Ironton Municipal Court, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Adjournments
- An application to continue the pretrial conference must be addressed to the assigned judge.
- A continuance of a trial or hearing requires a written motion from the party or counsel stating the reason.
- When counsel's conflicting trial assignment prompts a continuance request, the case set first has priority; criminal cases take priority over civil cases, and other continuance requests are within the trial court's discretion.
Request must include
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
All motions shall be made in writing a.nd accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel.
�otions: All motions must be inwriting and • «1ca>mpanied by a written �morapdum containing Citations of the argumenm of counsel.._
Counsel for the party in whose favor an order or judgment is rendered shall prepare a journal entry.
The journal entry shall state which party will pay the court costs.
The objecting party must state with specificity his objections to said report and the relief requested.
objec\ions_to the magist.rate's fin�il'lQS withjn.foui:teen (14) .. d�ys. :in Writing. The.oblecrtlons to the magi�rate's findings . . should state, with specificity,. the reason a new hearing is I. requested.
The pretrial shall be conducted in accordance with Criminal Rule 17.1 and a memorandum of the matters agreed upon should be filed in said case.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions must be filed within the limits established by the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Motions must be filed within the limits established by the Ohio ..• Rules of C.riminal Procedure..
Page 2 | I. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CRIMINAL CASES — (2) Motions
The journal entry must be submitted to opposing counsel within five days of the decision.
That entry shall be submitted to opposing counsel within five (5) days of the decision.
Page 8 | Judgment Entries
After the clerk notifies counsel that a case has defaulted, prevailing counsel must submit an application for default judgment within 15 days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Upon notification from the clerk that the case has defaulted, prevailing counsel shall submit an application for default·judgm$nt within fifteen (15) days or the case will be dlsmi8$8d. for.want of prosecution.
Page 8 | Judgment Entries
Opposing counsel must approve or reject the journal entry within five days.
Opposing counsel shall approve or reject the entry within five (5) days.
Page 8 | Judgment Entries
A settlement that avoids trial may proceed without an entry initially, but the entry must be filed within 30 days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Tile avoidance of.trial by settlement shall be allowed without the filing of an entry, but such entry shall be. filed within thirty (30) days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Page 8 | Judgment Entries
The journal entry must be submitted to the judge within 15 days of the decision; after that, the court will prepare it.
Within fifteen (15) days of the decision, the journal entry shall be su�mitted to the judge, or thereafter, the court wiH prepare the journal entry.
Page 8 | Judgment Entries
After notice that service was not obtained within six months, dismissal may follow in ten days unless good cause is shown.
In all new cases, if counsel fails to obtain service of summons within six (6) months, the clerk shall notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in ten {10) days unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 9 | Case Management in Special Proceedings — Clerical Steps
Hearings must be set within any applicable Ohio Revised Code time limits, or otherwise within a reasonable time not exceeding 90 days.
Cases that have time limits established by the Ohio Revised Code shall be set within those time Um.its •. for hellrings. In all other special p�oceedings, the case shaU be . set for hearing within a reasonable time notto exceed ninety (90) d�ys.
Page 9 | Case Management in Special Proceedings — Scheduling of Events
After notice from the clerk upon perfection of service, an entry must be submitted within 15 days to avoid possible dismissal.
Upon perfection of service, the clerk shall notify counsel of said default and that a failure to subrnit an entry within fifteen (15) days may result in the case being dismissed,
Page 10 | Case Management in Special Proceedings
If the settlement entry is not received within 30 days after the file is marked “settlement to come,” the clerk notifies the party; the entry must then be received within 10 days to avoid dismissal.
When a file has been marked "settlement to come" and the entry has not been received within thirty (30) days, then the clerk shall. notify the .party that his . case . . will be dismissed unless . •.• .• the. entry is received within ten (10) days.
Page 10 | Case Management in Special Proceedings
If a case has had no action for six months and is not set for trial, the clerk notifies the party that it will be dismissed within one week unless good cause is shown.
