Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Matthew K. Fox

Judge • Mercer County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Brief

Courtesy copies

  • 1 copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestNumber of Previous RequestsAdversary Position

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
(419-586-2122)
Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Mercer County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 348 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Interpreter request

    An attorney or party requesting an interpreter must complete Form CM 20 and submit it to the Court at least 14 days before the hearing.

  • Applies to
    Media request

    A request to broadcast, televise, record, or photograph a court session must be made in writing as early as reasonably practical and no later than one hour before the session, unless the trial judge permits otherwise.

  • Applies to
    Written order

    If the trial judge grants a media request in writing, the written order must be made part of the proceedings record.

Fees

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  • Upon final judgment, deposited funds must be applied to case costs regardless of which party is assessed those costs.

  • Filing fees and costs are set by Appendix A, and applicable deposit amounts may be periodically determined and published by the Court and Clerk.

  • Civil actions and proceedings require an advance cost deposit unless the specified affidavit is filed; deposits may be made by law-firm check, certified check, money order, or cash, but not by personal check.

Filing Timing

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  • Notice of disability-related accommodation requirements is due at least 14 days before the scheduled court appearance.

  • Form CM 20 must be submitted to the Court at least 14 days before the scheduled hearing.

  • Deadline
    1 hours

    Media requests must be submitted no later than one hour before the relevant court session, unless the trial judge permits otherwise.

Service

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  • Opposing counsel must serve proposed findings and conclusions after receiving the other party's proposed statement.

  • Registered e-filers must serve the parties and the Court in accordance with Ohio Civil Rule 5.

  • Service
    Mail

    Notices under these Rules must be sent by regular U.S. Mail to the party’s attorney of record at the last known business address, and service is complete on mailing.

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