Miamisburg Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Rules

The notice summoning a person to jury service will explain how and when the recipient must respond and the consequences for failure to respond.

A party may have a transcript prepared within 30 days after filing objections, unless the court extends the time in writing or there is other good cause.

At least 40 subpoenas must be mailed by ordinary mail one month before each criminal and civil jury trial.

Unused deposits remaining with the Clerk of Courts at the end of one year will be returned to the attorneys who filed the cases upon their motion.

From the jury panel’s arrival for voir dire until dismissal, communications between the Judge and panel must be in writing or on the record in open court, and counsel must be informed and given an opportunity to be heard.

A request to be excused from jury duty must be filed in writing with the Court.

The court may extend the time to file a pleading for a reasonable period, for good cause shown, by written order.

Pleadings and other papers may be fax-filed at the listed number in civil and criminal proceedings, but not in small claims or for documents requiring a filing fee.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, summary judgment motions are heard without oral argument 14 days after service; opposing affidavits may be served and filed before the hearing, and absent an extension motion or request for oral argument the motion is deemed submitted on day 14.

A facsimile filing may not exceed ten pages.