief.
The appellant may serve and file a reply brief within seven (7) days after service of the brief of the appellee.
Page 27 | Rule 33
Notice of the hearing on Plaintiff's counsel's fee motion must be given as provided in the rule.
notice of which shall be given as provided herein.
Page 33 | 35.03 Fees for Plaintiff's Counsel in Partition Actions
A continuance request must be served at least 14 days before the arbitration hearing, subject to the stated emergency and agreement exceptions.
When the case has been scheduled for arbitration, a request for continuance of an arbitration hearing date shall be filed and served at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date, except in extreme emergencies or unless agreed to by all parties as well as the Chairman of the board of Arbitrators, including the agreed date to which the hearing is continued.
Page 27 | 34.06
Filing Fees and Waivers
A $20.00 charge for the Fund Victims of Domestic Violence Shelters is listed.
Fund Victims of Dom. Viol. Shelters 20.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The court computerization (legal research) charge is listed as $6.00.
Court Computerization (Legal Research) 2302.20.1(B)(1) $ 6.00 6.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
A charge of $32.00 is listed with the citation 2303.201(D).
2303.201(D) $ 32.00 32.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The mediation special-project charge is determined by the Court.
Special Court Projects (Mediation) 2303.201(E)(1) Determined by Court
Page 13 | POST DIVORCE ACTIONS
The listed initial costs for these domestic cases are $126.00.
30.00 Initial Costs 126.00
Page 13 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER/LEGAL SEPARATION/OTHER DOMESTIC
The listed deposit for a new divorce case is $240.00.
Divorce Deposit $ 240.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The mediation special-project charge is determined by the Court; $20.00 is also listed.
Special Court Projects (Mediation) 2303.201(E)(1) Determined by Court 20.00
Page 13 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER/LEGAL SEPARATION/OTHER DOMESTIC
The Child Abuse/Child Neglect Prevention Program charge is listed as $11.00, with $10.67 also shown.
Child Abuse/Child Neglect Prev. Program 3109.14(B)(2) $ 11.00 $ 10.67
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The listed deposit for a dissolution with children is $215.00.
Dissolution with children Deposit 215.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The listed deposit for a dissolution without children is $190.00.
Dissolution without children Deposit 190.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
Clerk Fees 25.00
Clerk Fees 25.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The listed clerk-fee component for the Child Abuse/Neglect charge is 3%, shown as $0.33.
3% of Child Abuse/Neglect in clerk fees 0.33
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The Common Plea Special Projects charge is $30.00.
Common Plea Special Projects $ 30.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The filing fee for a new action is listed as $25.00.
Filing Fee for New Action 2303.2 25.00
Page 13 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER/LEGAL SEPARATION/OTHER DOMESTIC
The court computerization (legal research) charge is listed as $6.00.
Court Computerization (Legal Research) 2302.20.1(B)(1) 6.00 6.00
Page 13 | NEW APPEAL CASE
Initial costs for the listed new divorce, dissolution, or annulment cases are $169.00.
Initial Costs 169.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
Initial costs for post-divorce actions are listed as $61.00.
Initial Costs $ 61.00
Page 13 | POST DIVORCE ACTIONS
The clerk computerization charge is listed as $20.00.
Clerk Computerization 2302.20(B)(1) 20.00 20.00
Page 13 | NEW APPEAL CASE
Clerk Computerization 2302.20(B)(1) 20.00
Clerk Computerization 2302.20(B)(1) 20.00
Page 13 | POST DIVORCE ACTIONS
The fee for a motion for modification is $15.00.
Motion for Modification 2303.20(T) $ 15.00
Page 13 | POST DIVORCE ACTIONS
The filing fee for a new action is listed as $25.00.
Filing Fee for New Action 2303.2 25.00 $ 25.00
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The court computerization (legal research) charge is listed as $6.00.
Court Computerization (Legal Research) 2302.20.1(B)(1) 6.00
Page 13 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER/LEGAL SEPARATION/OTHER DOMESTIC
The clerk computerization charge is listed as $20.00.
