Lebanon Municipal Court, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- A motion to continue a hearing already on an attorney’s calendar must comply with Sup.R. 41 and Loc.R. 5.0(J), unless an emergency is stated with particularity in the motion.
- Absent the presentation of an Agreed Entry or Order that complies with Marsy's Law, if a motion to continue is filed on a Marsy's Law case, the motion will not be heard until the scheduled court day and time. The case will be called on the record to address the motion, which may or not be granted.
- If the case has already been scheduled for a trial or motion hearing, the Court may not grant a motion to continue.
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Request must include
- A continuance requires a written, endorsed motion showing good cause and Court approval, stating the opposing party’s position or efforts to reach them; requests are subject to the seven-calendar-day timing rule and diligence exception, late or noncompliant requests are not ruled on until the hearing, and the judicial officer may waive requirements for good cause.
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Document Format Requirements14 rules
If a party wants to proffer a photo or video from an electronic device, such as a cell phone or computer, that party has a duty to copy the media or physical document to a device that can be submitted and retained by the Court.
If a party proffering an exhibit wants to use the Court's computer system to display a video, photo, or other media, that person has a duty, in advance of the trial or hearing, to ensure it is compatible with the Court's equipment.
Unless otherwise ordered, each party shall have their exhibits pre-marked, with the Plaintiff using numbers and the Defendant using letters.
G. E-Filed Documents. 1. Format. All e-Filed documents must be formatted in accordance with these Rules.
2. An e-Filed document may not contain internal or external links to other documents or references to the court's E-Filing Portal.
A document bearing a nonparty third party’s signature must be submitted electronically as a hand-signed, scanned PDF.
- File type
Court's wording
3. Third-Party Signatures. A document containing the signature of a third party, who is not a party to the action (i.e., affidavit signed by a doctor, military affidavit signed by a staff member or company representative, etc.), shall be electronically submitted only as a hand-signed, scanned-in PDF document.
E-filed documents requiring an attorney’s or filing party’s signature must be hand-signed or use the applicable specified signature format and information.
Court's wording
1. Attorney and Filing Party Signature. E-filed documents that require an attorney's or filing party's signature must be signed by hand or as follows: /s/Attorney Name Attorney Name, Registration Number Attorney for [Party] Law Firm Address Telephone Number Email Address or /s/Party Signature Party's Name Address Telephone Number Email Address
3. PDF. All documents submitted for e-Filing shall be filed in Portable Document Format (PDF).
- File type
The use and filing of a ticket that is produced by computer or other electronic means is hereby authorized in the Lebanon Municipal Court. The electronically produced ticket shall conform in all substantive respects to the Uniform Traffic Ticket.
The Court will not purchase additional equipment or software to assist a party for the presentation of evidence.
All papers offered for filling with the Court shall be typewritten or printed and shall be on 8 ½" by 11" paper. Original documents attached or offered as exhibits and official Court forms supplied by the Clerk are exempt from the requirements of this Rule.
- Paper size
- Letter
O. Legible Copies. All documents filed with the Court shall be sufficiently legible. The Court may order stricken any illegible document, or any document that does not conform to these Rules.
Formatting
- •All documents filed with the Court must be sufficiently legible
All documents filed by facsimile shall be legible; the Clerk may reject any document that is illegible, in whole or in part.
4. Judge or Magistrate Signatures. Electronic documents may be signed by a judge or magistrate via a digitized image of his or her signature, or by electronic signature.
Document Filing Requirements36 rules
Every filing's certificate of service must state the service date and manner, identify each recipient and their business and email addresses, and be signed under the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Document
- Filing
- Placement
- Certificate section
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
The certificate of service on all filings shall state the date and manner of service designating whether it was sent by certified mail, facsimile transmission, email, hand delivery, or otherwise. The certificate of service on all filings shall state the name, business address, and email address for service of each attorney or party to whom the filing is directed and shall be signed in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
At the Court's discretion, a party may be permitted to participate in a conference or hearing by audio or video conference. All hearings shall be recorded. Any party who desires to have a hearing scheduled in this manner shall request same in a written motion filed with the Clerk.
All requests for a view of the scene shall be made in writing and filed at least 14 days prior to trial, with notice to the opposing party.
An audio/video deposition submission must include the officer’s written certification of the oath or affirmation and accuracy of the recording, together with the officer’s deposition log.
Court's wording
The audio/video version of the deposition transcript shall include an attached written certification from the officer who took the audio/video deposition. The certification shall state that the witness was fully sworn or affirmed by the officer and that the audio/video version of the deposition is a true record of the testimony given by the witness. The officer's log of the deposition shall be included with the certification.
The audio/video version of the deposition shall be marked as an exhibit of the party who presented the deposition and shall be retained as evidence in the trial or hearing.
For every deposition to be used at any trial or hearing, a transcript must first be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
An audio/video deposition will not be accepted or presented unless a written transcript accompanies the submission.
Court's wording
The Court will not accept or permit the audio/video version of the deposition transcript to be presented during a trial or hearing unless a written transcript of the deposition accompanies the submission.
The party offering exhibits must provide two copies to the Court, one for the judicial officer and one for witnesses.
Court's wording
The party proffering the exhibit shall provide a copy of all exhibits to each party prior to the hearing, and provide two copies to the Court: one for the judicial officer and one to be used by witnesses.
Bulky or oversized exhibits will be photographed and returned, and each photograph must clearly show the exhibit number.
Court's wording
Exhibits that are bulky or oversized shall be photographed by the Clerk or Bailiff, and returned to the attorney who proffered the exhibit and/or arresting agency. All photographed exhibits must clearly show the exhibit number.
Counsel must take reasonable measures, including obtaining supplemental reports, to ensure the report covers the expert’s opinions on each issue; the expert may not testify or opine on unreported issues.