If no action has been taken on a file for a six (6) month period and the case is not set for trial, then the clerk shall notify the party that the matter will be dismissed within one (1) week unless good cause Is shown,
Page 10 | Case Management in Special Proceedings
The court must review the magistrate’s findings weekly and enter the appropriate judgment.
The court shall review the findings of the magistrate we�kly and enter the appropriate judgment entry.
Page 11 | IV. FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER HEARINGS
The court must rule on objections within 14 days after they are filed.
The Court shall, after consideration of the reasons In the objections to the magistrate's findings, rule on said objections to magistrate's findings within fourt� (14) days of the filing of the objections.
Page 11 | IV. FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER HEARINGS
The parties may file objections to the magistrate’s findings within 14 days.
they may file . . ' -. ' •. •. . . . . : . ·._ .·· . objec\ions_to the magist.rate's fin�il'lQS withjn.foui:teen (14) .. d�ys.
Page 11 | IV. FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER HEARINGS
The referee must file written findings within seven days after the hearing concludes.
The referee �hall, �t the conclusion . of the hearing, file his wntten findings within seven (7) days
Page 11 | IV. FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER HEARINGS
Objections to a magistrate’s report must be filed within 14 days after service, except in forcible entry and detainer and small claims cases.
other than . forcible .entry and detainer and small claims court, the party . objecting to the report of the magistrate shall file his objections . within fourteen (14} days of the service of the magistrate's report on said party.
Page 13 | MAGISTRATES
The attorney filing objections must notify opposing counsel of the hearing date within three days.
to notify opposing counsel.of said date within three (3) days.
Page 13 | MAGISTRATES
After service is perfected, counsel is notified that failure to submit an entry within 15 days may result in dismissal.
Upon perfection of service, the clerk shall notify counsel of jhe default and that a. faHure to submit an entry within fifteen (15) days may result in the case being dismissed.
Page 3 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
If counsel does not obtain service within six months after filing, the clerk will give notice that the case will be dismissed in ten days unless good cause is shown.
.If co1.msel fails to obtain service of summons within six (6) months from the date the cause of action has been filed, . then the clerk shall notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in ten (10} days unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 3 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
If a case not set for trial has had no action for six months, the clerk will notify the party that it will be dismissed within one week unless good cause is shown.
If no action has been taken on a file for a six (6) month period a�d the case is not set fQr trial, then the clerk shall notify . U,e party. that the matter . .• \I/Ill. be_ di11rnissed : .within . '� . , . . . . . :. . . ·_-._ - . one . ' (1) week un�s good caus�.ls shown
Page 4 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
If a promised settlement entry is not received within 30 days, the clerk will notify the party that the case will be dismissed unless the entry is received within the stated 10-day period.
When a file has been marked •settlement entry to come" and the entry has not been received within thirty (30) days, then the Clerk shall notify the party that his case will be dismissed unless the entry is rece.ived within ban (10) days .
Page 4 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
Settlement entries may be filed at any time.
Entries of s�ttlen,ent m.ay be filep at any time.
Page 8 | Judgment Entries
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Summons must be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.
Summons sh�H_bEt.served in acc;orda.nce wit.h the Ohio • Rul�s- M Procedure:
Page 3 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
The assignment commissioner must notify all counsel of record of a pretrial conference by mail and/or telephone at least 14 days beforehand.
Notice of pretrial conference shall be given to all counsel of record by mail and/or by telephone from the assignment commissioner not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the conference.
Page 5 | (2) Pretrials
Counsel must obtain service of summons within six months in a new case; otherwise, the clerk gives notice of dismissal in ten days unless good cause is shown.
In all new cases, if counsel fails to obtain service of summons within six (6) months, the clerk shall notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in ten {10) days unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 9 | Case Management in Special Proceedings — Clerical Steps
The referee must cause a copy of the findings to be served on the plaintiff and defendant.
