Judge Christopher Shaker

A settlement may avoid trial without an immediate entry, but the entry must be filed within thirty days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.

Counsel must obtain service within six months of filing; after notice, the case may be dismissed in ten days unless good cause is shown.

After notice of default following perfected service, counsel must submit an entry within fifteen days to avoid possible dismissal.

Applies to

Motion

Every motion must be written and accompanied by a written memorandum containing citations or counsel’s arguments.

Applies to

Journal entry

Counsel for the party in whose favor an order or judgment is rendered must prepare a journal entry.

Applies to

Journal entry

The journal entry must state which party will pay the court costs.

Criminal and traffic filings may be submitted through the Court’s web portal.

A filer must preregister for web portal access by creating an account through the case-management-system link.

Beginning October 1, 2025, civil filings must be e-filed, except for the listed filing types and any hardship exemption the Judge permits.

The cover page accompanying each electronic filing must use the Clerk’s available format.

Documents, attachments, and exhibits must be submitted in PDF or DOC format.

An attorney signature must use the stated slash-name format and include the attorney’s typed name, Ohio Supreme Court number, party represented, address, telephone, facsimile, and email address.