Court's wording
It is counsel's responsibility to take reasonable measures, including the procurement of supplemental reports, to ensure that each report adequately sets forth the expert's opinion. The report of an expert must reflect his or her opinions as to each issue about which the expert will testify. An expert will not be permitted to testify or provide opinions on issues not raised in his or her report.
All requests for a continuance shall include a proposed Order with blanks for the new time and date.
- Document
- Continuance request
Must include
- •Proposed order
A continuance motion based on the attorney’s conflicting hearing in another court must include documentation of that conflict.
Court's wording
When the continuance of a trial or hearing is requested because there is a scheduling conflict for the attorney to appear in another case assigned for a hearing on the same date and time in another court, the motion shall be accompanied by documentation of the conflict.
A party may not call an expert witness to testify unless a written report has been procured from the expert and forwarded to all attorneys and parties, if unrepresented, prior to the time of trial. Unless good cause is shown, all reports must be supplied as set forth in the scheduling order, but no later than 30 days prior to trial. This Rule shall not apply to Small Claims cases, unless specifically ordered by the presiding Judge or Magistrate.
Documents subsequently submitted to the Clerk for filing shall contain the same information as set forth above.
Counsel must file a Notice of Appearance containing the specified attorney, contact, representation, and appearance-limitation information.
Court's wording
In all cases, Counsel shall file a Notice of Appearance, which shall contain the following information: (1) attorney's name and signature; (2) Ohio Supreme Court registration number; (3) business address; (4) direct line telephone number; (5) fax number, if any; (6) the attorney's personal email address; (7) party or parties the attorney represents; and (8) limitations on the appearance, if any.
A motion to withdraw must be written, state the specified information, include a service certification, and be filed seven calendar days before a scheduled hearing unless the Court approves otherwise.
- Document
- Motion to withdraw
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
Counsel must file a written motion, stating: (1) the reasons for the application; (2) the date and time of the next scheduled hearing, if a hearing has been set; (3) a certification of service on opposing counsel and the client; and (4) the motion is filed seven calendar days prior the scheduled hearing date, unless otherwise approved by the Court.
Once an appearance is made, an attorney may withdraw from a case only with leave of Court.
Papers offered for filing must include the case number, assigned Judge or Magistrate, a document title identifying the filing party, and the specified attorney information when applicable.
- Document
- Paper offered for filing
Must include
- •Judge name
- •Case number
Court's wording
All papers offered for filing with the Court shall include the following: (1) case number; (2) the name of the Judge or Magistrate assigned to the case; (3) title of the document (answer, motion, etc.) containing the name of the party filing it; and (4) the typed name, signature, office address, direct telephone number, fax number, personal email address, and Ohio Supreme Court Registration Number of the attorney, if applicable.
The revised document must be so identified and must reference the date of the filing of the document being revised in its title.
The request for rejection must contain either the case number or the e-File Confirmation Number of the e- Filing sought to be rejected.
When the Clerk strikes a document upon the order of a judge or magistrate, the Clerk must annotate the docket to show that it has been stricken and the reason therefore.
The motion must be accompanied by a signed declaration explaining the failure to meet the deadline.
In all proceedings in the Lebanon Municipal Court, all motions shall be made in writing and be accompanied by a written memorandum.
A written not guilty plea shall be filed along with the attorney's notice of appearance and waiver of the right to a speedy trial.
A demand for trial by jury must be in writing.
Court's wording
A demand for trial by jury must be in writing and filed with the Clerk not less than ten days prior to the date set for trial, or on or before the third day following receipt of notice of the date set for trial, whichever is later.
After a jury demand has been filed, should the defendant determine that a jury is not desirable, the defendant must waive the jury demand in writing.
The notice of the incarceration-cost hearing must state the deposit, proposed amount due, potential payment or refund, hearing date and time, appearance guidance, and refund information.
Court's wording
Notice of said hearing shall be given to the defendant, which notice shall specify: (1) the sum deposited by the defendant for said confinement; (2) the amount proposed by the confining authorities to be due; (3) the amount which will be due to be paid by the defendant or to be refunded to the defendant if the Court finds the amount proposed by the confining authorities to be appropriate; (4) instructions to the defendant as to the date and time of the hearing; (5) that the defendant need not appear at the hearing unless he wishes to contest the proposed amount of reimbursement, or his ability to pay; and (6) that if the deposit exceeds the sum adjudged to be due for reimbursement, the excess deposit will be refunded to the defendant.
As appropriate to the litigation, the pretrial statement must address discovery, trial witnesses, settlement negotiations, expert reports, special damages, exhibits, and unusual issues; an unlisted witness is excluded absent good cause excused by the Court.
Court's wording
Each pretrial statement shall contain a statement sufficiently addressing each of the following items as are appropriate to the litigation: Discovery. Counsel or the pro se party shall advise the Court of the status of discovery and, if not completed, the nature of additional discovery and the time anticipated to complete. List of Witnesses. Counsel or the pro se party shall list all lay and expert witnesses who will testify at trial. Failure to list a witness in the pretrial statement shall result in the witness being excluded from testimony at trial, unless excused by the Court for good cause shown. Settlement Negotiations. Status of all settlement negotiations. Exchange of Medical and/or Expert Reports. A copy of each expert's written report, or summary of the expert's report where no written report is available to counsel prior to the pretrial, shall be furnished to all counsel/unrepresented parties, and the Court. Special Damages. Where appropriate, trial counsel shall list all special damages and furnish opposing counsel/unrepresented party verification of those damages. 6. Exhibits. Trial counsel or the pro se party shall list all exhibits that he/she expects to introduce at trial. Unusual Issues of Fact or Law.
The application for appointment of a Trustee shall include a complete and accurate statement, under oath, of: (1) the debtor's name, address, and
At the time of filing the application, the attorney for the debtor or pro se party shall certify to the Clerk that two copies of the notice of appointment of trustee will be mailed to each listed creditor within 24 hours of filing.
A written default-judgment motion must state specified complaint, service, and answer information; list supported damages; and include a proposed entry and an affidavit addressing age, competence, and military service.