The referee �hall, �t the conclusion . of the hearing, file his wntten findings within seven (7) days and cause a copy to be served on the plaintiff and defendant.
Page 11 | IV. FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER HEARINGS
At the conclusion of each case, the magistrate must serve a copy of the findings on the plaintiff and defendant.
The magistrate shall, at the conclusion of each case, serve a copy of tlis findings upon the . . ·. . . . . . plaintiff �nd defendant
Page 11 | IV. FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER HEARINGS
Filing Fees and Waivers
The late fee for traffic matters is $35.
Late fees for Traffic - $35.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
Certified copies cost $3 per page.
Certified Copies (Code LC) - $3.00 per page
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
The speed fine is $5 for each mile over the limit, plus costs.
Speed - $5.00 for each mile over and costs
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
Court costs for traffic matters are $115.
Traffic - $ 115.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
Court costs for watercraft violations are $115.
Watercraft Violations - $ 115.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
Court costs for wildlife violations are $115.
Wildlife Violations - $ 115.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
Court costs for criminal matters are $115.
Criminal - $115.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
The driving permit fee is $150.
Driving Permit - $150.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
Court costs for PUCO violations are $115.
PUCO Violations - $ 115.00
Page 26 | FINES/COURT COSTS
For payment by mail, include the citation and payment by certified bank check or money order; include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for a receipt and proof of insurance if it was not shown to the officer.
By Mail: Include your citation, certified bank check, or money order payable to Ironton Municipal Court for the total amount due. If you want a receipt, you must send a self addressed, stamped envelope along with your payment. Include Proof of Insurance (if not shown to officer). Failure to provide Proof of Insurance will result in a suspension of your drivers license.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Payment Options
If the citation is not paid before the listed court date, payment in full is due within 10 days; after that, a $25 late fee is assessed.
If you do not pay your citation prior to the court date listed, you have 10 days to pay in full. After that, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Payment Options
In-person citation payments may be made in cash, by certified bank check, or by money order.
In Person: You may pay by cash, certified bank check, or money order payable to the Ironton Municipal Court for the total amount due.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Payment Options
An amended crossclaim costs $20.
Amended Crossclaim $ 20.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Each additional defendant adds a $20 fee to a civil complaint.
(each additional defendant) $20.00
Page 27 | CIVIL
A third-party complaint costs $150.
Third Party Complaint $150.00 (Code CIV)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A judgment debtor examination costs $75.
Judgment Debtor Exam $ 75.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A replevin filing costs $150.
Replevin $150.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Regular mail service for each additional defendant costs $10.
Each Additional Defendant (Regular mail) $ 10.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A writ of restitution costs $100.
Writ of Restitution $100.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A counterclaim or crossclaim costs $50.
Counterclaim or Crossclaim $ 50.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Certified mail for each additional defendant on a third-party complaint costs $20.
Certified mail/each additional defendant - $ 20.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A jury demand costs $300.
Jury Demand $300.00 (Code JF)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Personal service costs $40.
Personal Service $ 40.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
An alias summons costs $20.
Alias Summons $20.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A wage garnishment costs $150.
Garnishment (wage) $ 150.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A bank garnishment costs $150.
Garnishment (Bank) $ 150.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Triple seal certification costs $25.
Triple Seal Certification $ 25.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Personal service in connection with an amended complaint costs $40.
Personal Service $ 40.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
An amended complaint costs $50.
Amended Complaint $ 50.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A certificate of judgment for a transfer costs $50.
Certificate of Judgment (transfer) $ 50.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A certificate of judgment for a lien costs $50.
Certificate of Judgment (lien) $ 50.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A motion for revivor costs $120.
Motion for Revivor $120.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
A bank garnishment also carries a $1 charge to the bank.
(plus $1 to Bank)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Certified mail service for each additional defendant costs $20.
Each Additional Defendant (Certified mail) $ 20.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
The CIV4 civil complaint fee is $210.
CIV4 - $ 210.00
Page 27 | CIVIL
A civil complaint costs $150.
