Judge John W. Judkins

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First filing

A party represented by multiple attorneys must designate one counsel of record on its first filing to receive notices and service; otherwise, the first attorney listed is counsel of record.

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Substitution of counsel

Must include

certificate of service

A substitution of counsel may be filed only if it will not delay trial and must include the listed designations, agreements, and certifications.

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Withdrawal motion

Must include

certificate of service

Withdrawal requires the assigned judge's consent and a written motion and entry stating the reasons and containing the specified information and certifications.

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Court costs

Court costs are set by the cited Ohio Revised Code provisions or by the Court, and the clerk must publish and make a separate cost schedule available on the Court's website.

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Civil action

Filing fees are required when a civil action is filed.

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Filing fee

Received filing fees are applied to case costs or general Court costs unless the Court directs otherwise.

Filings due on a day the Court closes by order are timely if filed the next business day.

If no objection is made within ten days after service of the completion notice, no court entry is needed for termination to take effect.

If time permits, the praecipe and subpoena should be filed at least seven days before the hearing.

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Notice of completion of limited appearance

A Notice of Completion of Limited Appearance must be served on all parties, including the party represented, under Civ.R. 5.

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Subpoena

After a subpoena is issued, the party is responsible for determining whether the witnesses were properly served so they will appear in court.

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Missing exhibit

A missing exhibit filed separately must be signed and served in accordance with the rules governing the signing and service of pleadings in the court.