Court's wording
All motions for default judgment shall be in writing and clearly state the date the complaint was filed, how service was made, proof of service and answer date. All motions for default judgment shall also contain a list of all damages supported by affidavit, documentary or other evidence. A proposed entry shall accompany the motion as well as an affidavit addressing issues concerning age, competence and military service.
A proposed entry or order shall accompany any motion filed with the Court.
Each notice shall contain the name of the applicant, the sum the applicant claims is owing to the creditor, the time and place objections to said application shall be heard, and space for the verification or objection of the creditor.
All traffic offenders must show proof of insurance.
A copy of the digitally recorded audio proceedings, or a portion thereof, may be requested by written Praecipe filed with the Clerk.
Fees for legal services rendered to the debtor by counsel of record in the trusteeship may be added or increased only by entry endorsed by counsel and the debtor.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Unrepresented filers who do not use e-filing must file all documents by mail, commercial carrier, or personal delivery to the Clerk's Office.
Unrepresented filers who do not utilize the e-Filing system must file all documents by mail, commercial carrier service, or by personal delivery to the Clerk of Court's Office.
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Appellate filings must be submitted on paper.
Appellate filings shall be submitted by paper document filing.
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Facsimile filings are accepted as originals, but senders must retain the signed original for the case and bear transmission risks.
Filing by Facsimile. All documents filed by facsimile will be accepted by the Court effectively as an original. The original with original signatures must be maintained by the sender and be available upon demand by the Court until such time as the case is closed. The sender bears the risks of transmitting a document by facsimile.
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An attorney registering for e-filing must complete the Attorney Access Form and submit it to the Clerk's Office by hard copy or email.
1. To register for e-Filing, an attorney must complete the Attorney Access Form, which can be found on the Clerk of Court's website and submit the completed form to the Clerk's Office via hard copy or email.
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Only one captioned document may be included in each e-filing, but attachments to that document may be included in the same e-filing.
Only one captioned document may be filed per e-Filing. This provision does not preclude the inclusion of attachments to a motion, brief, or other filed document in the same e-Filing.
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Documents submitted through the e-File Portal should not also be emailed or provided in hard copy to the Court or Clerk.
Documents submitted via the e-File Portal should not also be emailed or provided via hard copy to the Court or the Clerk of Courts.
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During an E-Filing Portal technical failure, filers may submit documents on paper or by facsimile to meet jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional deadlines.
When the E-Filing Portal is subject to a technical failure, filers may file documents in paper format or via facsimile to comply with jurisdictional and non- jurisdictional deadlines.
Page 21 | 2. Missed Deadline as a Result of E-Filers Technical Failure
Unrepresented parties may use the e-Filing system.
Unrepresented parties may utilize the e-Filing system.
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Criminal filings may be e-filed through the Court's e-Filing Portal, except documents filed under seal.
C. All criminal filings, except documents to be filed under seal, may be e-Filed using the Court's e-Filing Portal.
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Attorneys are encouraged, but not required by this provision, to use the Court's e-Filing system.
B. All attorneys are encouraged to use the court's e-Filing system.
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The Clerk accepts filings in civil and criminal cases by electronic transmission.
A. The Clerk of Courts currently accepts filings for civil and criminal cases by electronic transmission.
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Documents may be submitted to the Clerk for e-filing at any time, including weekends.
Documents may be submitted to the Clerk for e-Filing 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Page 18 | Filing Date and Time of E-Filed Documents
Civil e-filing is available through the linked filing website.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A view-of-the-scene request must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
All requests for a view of the scene shall be made in writing and filed at least 14 days prior to trial, with notice to the opposing party.
Page 8 | 5.0 General Provisions Applicable to all Proceedings
Unless the Court orders otherwise, an audio/video deposition intended for trial or hearing must be submitted to the Clerk of Courts at least five working days beforehand.
If an audio/video version of a deposition transcript is to be presented during a trial or hearing, the attorney or party presenting the audio/video version of the deposition transcript shall submit the audio/video version of the deposition to the Clerk of Courts within five working days prior to the trial or hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Page 9 | Deposition Transcripts
A change to information in the initial Notice of Appearance must be reported immediately by filing a new notice.
If any information set forth in the initial Notice of Appearance is subsequently changed, it shall be reported immediately by the filing of a new Notice of Appearance.
Page 12 | 7.0 Counsel of Record
A motion to withdraw must be filed seven calendar days before the scheduled hearing unless the Court approves otherwise.
Counsel must file a written motion, stating: (1) the reasons for the application; (2) the date and time of the next scheduled hearing, if a hearing has been set; (3) a certification of service on opposing counsel and the client; and (4) the motion is filed seven calendar days prior the scheduled hearing date, unless otherwise approved by the Court.
Page 12 | 7.0 Counsel of Record
For an accepted e-filing, the effective filing date and time correspond to the date and time of submission to the E-Filing Portal.
The electronic timestamp, and the effective date and time of filing, will correspond to the date and time the e-Filing was submitted to the E-Filing Portal.
Page 18 | E-Filed Document Accepted
A rejected document is considered filed upon submission if its deficiencies are corrected timely, within no more than two business days.
A rejected document will be considered filed upon submission, provided any deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner, not to exceed two business days.
Page 18 | E-Filed Document Rejected
An e-Filer may file a revised document only if no party has responded to the original, and must file it within the time permitted for the original document.
An e-Filer who wishes to make corrections or additions to a previously filed document may file a revised document if no response has been made to the original filing by any party. • The revised document must be filed within the time permitted for the filing of the original document.
Page 19 | Filings Amended After Submission
Should the e-Filer fail to correct deficiencies within two business days, the Clerk shall notify the assigned judge or magistrate, who shall take any action deemed appropriate, which may include, but not be limited to, striking documents, dismissing actions, or issuing corrective orders.