Complaint - $ 150.00 (Code CIV)
Page 27 | CIVIL
Certified mail for each additional defendant on an amended complaint costs $20.
Certified mail/each additional defendant - $ 20.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
The CIV2 civil complaint fee is $170.
CIV2 - $ 170.00
Page 27 | CIVIL
An aid of execution costs $40.
Aid of Execution $ 40.00 (Code LC)
Page 27 | CIVIL
The CIV3 civil complaint fee is $190.
CIV3 - $ 190.00
Page 27 | CIVIL
A small-claims alias summons costs $20.
Alias Summons $ 20.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
A small-claims petition costs $85.
Petition $ 85.00 (Code SMC)
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
An application to seal records costs $75.
Application $ 75.00 (Code EXP)
Page 28 | SEALING RECORDS
Transferring a case from another court without a judgment costs $150.
Transfer from another Court (without Judgment) $150.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | CIVIL, continued
Transferring a small-claims case from another court costs $85.
Transfer from another Court (Small Claims) $ 85.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | CIVIL, continued
Certified mail to each additional defendant in a small-claims case costs $10.
Certified Mail/each additional defendant $ 10.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
The final hearing and filing of judgment for sealing records costs $115.
Final Hearing and Filing of Judgment $115.00 (Code CMM)
Page 28 | SEALING RECORDS
Transferring a case from another court with a judgment costs $75.
Transfer from another Court (with Judgment) $ 75.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | CIVIL, continued
Each additional defendant on a small-claims petition costs $10.
Each additional defendant$ 10.00
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
Certified mail to each agency adds $10 in connection with the final hearing and judgment filing.
(plus$10.00 certified mail each agency-Code LC)
Page 28 | SEALING RECORDS
The listed small-claims petition fees are $95 for SM2, $105 for SM3, and $115 for SM4.
$95.00 SM2, $105.00 SM3, 115.00 SM4
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
Probation fees are $20 per month.
PROBATION FEES (Code PRO): $ 20.00 per month
Page 28 | PROBATION FEES
Personal service in a small-claims case costs $40.
Personal Service $ 40.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
Regular mail to each additional defendant in a small-claims case costs $10.
Regular Mail/each additional defendant $ 10.00 (Code LC)
Page 28 | SMALL CLAIMS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Opposing counsel shall answer in a Uke manner within fourteen (14) days thereafter. All motions will be considered submitted at the_ end of said fourteen (14) day period unless time is extended by the court. There will no oral hearings
Opposing counsel shall answer in a Uke manner within fourteen (14) days thereafter. All motions will be considered submitted at the_ end of said fourteen (14) day period unless time is extended by the court. There will no oral hearings
Page 4 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CASES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An application to continue the pretrial conference must be addressed to the assigned judge.
Any application for ·.continuance of the conference.shall be addressed to the Judge to whom the case has bE!en assigned.
Page 5 | (2) Pretrials
A continuance of a trial or hearing requires a written motion from the party or counsel stating the reason.
No party shall be granted a continuance of a trial or a hearing without a written motion from the . stating the. rea$0n fc:>r the • · party or his counsel . . . continuance.
Page 7 | Continuances
When counsel's conflicting trial assignment prompts a continuance request, the case set first has priority; criminal cases take priority over civil cases, and other continuance requests are within the trial court's discretion.
the same or another trial court of this state, �he case which was first set for trial shall have priority and shaH be tried on the . date assigned. Criminal cases assigned for trial have priority over civil cases assigned for trial. The granting of any other request for continuance of a scheduled trial is a matter with the discretion of the trial court.
Page 7 | Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
The attorney filing objections must obtain a hearing date from the assignment clerk; if the attorney fails to do so, no oral hearing will be granted.
It wi.11 be the duty of the attorney filing said objections to obtain a hearing date from the assignment clerk. If counsel objecting should fall to obtain a hearing date, no oral hearing will be granted.
Page 13 | MAGISTRATES