Morrow County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for hearing on temporary orders

A motion for a hearing on temporary orders filed more than 14 days after the temporary orders must rely on a qualifying change of circumstances not reasonably known when the initial affidavits were filed.

Motions for hearing on temporary orders made more than fourteen (14) days after the filing of the temporary orders must be based upon a change of circumstances relating to facts contained within the initial affidavits which facts were not reasonably known to the parties at the time the affidavits were filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Inventory

A guardian’s inventory must include the ward’s projected annual income.

A guardian’s inventory shall include the projected annual income of the ward.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Protection order packet

The Morrow County Sheriff must upload the protection-order packet to LEADS.

The Morrow County Sheriff shall then upload the Protection Order packet to the Ohio Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Settlement agreement

A mediated agreement must be written, parties with counsel must have an opportunity for counsel review before signing, and participating parties must sign the final agreement.

Any agreement arrived at in mediation shall be reduced to writing. Parties with legal counsel shall be advised and given the opportunity to have the written agreement reviewed by their legal counsel prior to signing the agreement. The final settlement agreement shall be signed by the parties participating in the mediation, evidencing their voluntary and mutual agreement to the same.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Mediation agreement and judgment entry

If an agreement is reached on all or some issues, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and the appropriate judgment entry reflecting the settlement shall be submitted to the Court for approval.

If an agreement is reached on all or some issues, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and the appropriate judgment entry reflecting the settlement shall be submitted to the Court for approval.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certificate of service of account on heirs or beneficiaries

Must include

certificate of service

For all estates of decedents with dates of death after December 31, 2001, a Certificate of Service of Account on Heirs or Beneficiaries (Standard Probate Form 13.9), shall be filed with the Court disclosing that the executor or administrator has provided a copy of the account to all persons entitled thereto under Section 2109.32 (B)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. This certificate shall be signed by the executor, administrator, or attorney of record, and shall be filed no later than three days after the filing of each account.

For all estates of decedents with dates of death after December 31, 2001, a Certificate of Service of Account on Heirs or Beneficiaries (Standard Probate Form 13.9), shall be filed with the Court disclosing that the executor or administrator has provided a copy of the account to all persons entitled thereto under Section 2109.32 (B)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code. This certificate shall be signed by the executor, administrator, or attorney of record, and shall be filed no later than three days after the filing of each account.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Final guardianship account

If the Court approves the fees, they may be paid from guardianship assets and must be included in the final guardianship account.

If the fees are approved by the Court, the fees may be paid out of the guardianship assets and shall be included in the final guardianship account.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

All motions must comply with Rule 9 of the Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure.

All motions must comply with Rule 9 of the Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Original document requiring non attorney signature

If an original document requires a non-attorney’s signature, the filing party or clerk’s office must scan the original and then e-file it.

If an original document requires a signature of a non-attorney, the filing party or the clerk’s office must scan the original document and then electronically file it.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury service excuse or deferral request

Requests to be excused or deferred from jury service must be written or otherwise recorded.

Requests for excuses and deferrals must be written or otherwise recorded.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certificate of transfer

A Certificate of Transfer must list the permanent parcel number and acreage, and must also list the township, range, and section when an exhibit is attached with the description.

All Certificates of Transfer (Form 12.1) must list: the permanent parcel number; acreage to be transferred; township, range, and section on the form when an exhibit is attached with the description.

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Attorney appointment list application

Attorneys seeking appointment-list placement must apply in writing to the Court Administrator and identify the list or lists they will accept; GAL applicants must file verification of training or a certificate of completion of a certified GAL program.

Attorneys desiring to be placed on the appointment list shall apply in writing to the Court Administrator, specifying the list(s) from which (s)he is willing to accept appointments. Those who apply for GAL appointments must file verification of GAL training or a certificate of completion of a GAL certified program pursuant to Rule 25.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Written application

Fiduciaries must submit a written application to the Court for authority before entering into a contingent fee contract.

In all cases where a contingent fee contract may be entered into, all fiduciaries shall make written application to the Court for authority to enter into a contingent fee contract.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Support order

All child support and spousal support orders must include the Child Support Notice Provisions.

All child support and spousal support orders shall contain the following provision:

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Adult guardianship application

The applicant for appointment of an adult guardian must disclose to the Court the names and addresses of all adult children of the proposed ward known to reside in the state.

In addition to those entitled to notice of the hearing on the application for the appointment of a guardian of an adult under Section 2111.04 of the Ohio Revised Code, the applicant shall disclose to the Court the names and addresses of all adult children of the proposed ward know to reside in this state.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bmv compliance report

The CMS-generated hard-copy list of compliances must be signed by the Administrative Judge.