Clerk Computerization 2302.20(B)(1) $ 20.00 $
Page 13 | NEW DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION/ANNULMENT CASES
The fee for marking a certificate of judgment is $5.00.
Marking Certificate of Judgment 2303.20(0) $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Page 14 | JUDGMENT/TAX LIEN FEES
The fee for sealing a record after a not-guilty plea is determined by the Court; $20.00 is also listed.
Sealing Record after Not Guilty Plea 2953.52 Determined by Court $ 20.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
The Legal Aid charge is listed as $26.00, with $25.74 also shown.
Legal Aid 2303.201(C) 26.00 $ 25.74
Page 14 | NEW APPEAL CASE
The listed deposit for expungement is $200.00.
EXPUNGEMENT Deposit $ 200.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
Clerk fees are listed as $45.00.
Clerk Fees 45.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
The County Sealing Record fee is $20.00.
County Sealing Record Fee 2953.32 $ 20.00 20.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
The filing fee for a new action is listed as $25.00.
Filing Fee for New Action 2303.2 $ 25.00 25.00
Page 14 | NEW APPEAL CASE
The fee for partial or full satisfaction is $5.00.
Satisfaction-Partial or Full 2303.20(K) 5.00 5.00
Page 14 | JUDGMENT/TAX LIEN FEES
The Crime Stoppers County Resolution charge is $1.00.
Crime Stoppers County Resolution 1.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The State Treasury fee is $30.00.
State Treasury Fee 2953.32 30.00 $ 30.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
Poundage of 2% is listed on restitution or bond.
2% poundage on Restitution/Bond
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The Victims of Crime-State charge is $30.00.
Victims of Crime-State 2743.7 30.00 30.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The Common Plea Special Projects charge is listed as $30.00.
Common Plea Special Projects 30.00 30.00
Page 14 | NEW APPEAL CASE
The court computerization (legal research) charge is $6.00.
Court Computerization (Legal Research) 2302.20.1(B)(1) $ 6.00 $ 6.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The initial cost for a new appeal case is $107.00.
Initial Cost $ 107.00
Page 14 | NEW APPEAL CASE
The Indigent Defense Support charge is $30.00.
Indigent Defense Support 2937.22 $ 30.00 $ 30.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The initial cost for a new criminal case is $161.00.
Initial Cost 161.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The fee for a motion to open a case is $15.00.
Motion to Open Case 2302.2 15.00 $ 15.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
Initial costs for expungement are listed as $200.00.
Initial Costs 200.00
Page 14 | EXPUNGEMENT
Clerk Computerization 2302.20(B)(1) $ 20.00 $ 20.00
Clerk Computerization 2302.20(B)(1) $ 20.00 $ 20.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The filing fee for a new action is $25.00.
Filing Fee for New Action 2303.2 $ 25.00 $ 25.00
Page 14 | NEW CRIMINAL CASE
The fee for filing, docketing, and endorsing a certificate is $10.00.
Filing, Docketing & Endorsing Certificate 2303.20(P) $ 10.00 10.00
Page 14 | JUDGMENT/TAX LIEN FEES
A party requesting a jury trial in a civil case must deposit $300 at least 21 days before trial; if jurors are not summoned, the deposit is returned less costs, and the requirement is waivable only as allowed by law.
A jury will not be summoned in any trial in a civil case unless a party requesting a trail by jury has deposited the sum of $300.00 with the Clerk of this Court at least 21 days in advance of the scheduled trial date. In the event that jurors are not summoned in said case, the deposit shall be returned to the party, less any costs charges to the party. This requirement shall not be waived except in accordance with law. Ruling located in J 46, page 174.
Page 21
A Defendant filing a counterclaim must prepay a deposit of court costs even when the Plaintiff filed a poverty affidavit, unless the Defendant is also indigent and files an affidavit of inability to pay with the pleading.
In cases wherein the Plaintiff has executed and filed a poverty affidavit, a Defendant filing a counterclaim shall comply with the provisions of this Rule with respect to the prepayment of a deposit of court costs, unless the party filing the counterclaim is also indigent and likewise executes and files an affidavit of inability to pay together with his or her pleading.