Should the e-Filer fail to correct deficiencies within two business days, the Clerk shall notify the assigned judge or magistrate, who shall take any action deemed appropriate, which may include, but not be limited to, striking documents, dismissing actions, or issuing corrective orders.
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The response-filing period for a properly filed revised document begins on the date the revised document is filed.
The time for filing a response to a revised document properly filed under this rule begins to run from the date the revised document is filed.
Page 19 | Filings Amended After Submission
After acceptance, an e-filed document cannot be withdrawn, deleted, or altered, and only a judge or magistrate may strike it if filed in error.
After the Clerk accepts an e-Filing, the e-Filed document cannot be withdrawn, deleted, or altered. After acceptance, only a judge or magistrate can strike an e-Filing in the event it has been filed in error.
Page 20 | Documents Filed in Error
A stricken, improperly formatted document is treated as not filed, and the filer must seek leave to refile if the filing deadline has expired.
If the improperly formatted document is stricken, it will be treated as if it were not filed. If the deadline has expired for filing the document in question, the filer must seek leave of court to re-file it.
Page 20 | Formatting Errors
If the Court finds that a system failure prevented e-filing, it must deem the document filed as of the attempted submission date.
If the Court determines from the motion described in these Rules that a system failure prevented a filer from e-Filing a document, the Court must enter an order deeming the document filed as of the date of the attempted electronic submission.
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Technical failures cannot extend jurisdictional deadlines, including statutes of limitation and appeal deadlines.
Technical failures, whether the fault of the E-Filing Portal or otherwise, cannot extend jurisdictional deadlines (such as statutes of limitation or deadlines for appeal).
Page 21 | 2. Missed Deadline as a Result of E-Filers Technical Failure
A filer affected by a system outage may move to have a document deemed filed on its attempted submission date, but must submit it no later than the next business day after official acknowledgement of the outage.
Filers who are unable to electronically submit their filings due to a system outage, and who then submit their filings no later than the next business day after an official acknowledgement of the system outage, may file a properly supported motion for an order permitting the document to be deemed filed as of the date it was electronically submitted.
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A party who misses a non-jurisdictional deadline because of technical problems may move to file instanter by the next business day after the problems are resolved, subject to the Court’s discretion.
a. Non-jurisdictional Deadlines. A party who misses a non- jurisdictional deadline because of technical problems with the filer's equipment, software, or internet access may move the Court to file a document instanter no later than the next business day following the resolution of the party's technical problems. 1. The motion must be accompanied by a signed declaration explaining the failure to meet the deadline. 11. The judge or magistrate assigned to the case may grant or deny such motion in his or her discretion.
Page 21 | 2. Missed Deadline as a Result of E-Filers Technical Failure
Motions must meet the applicable Ohio criminal or civil procedure deadlines unless the Court orders a different time.
Motions must be filed within the time limits established by the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, unless a different time is ordered by the Court.
Page 22 | 13. Pleadings and Motions
A pleading filed by mail is deemed filed on the date the Clerk time-stamps it as received.
All pleadings filed by mail shall be deemed filed as of the date the Clerk time-stamps the document received.
Page 22 | 13. Pleadings and Motions
A witness-subpoena praecipe must be filed with the Clerk at least five business days before trial or hearing and must be accompanied by the applicable deposit.
The praecipe for a subpoena of a witness shall be filed with the Clerk no later than five business days before the date of trial or hearing, with the applicable deposit.
Page 23 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
A written jury demand must be filed with the Clerk by the later of ten days before trial or the third day after receipt of notice of the trial date.
A demand for trial by jury must be in writing and filed with the Clerk not less than ten days prior to the date set for trial, or on or before the third day following receipt of notice of the date set for trial, whichever is later.
Page 24 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
Trial counsel or an unrepresented party must file a pretrial statement at least seven days before the pretrial conference.
At least seven days prior to the pretrial conference, trial counsel or an unrepresented party shall file a pretrial statement.
Page 25 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, B. Pretrial Statement
A witness-subpoena praecipe and the applicable deposit must be filed with the Clerk no later than five business days before trial.
The praecipe for a subpoena of a witness shall be filed with the Clerk no later than five business days before the date of trial, with the applicable deposit.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, Subpoena for Witness
If no entry is provided before the presentation-of-entry hearing date, all parties must appear unless an extension has been requested before that date.
If an entry is not provided prior to the presentation of entry hearing date, and no extension has been requested prior to such date, all parties shall appear at the time and date of the presentation of entry hearing.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases
Where appropriate, counsel must submit a default-judgment application within 15 days unless the Court directs otherwise; the case may be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Default Judgment. Where appropriate under the Rules of Civil Procedure, counsel shall submit an application for default judgment within 15 days, or otherwise as directed by the Court, or the case may be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Page 27 | Default Judgment
The Clerk must accept, docket, and scan paper filings by the end of the next business day or as soon as practicable, and retain the original.
The Clerk must accept the paper document filing, docket the document, and scan the document before the end of the next business day or as soon as practicable, and retain the original for placement in the case file.
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Prior to acceptance for filing, the Clerk may reject a document from the E-Filing Portal upon timely request by the e-Filer.
Prior to acceptance for filing, the Clerk may reject a document from the E-Filing Portal upon timely request by the e-Filer.
Page 20 | Documents Filed in Error
For an unexpected outage, the Clerk must post a message on the Clerk’s website and the E-Filing Portal.
Unexpected Outage. If the system outage is unexpected, the Clerk must post a message on the Clerk's website and on the E-Filing Portal.
Page 20 | System Errors
For a planned or anticipated outage, the Clerk must post an alert on the Clerk’s website and the E-Filing Portal identifying the relevant timeframe.
a. Anticipated Outage. If the system outage is planned or anticipated ahead of time, the Clerk must post a message on the Clerk's website and on the E-Filing Portal alerting filers of a possible system outage. This message is an official acknowledgment of a system outage that may have prevented some filers from submitting their filings within a certain timeframe, as identified in the message.
