Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

Opposing counsel must promptly advise the Court of their position on the motion after receiving it.

Opposing counsel, upon receipt of such motion, shall promptly advise the Court of his/her position of either opposing said motion or consenting thereto.

CRITICAL

Counsel who desires a court reporter for a matter set by the Assignment Commissioner must notify the Commissioner at least three days before the hearing.

It is the duty of counsel to notify the Assignment Commissioner at least three (3) days prior to hearing upon any matter set by the Assignment Commissioner, either with or without the request of counsel, in which matter counsel desires a court reporter.

CRITICAL

Individuals needing disability, special-needs, or interpreter accommodations must notify the Court at least five Court Days before a proceeding.

Individuals with disabilities, special needs or language barriers requiring the need for an interpreter must notify the Court at least five Court Days before any hearing, conference or other proceeding to request reasonable accommodations.

CRITICAL

Counsel must immediately notify the Assignment Commissioner when a case or motion set for trial or hearing and placed on the docket settles.

It shall be the duty of counsel to immediately notify the Assignment Commissioner of the settlement of any case, including motions, which have been assigned a trial date or hearing date and placed on the docket.

CRITICAL

A party seeking relief in these cases must inform the court of the filing and arrange the earliest practical hearing date.

It shall be the affirmative duty of any pa~ ~uesting relief under these types of cases to concu1Temty inform the court of the filing In ques• lion and arrange with the court ttte eaniest_pn:i.cflcal hearing date for the lltiga.Jion.

CRITICAL

Imprisoned individuals must notify the Court at least five Court Days before a proceeding and request video-conference participation if possible.

Individuals who are imprisoned must notify the Court at least five Court Days before any hearing, conference or other proceeding and request appearance and participation by video conferencing if possible.

CRITICAL

For immediate consideration of juvenile matters before a judge or court officer, law enforcement must contact the Intake Officer or designee and carry out that officer’s instructions until superseded.

In the event any law enforcement agency shall determine immediate consideration of certain matters with respect to a juvenile should be had before a Judge or other officer of the Court, they shall contact the Intake Officer or such other member of the Court staff as said Intake Officer shall designate. The orders and/or instructions of said officer shall be carried out until other or contrary orders or instructions shall be issued by the Judge or such other court officer as may be designated by the Court.

WARNING

The Guardian ad Litem must notify the Court and counsel if the juvenile's wishes conflict with the Guardian ad Litem's recommendations.

The Guardian ad Litem has a duty to notify the Court and counsel if the juvenile's wishes are in opposition to the Guardian ad Litem's recommendations.

WARNING

Requests for certified, authenticated, or exemplified copies must be placed at least one Court Day in advance.

Any person who desires to obtain certified, authenticated or exemplified copies of Court records must place the request for the records at least one Court Day in advance to enable the Deputy Clerks adequate time to make the copies.

WARNING

Radio or television transmissions, voice recordings other than the court reporter’s, and photographs are prohibited unless authorized by the Court; requests for authorization must be made in writing at least three days before the hearing.

No radio or television transmission, voice recording device (other than a device used by the court reporter making a record in a proceeding before the Court), or taking of pictures shall be permitted, unless authorized by the Court. Any request for such authorization must be made to the Court in writing at least three (3) days prior to the hearing.

WARNING

A summary judgment motion must be set for hearing through the judge's secretary as soon as practicable.

SUMMARY JUDGEMENT: Any Motion(s} for summary Judgment shall-be fired by the date set forth above and set for hearing ihroogh the Judge's secretary as soon as practicable.

WARNING

Counsel for the party requesting a Guardian ad Litem must notify the Assignment Commissioner of the appointment.

Counsel for the party requesting the Guardian ad Litem shall be required to notify the Assignment Commissioner of said appointment.

WARNING

Deputy Clerks need up to ten Court Days’ prior notice to retrieve a closed file.

Closed files may not be in the Court’s office, so the Court’s Deputy Clerks need up to ten (10) Court Days prior notice to retrieve a closed file.

WARNING

Participants, attorneys, and witnesses should check in with a deputy clerk at least 10 minutes before the hearing.

All participants, attorneys and witnesses should be present and check in with one of the Court’s deputy clerks at least 10 minutes before the designated hearing time.

WARNING

Other persons must use the residence, work, or mobile telephone number most accessible to them during the Court’s normal hours.

All other persons must use their residence, work or mobile telephone number, whichever is most accessible to them during the Court’s normal hours.

WARNING

An Attorney/Guardian ad Litem whose fee arrangements differ from those in the required entry must notify the Court before accepting the appointment.

When an Attorney/Guardian ad Litem requires fee arrangements inconsistent with those set forth in the required entry, said Attorney/Guardian ad Litem shall so notify the Court prior to accepting the appointment.

INFO

Court Offices are open for business from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, subject to legal holidays.

The Court Offices shall be open for the transaction of Business from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, each week with legal holidays to be observed as provided by law.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

It is advisable to call the Court before visiting to determine whether a file is in storage.

It is advisable to call the Court first to determine if a file is in storage.

INFO

If you anticipate a problem with applying a Rule, the Court recommends raising it as early as possible; waiting until the last minute may delay or worsen the situation.

If you anticipate problems, bring them to the attention of the Court as early as possible so we can work through solutions together. Waiting until the last minute to raise issues with the application of a particular Rule will likely delay your case and may make the situation worse.

INFO

Before accepting a court appointment, it is recommended that the appointee discuss the case’s scope and compensation with the Court.

It is best to discuss the scope of the case and the compensation with the Court before accepting the appointment.

INFO

Contact

Phone

For a probate record more than five years old, it is advisable to call the Court first to check whether the record remains there or has been closed or sent to the archives.

If you are searching for a probate record that is more than five years old, it is advisable to call the Court first to determine whether the record is still maintained at the Court, or if it has been closed or sent to Lawrence County Archives.

INFO

Anyone may request copies of public records during the Court’s normal business hours.

Any person may request copies of the Court’s public records during the Court’s normal business hours.

INFO

A Fiduciary or attorney may request a status conference orally in person or by written application, and the Court may schedule one on its own motion by written notice.

A Fiduciary or the Fiduciary’s attorney in any estate, guardianship or trust case may request a status conference with the Court to discuss unique issues or unanticipated problems with the case. The request may be orally in person or by written application. The Court may schedule a status conference on its own motion at any time and for any reason by written notice to the Fiduciary and the Fiduciary’s attorney. A status conference is not a formal hearing for purposes of these Rules.

INFO

Contact

Phone

If unsure whether the Court is open, call in advance to verify.

If in doubt, please call the Court in advance to verify that it is open.

INFO

The Court encourages parties to use status conferences to discuss and address problems early.

A status conference is a great way to resolve problems or issues in an informal setting before they get out of hand. The Court encourages proactive steps, and is always willing to discuss and assist in solving problems. A status conference is an underused tool. It could help avoid compliance problems by addressing issues early.

INFO

If a fiduciary’s withdrawal appears imminent, the parties are advised to schedule a status conference with the Court first.

If it appears that withdrawal is likely imminent, it would be good to first schedule a status conference with the Court.