Judge Donald R. Capper

Applies to

Pleading

Attorneys must identify themselves as trial counsel and provide the specified contact information on all pleadings in civil and criminal cases; a law firm may not be named as trial attorney.

Applies to

Trial counsel withdrawal application

Must include

certificate of service

Trial counsel may withdraw only with the Court’s consent, and the application must be a written entry or motion stating the reasons and containing a certification of service to opposing counsel and the party.

Applies to

Entry of change of trial counsel

After designation, trial counsel remains in that role until the case ends unless an entry designating new trial counsel and showing prior counsel’s agreement is filed.

Proposed jury instructions are due no later than the conclusion of the evidence.

Failure to submit an entry within 60 days may result in dismissal for failure to prosecute.

Within 30 days of settlement, counsel must submit an appropriate entry to the court or set a hearing on entry of judgment.

Criminal pretrial motions must be served on all counsel.

Summons must be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.

Counsel must obtain service of summons within six months after notification of failure of service or the case may be dismissed.

Applies to

Photostatic copy request

Photostatic copies are subject to a per-page charge set by the Clerk based on production cost, and the Clerk’s office will provide an estimated reasonable fulfillment time.

Fee

$100

Applies to

Stenographic record request

A party requesting a stenographic record in writing must deposit $100 with the Court when submitting the request.

The Court accepts cash, checks, money orders, and online credit-card payments, subject to restrictions on credit-card and check payments.