Page 20 | System Errors
The Clerk must notify the Court and the public of an E-Filing Portal malfunction lasting more than one hour.
The Clerk must notify the Court and the public of any malfunction with the E-Filing Portal greater than one hour.
Page 20 | System Errors
The Clerk reviews e-filing submissions during normal business hours and either accepts or rejects them.
The Clerk will perform a Clerk review of the submission during Normal business hours and will either accept or reject the submission.
Page 18 | Filing Date and Time of E-Filed Documents
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Electronic or email filing does not eliminate the obligation to serve opposing counsel or parties as required by the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The availability of e-Filing or email filing shall not serve to eliminate any requirements to serve opposing counsel or parties pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 8 | 5.0 General Provisions Applicable to all Proceedings
The opposing party must receive notice of a request for a view of the scene.
All requests for a view of the scene shall be made in writing and filed at least 14 days prior to trial, with notice to the opposing party.
Page 8 | 5.0 General Provisions Applicable to all Proceedings
Before the hearing, the offering party must provide all parties copies of the exhibits and provide two copies to the Court for the specified uses.
The party proffering the exhibit shall provide a copy of all exhibits to each party prior to the hearing, and provide two copies to the Court: one for the judicial officer and one to be used by witnesses.
Page 9 | G. Exhibits
A motion to withdraw must include a certification of service on opposing counsel and the client.
a certification of service on opposing counsel and the client
Page 12 | 7.0 Counsel of Record
Documents other than the Complaint must contain proof of service in the form provided by Civ.R. 5(D).
Proof of Service. All documents, except the Complaint, are required to be served on other parties shall contain proof of service in the form provided by Civ.R. 5(D).
Page 15 | Proof of Service
Plaintiffs must tender enough service copies for all defendants with the original complaint.
M. Copies of the Complaint. The Plaintiff(s) shall tender, along with the original complaint, a sufficient number of service copies for all defendants to be served.
Page 15 | M. Copies of the Complaint
If an electronic ticket is issued at the scene, the issuing officer must provide the defendant with a paper copy.
If an electronically produced ticket is issued at the scene of an alleged offense, the issuing officer shall provide the defendant with a paper copy of the ticket.
Page 23 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
If no method of service is specified, the Clerk must serve all defendants by certified mail.
In the event no method of service is specified, the Clerk shall serve all defendants by certified mail.
Page 25 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases
For each new civil case, the summons must be served under the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure consistently with any service praecipe in the complaint.
Upon the filing of each new civil case, the Clerk shall prepare a summons, which shall be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure consistent with the praccipe for service, if any, contained on the complaint.
Page 25 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases
The hearing notice must be mailed by ordinary mail to the defendant’s last known address at least seven days before the hearing.
The notice of hearing shall be mailed by ordinary mail to the last known address of the defendant at least seven days before the scheduled hearing.
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Where appropriate, trial counsel must list all special damages and furnish opposing counsel or an unrepresented party with verification of those damages.
Special Damages. Where appropriate, trial counsel shall list all special damages and furnish opposing counsel/unrepresented party verification of those damages.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, B. Pretrial Statement
Each expert’s written report, or a summary when no written report is available to counsel before the pretrial, must be furnished to all counsel or unrepresented parties and the Court.
Exchange of Medical and/or Expert Reports. A copy of each expert's written report, or summary of the expert's report where no written report is available to counsel prior to the pretrial, shall be furnished to all counsel/unrepresented parties, and the Court.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, B. Pretrial Statement
Two copies of the trustee appointment notice must be mailed to each listed creditor within 24 hours after the application is filed.
At the time of filing the application, the attorney for the debtor or pro se party shall certify to the Clerk that two copies of the notice of appointment of trustee will be mailed to each listed creditor within 24 hours of filing.
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Upon filing a small-claims petition, notice must be issued to the defendant by certified mail unless otherwise instructed.
Case Management in Small Claims Cases. Upon filing a small claim petition, notice to the defendant or defendants will be issued by certified mail, unless otherwise instructed.
Page 28 | Case Management in Small Claims Cases
The Clerk of Court is authorized to use USPS electronic return receipts for certified-mail service.
M. The Clerk of Court is authorized to use electronic return receipts from the United States Postal Service for certified mail service.
Page 11 | M. Reminders by the Clerk of Court
Electronic proof of service for Court-sent certified or express mail satisfies the Civil Rules' service requirements.
Electronic proof of service for certified or express mail sent by the Court shall be deemed in compliance with the service requirements of the Civil Rules.
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Use of electronic return receipts is not mandatory.
The use of electronic return receipts is not mandatory.
Page 11 | M. Reminders by the Clerk of Court
The Court and Clerk will issue, journalize, and serve notices, orders, and other documents electronically when available.
D. The Court and Clerk will issue, journalize, and serve notices, orders, and other documents electronically, when available.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The Appendix C schedule must be followed for listed criminal and traffic violations.
C. Traffic Violations Bureau. Pursuant to Traf.R. 13 and Crim.R. 4.1, the schedule attached as 'Appendix C' shall be followed for listed criminal and traffic violations.
Page 6 | 3.0 Fees and Costs — C. Traffic Violations Bureau
When a defendant pays the Appendix C amounts for multiple violations in one case, the Clerk assesses the local court cost once and reduces the waiver amount accordingly.
If a defendant is cited for multiple violations in one case, and chooses to pay the amounts indicated in 'Appendix C,' the Clerk shall only assess the local court cost once per case, and shall reduce the waiver amount for the multiple violations accordingly.
Page 7 | 3.0 Fees and Costs
A $2.50 fee is charged when each new criminal or traffic case is filed.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to charge an additional fee of $2.50 on the filing of each new criminal and traffic case.
Page 7 | 4.0 Court Costs
A $1.25 computerized legal research fee is charged on the filing of each criminal action.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to charge a fee of $1.25 on the filing of each criminal action in order to address the Court's computerized legal research needs.