Page 24 | 29.09
The specified divorce, annulment, alimony-only, and dissolution filings require advance payment or deposit of estimated court costs, unless an indigent party files an affidavit of inability to prepay.
No complaint for Divorce, Annulment, Alimony Only, or Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, shall be filed until the party filing the same makes a prepayment or deposit with the Clerk of Courts in a sum or sums established by the Clerk of courts, Statutes of Ohio or Rules of this Court to secure the costs likely to accrue in such action, exclusive of attorney fees. An indigent party may execute and file with such party's pleadings, an affidavit of the party's inability to prepay the costs required in this Court, whereupon such pleadings shall be filed with the Clerk.
Page 24 | 29.09
Each continuance request must include a $75 advance deposit, which becomes part of the costs if the continuance is granted and partially offsets rescheduling costs.
Every request for continuance shall be accompanied by an advance deposit of seventy five dollars ($75.00) and if the continuance is granted, the deposit becomes a part of the costs to partially offset the administrative costs of rescheduling the arbitration hearing.
Page 28 | 34.06
The moving party must deposit $450 when filing the complaint; the Court may apportion deposits among movants on proper motion and may order additional deposits when appropriate.
At the filing of the complaint, the moving party shall deposit Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450) as a guarantee for such costs. If there are multiple movants and they cannot agree as to their proportionate share of the deposit, upon proper motion the Court shall order the apportionment. When it appears proper the Court may order additional deposits.
Page 31 | 34.21
Court costs for sub-complaints are assessed, handled, and disbursed as they would be for any other complaint.
45.03 Court costs shall be assessed, handled and disbursed with regard to the sub-complaints as would be any other complaint.
Page 39 | RULE 45
Full court costs are assessed on each complaint filed within a master complaint for delinquent real estate tax collection cases.
45.01 Inasmuch as statute provides for multiple complaints by the county versus different defendants in delinquent real estate tax collection cases to be filed under one case number, and inasmuch as the Clerk of Court's Office must expend the same substantial time and expenses, the Court finds it appropriate to assess full court costs on each complaint filed within the master complaint.
Page 39 | RULE 45
The cost of publishing the legal notice is taxed as court costs.
The cost of the legal notice shall be taxed as court costs.
Page 10 | RULE 14 — SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
When all counsel of record are new, plaintiff’s or movant’s counsel must confer with the Assignment Commissioner and hold an informal scheduling conference before filing pleadings in a new case or motions in a previously docketed case.
If both or all legal counsel of record are new, plaintiff's counsel or movant's counsel shall confer with the Assignment Commissioner prior to filing the pleading(s) with the Clerk of Courts. This applies to new case filings and Motion filings in previously docketed cases. Prior to filing the pleadings, an informal Scheduling Conference shall be held to set a Final Trial date, a Pre-Trial date, Motion Hearing date or any other date necessary. The Assignment Commissioner shall conduct the Scheduling Conference in person or by phone in the Court office.
Page 4 | Rule 6 — Procedure for Scheduling Individual Cases
Each opposing party must file a written response with supporting documentation within 14 days of receiving the motion, and no other briefs are permitted.
Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Motion each party opposing the motion shall file a written response with supporting documentation. No other briefs shall be filed or accepted by the Court.
Page 17 | RULE 21 — ALL OTHER MOTIONS
Counsel seeking an ex-parte order under Civil Rule 75(H) or (M) must arrange a personal conference with the Judge and present the complete file; the Judge may also require relevant background information and responses during the conference.
A. Counsel desiring an ex-parte order pursuant to Civil Rule 75 (H) or (M) must arrange a personal conterence with the Judge and present the complete file together with a proposed entry or entries. During the conference counsel may be required to provide background information and respond to inquiry pertinent to the reliet sought.
Page 22 | 29.02 Ex-Parte Domestic Orders
Summary judgment motions follow Civil Rule 56 and are decided without oral argument unless argument is requested and the Court finds it necessary.
20.01 Motions for Summary Judgment shall be managed in compliance with Civil Rule 56. Motions for Summary Judgment shall be decided without oral argument, unless oral argument is requested and found to be necessary by the Court.
