Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 90 rules apply across Medina County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Preliminary judicial report

    The preliminary judicial report must include the property’s permanent parcel number or another tax identification number.

  • Applies to
    Civil complaint

    Every civil complaint must be accompanied by the Court-prescribed Case Designation Form.

  • Applies to
    Subpoena

    An attorney who has appeared for a party may sign and issue a subpoena on behalf of the court where the action is pending.

Adjournments

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  • A party must promptly file a written continuance motion stating the reason once the party becomes aware that a continuance is necessary.

  • A party seeking more than the automatic leave must request it by filing a motion.

  • A continuance of a trial or hearing requires a written motion stating the reason and whether opposing counsel objects or consents.

Filing Timing

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  • Documents transmitted electronically may be submitted at any time, but same-day docketing applies to documents received from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.; documents received after 4:15 p.m. may be docketed the following business day, and weekend or legal-holiday transmissions are docketed the next business day.

  • A filing's date and time are determined from the timestamp placed on the document by the Clerk for calculating time under the cited rules.

  • A party may receive one automatic 28-day leave to plead by filing a notice of leave with the Clerk of Courts.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Other pleading or document
    Service
    Court service

    The Clerk will not serve other pleadings or documents without accompanying Instructions for Service, which are available on the Clerk of Courts website.

  • Service
    Mail

    Case-initiating complaints and pleadings must be served by certified mail with return receipt unless written instructions provide otherwise.

  • Applies to
    Subpoena
    Service
    Court service

    A party requesting a subpoena to be served by the Clerk of Courts or a sheriff must provide the Clerk with quadruplicate copies and the Fee Schedule amount as security for costs.

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Common questions about Judge Joyce V. Kimbler's rules

What must be included with request to be placed on appointed counsel list filings before Judge Joyce V. Kimbler?

The rule requires local rule certificate. The applicant must sign a certification acknowledging that they have read and understand the qualifications required for appointment of counsel.

View ruleSource: page 2, section APPELLATE COUNSEL

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Joyce V. Kimbler?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Any appeal from a maximum sentence must be filed within 30 days after sentencing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Written Plea of Guilty or No Contest
Complete rules summary for Judge Joyce V. Kimbler

Any appeal from a maximum sentence must be filed within 30 days after sentencing.

The applicant must sign a certification acknowledging that they have read and understand the qualifications required for appointment of counsel.

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