Page 7 | 4.0 Court Costs
An additional $26.00 is assessed for each new criminal case.
In addition to all other court costs, the Court will assess an additional $26.00 in costs for each new criminal case, $26.25 for each new traffic moving violation, and $46.25 for each new traffic non-moving violation.
Page 7 | 4.0 Court Costs
After the Legal Aid payment on new filings, the Clerk distributes other civil costs 65% to Local Costs and 35% to the Court's Special Projects Fund.
After payment is made to Legal Aid pursuant to R.C. 1901.26(C) on new filings, all other civil costs collected by the Clerk shall be distributed on a pro rata basis, 65% to Local Costs and 35% to the Court's Special Projects Fund.
Page 7 | 4.0 Court Costs
The costs are distributed 65% to Local Costs and 35% to the Court's Special Projects Fund.
distributed, on a pro rata basis, 65% to Local Costs and 35% to the Court's Special Projects Fund.
Page 7 | 3.0 Fees and Costs
A $5.00 fee is charged for each new criminal and traffic case for the Community Control Fund.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to charge a fee of $5.00 for each new criminal and traffic case into this fund.
Page 7 | 4.0 Court Costs
A view-of-the-scene request in a civil case must include the appropriate scheduled cost deposit; a criminal-case request does not require a deposit.
In civil cases, the request shall be accompanied by an appropriate cost deposit according to the attached schedule. In criminal cases, the request need not be accompanied by a cost deposit.
Page 8 | 5.0 General Provisions Applicable to all Proceedings
The filer is responsible for fees assessed under these Rules.
Fees will be assessed by the filer per these Rules.
Page 15 | Filing by Facsimile
Failure to pay the correct filing fees, including fees for a requested jury demand, may result in rejection of an e-filed document.
failure to pay correct filing fees, including those for a requested jury demand;
Page 18 | E-Filed Document Rejected
A defendant applying for a court-appointed attorney will be charged an application fee in accordance with law.
The defendant will be charged an application fee in accordance with law.
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Once the required cost deposit is made, the copy shall be provided within a reasonable time.
Once the required cost deposit is made, the copy shall be provided within a reasonable time.
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The applicable deposit must accompany a witness-subpoena praecipe.
The praecipe for a subpoena of a witness shall be filed with the Clerk no later than five business days before the date of trial or hearing, with the applicable deposit.
Page 23 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
Fines and costs must be paid on the sentencing date unless the Judge specifies otherwise.
All fines and costs must be paid on the date of sentencing, unless otherwise specified by the Judge.
Page 24 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
A person convicted of an offense other than a minor misdemeanor and confined at the City’s expense must reimburse the City for confinement expenses.
any person convicted of an offense other than a minor misdemeanor and, as a consequence, is confined in the Warren County Jail or elsewhere at the expense of the City, shall reimburse the City of Lebanon for its expenses incurred by reason of said confinement.
Page 24 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
A person filing a civil action or proceeding must deposit the scheduled court costs with the complaint unless the Court approves evidence of inability to pay; the Clerk must refuse a complaint filed without the deposit.
Any person filing a civil action or proceeding shall deposit with his or her complaint the corresponding court cost deposit set forth in the attached schedule, unless an affidavit or other evidence of such party's inability to make the required deposit is approved by the Court. The Clerk shall refuse to accept the filing of any complaint if the required deposit is not included.
Page 25 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases
The Clerk may not enter a Satisfaction of Judgment until all Court costs have been paid.
No 'Satisfaction of Judgment' shall be entered by the Clerk unless and until all Court costs have been paid.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, F. Satisfaction of Judgment
The applicable deposit must accompany a witness-subpoena praecipe filed with the Clerk.
The praecipe for a subpoena of a witness shall be filed with the Clerk no later than five business days before the date of trial, with the applicable deposit.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, Subpoena for Witness
The party demanding a jury trial must pay the deposit set forth in the Rules when filing the demand, unless the Court orders otherwise.
The party making the demand shall pay the deposit set forth in these Rules, at the time of filing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Page 26 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases, D. Demand and Deposit for Jury in Civil Matters
If a person waives appearance and does not contest a waivable ticket, the listed amount must be paid by the court date.
If your traffic ticket is waivable, and you choose to waive your right to appear before the Judge or contest the ticket, you will need to pay the amount listed below on or before your Court date.
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A defendant may pay the scheduled amount on or before the Court date to avoid appearing in Court.
Defendants can pay the amount listed on the schedule, on or before the Court date, to avoid a Court appearance.
Page 6 | 3.0 Fees and Costs — C. Traffic Violations Bureau
Unpaid financial obligations may be referred to a collection agency, and the defendant is responsible for the agency’s fees.
Any unpaid financial obligations to the Court may be submitted to a collection agency; the defendant is responsible for the fees applied by the collection agency.
Page 24 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
The Court may assess cancellation costs against the party canceling a jury demand if the jury has been summoned and the Clerk cannot notify all jurors.
If a jury is canceled after it has been summoned into Court, and the Clerk is unable to notify all jurors of said cancellation, the Court may assess costs so incurred to the party canceling the jury demand.
Page 24 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
The Clerk of Court must charge 1% of any rent deposit received, assessed as court costs.
The Clerk of Court shall charge 1% of any rent deposit received, as permitted by R.C. 5321.07(D), which shall be assessed as court costs.
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The Clerk or Deputy Clerk must distribute debtor funds at least every six months and retain 2% of the total amount paid to defray costs.
The Clerk or Deputy Clerk shall supervise payments of debtors and distribute the funds in each case at least every six months, less 2% of the total amount paid to be retained by the Clerk of Courts to defray costs.
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A post-judgment motion to modify sentence costs $100.00 for an offense other than a minor misdemeanor.
Post Judgment Motion to Modify Sentence Other Than Minor Misdemeanor $100.00
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
A notice of appeal to the 12th District Court of Appeals costs $225.00.
