Judge Michael J. Kemerer

Applies to

Fax filing

Fax filing itself carries no fee, but applicable court costs must be paid before the Clerk will accept and file the faxed document.

Applies to

Agreed judgment entry

An agreed-judgment-entry change of plea on a minor misdemeanor carries the maximum allowable fine plus applicable court costs unless the Court approves otherwise.

Applies to

Judgment entry

The fine and costs must be submitted in full with the Judgment Entry.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

A judgment entry must be submitted with every motion.

Applies to

Pleading

Attorneys must identify themselves as trial counsel on all civil and criminal pleadings and include the listed contact and registration information.

Applies to

Withdrawal application

Must include

certificate of service

An application to withdraw as trial counsel must be a written entry or motion stating its reasons, including a certificate of service on opposing counsel, and stating the trial date and time if set.

Motions other than those normally made at trial must be made within the time limits prescribed by the Ohio Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.

A response is due no later than the 14th day after service of the motion when no oral hearing is requested.

A document sent by mail or another delivery service is not considered filed until the Clerk’s office receives it.

Service

Mail

Counsel whose withdrawal is approved must immediately mail the entry to the client’s last known address.

Motions other than those normally made at trial must be served on opposing counsel.

The exhibit and signed cover sheet should be served on all other parties.