4. Once the report is run the CMS will create a hard copy list of all compliances that will be signed by the Administrative Judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem recommendation

The Guardian ad Litem must prepare a written recommendation for the Court that outlines the Guardian ad Litem’s findings.

Prepare a written recommendation to be presented to the Court outlining the findings of the Guardian ad Litem.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Title iv d services application

The obligee must sign and file the Title IV-D services application with the county agency as soon as possible.

Pursuant to R.C. 3125.36(B), the Obligee shall sign an application for Title IV-D services and file, as soon as possible, the signed application with the Morrow County Child Support Enforcement Agency.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Documents requiring clerk service

For documents requiring clerk service or for which clerk service is requested, the filing party must file Instructions for Service as a separate document.

For all documents that require service by the clerk or documents for which a party is requesting that service be made by the clerk, Instructions for Service must be filed by the filing party as a separate document.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Structured settlement application

If an injury settlement is funded by an annuity, the application must include a signed carrier or broker statement about Ohio licensing and qualifying ratings from at least two listed organizations.

B. If the settlement is to be funded by an annuity, the application shall include a signed statement by the annuity carrier or the broker procuring the policy stating: 1. Whether or not the annuity carrier is licensed to write annuities in Ohio. 2. The annuity carrier’s ratings from at least two of the following organizations, which meet the following criteria; a. A.M. Best Company: A++, A+ or A b. Duff & Phelps Credit Rating company (Claims Paying Ability Rating): AAA, AA+, or AA; c. Moody’s Investors Service (Financial Strength): Aaa, Aa1, or Aa2; d. Standard & Poor’s Corporation (Financial Strength): AAA, AA+, or AA; e. Weiss Research Inc,: A= or A

CRITICAL

Applies to

Temporary protection order

When a Temporary Protection Order is granted, the Court must review it and obtain the defendant/respondent’s signature in all required areas.

1. Review and obtain defendant/respondent’s signature in all required areas.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Electronically filed pleading

An electronically filed pleading must be signed by an Ohio-admitted attorney or an unrepresented party.

All electronically filed pleadings must be signed by an attorney admitted to practice in the State of Ohio or by a party not represented by an attorney.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion brief or memorandum

Must include

certificate of service

Motions, briefs, and memoranda must be filed with the Clerk and include a certificate of service on all parties.

All motions, briefs, and memoranda shall be filed with the Clerk and include a certificate of service on all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Account

The account must state the fair market value of all assets remaining in the fiduciary’s hands as of the account’s last covered day.

The Fiduciary shall set forth the fair market value of all assets remaining in the fiduciary’s hands as of the last day covered by the account.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certificate of service of notice of probate of will

Must include

certificate of service

The specified applicant or other listed person must file Standard Probate Form 2.4 within two months after the fiduciary’s appointment or, if there is no fiduciary, the Will’s admission to probate.

The applicant for the admission of a Will to probate or other person listed in Section 2107.19 (A)(4) of the Ohio Revised Code shall file a Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate Of Will (Standard Probate Form 2.4) not later than two months after the appointment of the fiduciary or, if no fiduciary has been appointed, not later than two months after the admission of the Will to probate.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Electronic document

For every electronically filed document, the filer must complete an online Document Description Form with the listed case, document, transmission, and filer information.

For each electronic document filed, the filer must complete an online Document Description Form containing the following information: • The title of the case; • The case number, if previously assigned; • The assigned judge, if previously assigned; • The title of the document being filed; • The date of transmission; • The name, Ohio attorney-registration number, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address of the attorney or party filing the document.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Vacation itinerary

A general itinerary of the vacation shall be provided for the other parent, including dates, locations, addresses, and telephone numbers.

A general itinerary of the vacation shall be provided for the other parent, including dates, locations, addresses, and telephone numbers.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Document requiring attorney signature

An electronically filed document requiring an attorney’s signature must use an Electronic Signature substantially in the listed format.

A pleading or other document requiring an attorney’s signature must be signed with an Electronic Signature in substantially the following format if filed electronically: o /s/Ohio Attorney o Ohio attorney-registration number o Attorney for (Plaintiff/Defendant) o Address o Telephone Number o Facsimile Number o Email Address

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bmv report form

The Constable must use the form prescribed and provided by the Bureau of Motor Vehicle.

The Constable shall use the prescribed form as outlined and provided by the Bureau of Motor Vehicle.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Financial statement

The updated financial statement must be filed with the Clerk of Court.

In addition to being served on the adverse party, that financial statement shall be filed with the Clerk of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Depositions transcripts interrogatories document requests admission requests answers or responses

The specified discovery materials and related answers or responses must include a certification that they are filed by court order or for use as evidence in a motion or proceeding.