Notice to Appeal 12th District Court of Appeals $225.00
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
The state-imposed bail surcharge is $25.00.
Bail Surcharge (State Imposed) $25.00
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A motion to seal following dismissal or a not-guilty finding costs $0.00.
Dismissal or Not Guilty Finding $0.00
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Photocopies cost $0.10 per page.
Photocopies $.10/page
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
A guilty finding for a probation violation costs $100.00.
Guilty Finding - Probation Violation $100.00
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A certified copy of any entry order costs $5.00.
Certified Copies of Any Entry Order $5.00
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A public defender application costs $25.00.
Public Defender Application $25.00
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
A post-judgment motion to modify sentence costs $20.00 for a minor misdemeanor.
Post Judgment Motion to Modify Sentence Minor Misdemeanor $20.00
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
The court keeps 10% of cash bonds, but excludes O.R. bonds.
(The Court Keeps 10% of Cash Bonds, O.R. Bonds Excluded)
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
The diversion supervision fee is $225.00.
Diversion Supervision Fee $225.00
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
A motion for plea in absentia costs $150.00.
Motion for Plea in Absentia $150.00
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
Basic court costs are $135.00.
Basic Court Costs $135.00
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The community control supervision fee is $50.00 per month, capped at $300.00 per year.
Community Control Supervision Fee $50.00 / (No More Than $300.00 Per Year) month
Page 29 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
A motion to seal a conviction costs $100.00.
Conviction $100.00
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A capias or bench warrant costs $30.00.
Capias or Bench Warrant $30.00
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License forfeiture costs $25.00.
License Forfeiture $25.00
Page 30 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
Local costs for a felony bind over are $25.00.
Felony Bind Over (local costs) $25.00
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The time-to-pay fee is $25.00 if all fines, costs, and supervision fees are not paid on the day of sentencing.
Time to Pay $25.00 (If all fines, costs and supervision fees are not paid day of sentencing)
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The fee is $25.00 per day or any portion of a day for each juror impaneled and alternate in a jury trial.
Jury Trials, Each Juror Impaneled, and Alternate $25.00 (Per Day or Any Portion of Day)
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Issuance of a supplemental citation costs $25.00.
Issuance of Supplemental Citation $25.00
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The returned check fee is $35.00.
Returned Check Fee $35.00
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Electronic transmission via fax costs $2.00.
Electronic Transmission via Fax $2.00
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A motion to continue costs $25.00.
Motion to Continue $25.00
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A pre-sentence investigation costs $100.00.
Pre-Sentence Investigation $100.00
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Fax and filing fees are $2.00 plus $1.00 per page.
Fax & Filing Fees (plus $1.00 per page) $2.00
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A motion to view the scene costs $100.00.
Motion to View Scene $100.00
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A thumb drive costs $10.00.
Thumb Drive Cost $10.00
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The subpoena witness fee is $12.00.
Subpoena Witness Fee $12.00
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A defendant whose financial obligations are untimely and referred by the Clerk to a collection agency is responsible for the agency's collection fees.
If a defendant's financial obligations are not paid in a timely manner and are sent to a collection agency by the Clerk, the defendant will be responsible for the collection fees imposed by the collection agency.
Page 30 | Criminal/Traffic Court Costs
The schedule of court costs and fees for criminal and traffic cases is attached and posted on the Court’s website.
A. Criminal and Traffic. The schedule of court costs and fees for criminal and traffic cases is attached and posted on the Court's website.
Page 6 | 3.0 Fees and Costs — A. Criminal and Traffic
The schedule of court costs and fees for Civil and Small Claims cases is attached and posted on the Court’s website.
B. Civil. The schedule of court costs and fees for Civil and Small Claims cases is attached and posted on the Court's website.
Page 6 | 3.0 Fees and Costs — B. Civil
Waivable tickets may be paid at the Clerk's office, by mail, by phone, or online.
These waivable tickets can be paid at the Clerk's office (50 South Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036), by mail, over the phone (1(866)-895-0198; user code #84945), or online (court.lebanonohio.gov).
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Public records may not include the listed personal and private information; only the last four digits of Social Security and financial account numbers may be listed.
The following information is deemed personal and private and may not be included in a public record: (a) Social Security Numbers. Only the last four digits of a social security number may be listed, e.g., "XXX XX-1234"; (b) Full financial account number(s). The last 4 digits of an account number may be listed, e.g., XXXX-XX 1234"; (c) Driver's License Numbers; and (d) Any other information deemed personal and private by any federal or state statute, regulation, executive order, or court ruling.
Page 13 | F. Protection of Personal and Private Information
The Clerk must keep the listed confidential documents separately within the case file; they are not file-stamped or public records.
Confidential Documents. The Clerk shall keep separately within the case file the Presentence Investigation Report ("PSI"), the Judge's notes, LEADS or other similar data, Mental Health reports, and other confidential documents. These documents shall not be file stamped and shall not be public records of the Court.
Page 13 | 10. Court Records
The filing party and counsel must remove personal and private information from filings, including attached exhibits and addenda and the other listed materials.
It is the responsibility of the filing party and counsel to remove personal and private information from a document filed with the clerk of court's office. The responsibility of the filing party and counsel to remove personal and private information extends to, and includes, exhibits and addenda attached to filings, preliminary and final judicial reports, state tax liens that use social security numbers as case numbers, medical records, and personal information such as may be found under R.C. Chapter 2907.
Page 14 | F. Protection of Personal and Private Information
The docket must never contain anyone's Social Security number or personal information that is not required to be public under R.C. 149.43.
At no time shall the docket contain the social security number of any person. At no time shall the docket contain any personal information which is not mandated by R.C. 149.43 to be considered "public record."
Page 14 | F. Protection of Personal and Private Information
Personal identifiers must be excluded from every document filed with the Court, consistent with Sup.R. 45(D).