Page 16 | RULE 20 — MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Other motions are decided without an oral hearing unless one is requested and the Court determines it is necessary.
All other Motions will be decided without oral hearing unless a request for oral hearing is made and it is determined necessary by the Court.
Page 17 | RULE 21 — ALL OTHER MOTIONS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request for an extension beyond 21 days requires a written motion and affidavit stating facts showing practical impossibility and good cause, even if counsel consents.
16.02 Where an additional extension of time beyond that provided by the foregoing paragraph is needed, the party desiring the extension shall file a written motion supported by an affidavit stating facts indicating the practical impossibility of pleading within rule and demonstrating good cause for further extension. The motion and affidavit shall be served upon the adverse parties by regular mail or by box for local counsel. The motion and affidavit will be required even though consent of counsel is obtained if the extension is for a period of time beyond that permitted by the first paragraph hereof.
Page 15 | RULE 16 — RULE DAY FOR PLEADINGS - EXTENSIONS
A party may receive leave to move or plead, but the total extension may not exceed 21 days.
16.01 Any party may be permitted leave to move or plead provided the total extension of time does not exceed twenty-one (21) days.
Page 15 | RULE 16 — RULE DAY FOR PLEADINGS - EXTENSIONS
Once a firm trial date is set, a continuance is not granted for convenience, difficulty obtaining evidence, or counsel's other-court assignment absent the stated good-cause circumstances.
When a firm trial date has been set by the Court, continuances will not be granted for the convenience of any attorney or party, or by reason of any inability to obtain certain witnesses or delay in obtaining exhibits or other evidence. A continuance will not be granted for conflict by reason of assignments of one counsel or other in another court except for good cause shown where the attorney can prove that he had no way of knowing of the conflict sufficiently in advance of the trial date to obtain competent counsel to substitute for him in the trial of the case assigned, or for other good cause shown in which the Court believes in the interest of justice the trial must be continued.
Page 19 | 24.01
Continuance requests must be made at least ten days before trial or hearing, except in emergencies or for sufficient cause such as illness.
Requests for continuances shall be made at least ten (10) days prior to the trial or hearing date, emergency and sufficient cause (such as illness) excepted.
Page 26 | 32.01(d)
A request to continue an arbitration hearing must be filed and served at least 14 days before the hearing, except in an extreme emergency or when all parties and the arbitration-board Chairman agree, including on the new date.
When the case has been scheduled for arbitration, a request for continuance of an arbitration hearing date shall be filed and served at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date, except in extreme emergencies or unless agreed to by all parties as well as the Chairman of the board of Arbitrators, including the agreed date to which the hearing is continued.
Page 27 | 34.06
The eight-month period for scheduling a hearing may be extended by filing a motion showing good cause.
The eight (8) month period may be extended by the filing of a motion showing good cause.
Page 30 | 34.15 Hearings: When and Where Held and Notice
Substitution of counsel does not require the court to allow a continuance.
The court need not allow a continuance of the matter because counsel has been substituted.
Page 10 | RULE 13 — WITHDRAWAL
Chambers Communication Rules
An attorney who learns that they represent a party in a pending case must immediately notify the Clerk so the representation can be recorded.
As soon as an attorney ascertains that he represents any party in any suit pending in this Court, he shall immediately notify the Clerk so that proper notation can be made upon the file, the appearance and Court dockets.
Page 9 | RULE 12 — ATTORNEY OF RECORD
Requests for permission to cover a proceeding must be directed to and received by the Clerk of Courts.
Such requests shall be directed to and received by the Clerk of Courts, with copies to all parties to the action, or their counsel, no less than 72 hours prior to scheduled commencement of the proceeding.
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Counsel must advise the Court by the Thursday before the Monday trial date if the divorce case is contested.
Counsel shall advise the Court no later than Thursday before the Monday trial date that the case is contested.
Page 6 | 8.01(a)(3)
An attorney who fails to notify the Clerk of representation waives any notice required under the court rules.
Failure to so notify the Clerk shall be deemed a waiver of any notice required under these Court rules.
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