11. All depositions, transcripts, interrogatories, requests for documents, requests for admissions, answers and responses thereto shall be accompanied by a certification that said documents are being filed on order of the Court, or for use as evidence in a motion or proceeding;

CRITICALCivil cases

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Complaint petition or motion

Complaints, petitions, and motions must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee or deposit, or an affidavit of poverty.

10. Appropriate filing fee/deposit or affidavit of poverty is required for complaints, petitions, motions;

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice to the clerk

The requesting party must file a Notice to the Clerk if no response has been filed within 14 days after an affidavit is filed.

If fourteen days have elapsed from the filing of an affidavit and no response has been filed, the party requesting the temporary order shall file a Notice to the Clerk

WARNING

Applies to

Jury questionnaire

The questionnaire should be phrased and organized so as to facilitate quick and accurate screening and should request only that information essential for: determining whether a person meets the criteria for eligibility; providing basic background information ordinarily sought during voir dire examination; and efficiently managing the jury system.

The questionnaire should be phrased and organized so as to facilitate quick and accurate screening and should request only that information essential for: determining whether a person meets the criteria for eligibility; providing basic background information ordinarily sought during voir dire examination; and efficiently managing the jury system.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Order of protection

The petitioner’s copies of the Order of Protection should be certified.

The Petitioner’s Order of Protection copies should be certified.

WARNING

Applies to

Court order

7. Transportation: Responsibility for transportation costs should be decided in advance and a plan written into an Order of the Court.

7. Transportation: Responsibility for transportation costs should be decided in advance and a plan written into an Order of the Court.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for temporary orders

The Court may require temporary-order motions to be decided without oral hearing based on supporting or opposing affidavits.

The Court may require motions for temporary orders to be submitted and determined without oral hearing upon affidavits in support or opposition.

WARNING

Applies to

Submitted form and email correspondence

The Morrow County Clerk of Courts must file and docket the submitted form and email correspondence in CMS.

The Morrow County Clerk of Courts will file and docket submitted form and email correspondence in CMS.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Summons information

Use additional sheets when there are more than four necessary or proper parties.

USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF MORE THAN FOUR NECESSARY OR PROPER PARTIES

WARNING

Applies to

Background disclosure statement

Applicants who answer yes to any question must provide a thorough explanation for each yes answer.

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, furnish a thorough explanation to each question.

WARNING

Applies to

Written application

A videotape that does not comply will not be admitted at trial unless the Court allows it upon written application and a showing of good cause.

Failure to comply with this Rule will result in the videotape not being admitted at trial, unless the Court, upon written application and for good cause shown, allows the videotape to be shown.

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Applies to

Background disclosure statement

The applicant’s declaration states that the answers are truthful and complete and warns that incomplete or dishonest answers may result in loss of eligibility and referral for appropriate action.

I, the undersigned applicant, have read the foregoing background disclosure statement and have answered all questions truthfully and completely. I understand that failure to answer any question completely and honestly will result in denial or loss of eligibility to serve as a guardian ad litem in the Morrow County Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Division of Juvenile, and may result in a referral to the County Prosecutor or the Ohio State Bar Association for appropriate action.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Summons information

Use additional sheets when more than four necessary or proper parties must be identified.

USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF MORE THAN FOUR NECESSARY OR PROPER PARTIES

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

If a diligent search cannot locate the testator, the attorney may seek to deposit the Will with the Court by motion using the provided form.

If the testator cannot be located after a diligent search, the Will may be placed on deposit with this Court, on motion of the attorney, on the form provided.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Account

When required by statute or court order, original vouchers must be displayed with an account; a financial-institution statement identifying the payee, check amount, and payment date may serve as a voucher.

A. When required by statute or Court order, original vouchers are to be displayed when filing accounts. The Court will accept as a voucher a statement from a financial institution specifying the payee, check amount, and date of payment.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

A motion and supporting affidavit are required for a request for additional restraining orders against joined financial institutions or other parties; bond may or may not be required.

Upon Motion and supporting affidavit, additional restraining orders may be issued, with or without bond, against financial institutions or other parties that are joined as parties.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Request for filed copies

To receive stamped filed copies by mail, a party must request them and submit a return, self-addressed, stamped envelope.

The Court will not return stamped “FILED” copies by mail unless requested and submitted with a return, self-addressed, stamped envelope.

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Objection

The objection should be accompanied by supporting memorandum.

The objection should be accompanied by supporting memorandum.

WARNING

Applies to

Background disclosure statement

Applicants must not disclose expunged or sealed offenses in the background disclosure statement.

Do not disclose expunge or sealed offenses.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Court appearance

A person appearing before the Court may be required to present photo identification and proof of a current address.

Any person appearing before this Court for any matter may be required to exhibit a picture identification and proof of a current address.