Personal identifiers shall be excluded from all documents filed with the Court, consistent with Sup.R. 45(D).
Page 25 | 16. Case Management in Civil Cases
Personal information in pre-implementation filings or records transmitted from another court is considered public, but an affected person may petition for removal and the information will be redacted if the petition is granted.
Any personal and private information contained in documents filed prior to the implementation of this Rule is considered public. Any personal and private information in records or transcripts transmitted to this Court from another court is considered public. A party or an attorney in a case, or any other person whose personal and private information is contained in the public record of this Court may petition the Court for the removal of personal and private information and, if the request is granted, the personal and private information will be redacted.
Page 14 | F. Protection of Personal and Private Information
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Absent the presentation of an Agreed Entry or Order that complies with Marsy's Law, if a motion to continue is filed on a Marsy's Law case, the motion will not be heard until the scheduled court day and time. The case will be called on the record to address the motion, which may or not be granted.
Absent the presentation of an Agreed Entry or Order that complies with Marsy's Law, if a motion to continue is filed on a Marsy's Law case, the motion will not be heard until the scheduled court day and time. The case will be called on the record to address the motion, which may or not be granted.
Page 5 | B. Marsy's Law Cases — General Scheduling
A motion to continue a hearing already on an attorney’s calendar must comply with Sup.R. 41 and Loc.R. 5.0(J), unless an emergency is stated with particularity in the motion.
Motions to Continue. If a hearing has already been scheduled on an attorney's calendar, any motion to continue must strictly comply with Sup.R. 41 and Loc.R. 5.0(J). The only exception is if there is an emergency, which must be stated with particularity in the motion.
Page 5 | 2.10 Guidance for Attorneys — Motions to Continue
If the case has already been scheduled for a trial or motion hearing, the Court may not grant a motion to continue.
If the case has already been scheduled for a trial or motion hearing, the Court may not grant a motion to continue.
Page 5 | c. Scheduling - Non-Marsy's Law cases
The Court may continue a trial date because of a conflict in its trial calendar.
The Court may continue any trial date due to a conflict in the Court's trial calendar.
Page 10 | J. Continuance of Trial or Hearing
Motions to continue an arraignment will not be addressed until the case is called at its previously designated date and time.
Motions to continue or requests to waive appearance at the arraignment will not be addressed until the case is called at the date and time previously designated.
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A witness’s failure to appear will not support a continuance if the praecipe is filed within five business days of trial or hearing.
A witness' failure to appear will not be grounds for a continuance of the case if the praecipe is filed within five business days of the trial or hearing.
Page 23 | 15. Case Management in Criminal and Traffic Cases
A continuance requires a written, endorsed motion showing good cause and Court approval, stating the opposing party’s position or efforts to reach them; requests are subject to the seven-calendar-day timing rule and diligence exception, late or noncompliant requests are not ruled on until the hearing, and the judicial officer may waive requirements for good cause.
The Court is opposed to needless delay in the handling of its business. No party shall be granted a continuance of a trial or hearing except upon written motion endorsed by the moving party or counsel, showing good cause for the continuance, which then must be approved by the Court. The motion for continuance shall indicate whether the opposing counsel/party supports or opposes the motion. If the moving party is unable to contact opposing counsel/party, the moving party shall contain in the motion the specific efforts made to attempt to reach the opposing counsel/party. All requests for continuances must be filed within seven calendar days prior to the trial or hearing date, except in circumstances which by reasonable diligence could not be determined, and the request is made as soon as possible after the circumstances are known. If a request for continuance is filed within seven calendar days prior to the trial or hearing date, or the moving party does not strictly comply with this Rule, the assigned judicial officer will not rule on the motion until the scheduled hearing date. The assigned judicial officer may waive any of the requirements outlined in this Rule upon a showing of good cause.
Page 10 | J. Continuance of Trial or Hearing
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys must provide the Clerk of Court with one or more dates when they are available for the proposed hearing.
D. Attorneys shall always provide the Clerk of Court with a proposed date or dates when the attorney is available for the proposed hearing.
Page 6 | 2.10 Guidance for Attorneys
Attorneys and unrepresented parties filing an initial appearance or motion to continue must give the Clerk their availability for the next hearing within the next two weeks.
All attorneys and unrepresented parties that file an initial appearance or motion to continue shall provide the Clerk with dates they are available to hold the next hearing, within the next two weeks.
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A person needing disability-related accommodations must notify the Court at least ten days before a scheduled appearance.
Any person who requires special accommodations because of a handicap or disability shall notify the Court of his or her special requirements at least ten days before a scheduled court appearance.
Page 11 | 6.0 Interpretation, translation, and special accommodations
The timing for video hearings with incarcerated individuals is subject to change at any time. Any person who desires to be present for a video hearing should contact the Clerk of Court's office at 8:00 a.m. on the day the hearing is scheduled to obtain specific information. The times provided are the Court's best estimate as to when the hearings will begin and are subject to change.
The timing for video hearings with incarcerated individuals is subject to change at any time. Any person who desires to be present for a video hearing should contact the Clerk of Court's office at 8:00 a.m. on the day the hearing is scheduled to obtain specific information. The times provided are the Court's best estimate as to when the hearings will begin and are subject to change.
Page 4 | 2.0 Court Administration
Parties are encouraged to contact the Clerk to schedule an advance meeting with the Bailiff to confirm media compatibility.
Parties are encouraged to contact the Clerk to schedule a time to meet with the Bailiff, in advance of trial, to satisfy this requirement.
Page 9 | G. Exhibits
Facsimile filers are urged to verify with the Clerk that their documents were received and filed.
Anyone using facsimile filing is urged to verify receipt and filing by the Clerk.
Page 15 | Filing by Facsimile
Questions about the amount owed or whether a ticket is waivable should be directed to the Clerk's office by phone.
If you have any questions about the amount owed, or whether your ticket is waivable, please contact the Clerk's office at (513). 933-7210.
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