Lorain Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Rules

When ordered by the court, counsel must prepare a proper journal entry and submit it to opposing counsel, unless the court extends the time.

At the judge’s request, counsel must prepare the journal entry within three days, unless the judge extends the time.

Complaints, pleadings, and other documents may be filed electronically over the Internet, subject to the local rule.

In attachment and garnishment proceedings, serve a true copy of the affidavit with the summons and attachment or garnishment order.

The required filing fee must be deposited before an action or proceeding is accepted for filing, but security for costs is waived if indigency is established.

Opposing counsel shall hav e sev en (7) day s to f ile an Answer Brief .

If your name appears on the unclaimed funds list, call the listed number.

A continuance motion must be written, proof that a copy was served on opposing counsel must be filed, and the motion must be filed at least 14 days before trial.

In civil cases, the journal entry must be a separate instrument.

With the Court's permission, a party may file a document containing non-redacted personal identifiers under seal, and the judge may require a redacted public copy.