Noble County Court, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- A continuance requires a written motion set for hearing and a request to a time certain, unless opposing counsel waives the hearing.
- After a trial date is set, a continuance may be granted only for good cause, upon motion and an entry signed by the parties and approved by the Court.
- An extension to plead requires opposing counsel’s approval or a written motion showing good cause with proof of notice to opposing counsel; an extension exceeding ten days requires cause even if counsel approves.
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Request must include
Document Format Requirements7 rules
Demand for a jury trial must be made in writing, filed in the Clerk's office not less than three days after a trial date setting.
All motions shall be made in writing
- Motion
Formatting
- •Motions shall be made in writing
Civil actions, except small claims, shall be commenced by filing in the office of the Clerk, a pleading on 8 ½ x 11 inch sheets of paper subscribed by the Plaintiff, his/her agent or attorney, which shall be known as a Complaint and which shall contain:
- Paper size
- Letter
- Complaint
Formatting
- •Small-claims actions are excepted
Motions made outside a hearing or trial must be in writing, except that motions made during a hearing or trial need not be written.
Court's wording
All motions, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing and the Clerk shall accept for filing only those motions (other than motions for a new trial pursuant to Civil Rule 59) accompanied by a memorandum in support of the motion, which shall be a brief statement of the grounds for the same, with citation of authorities relied upon, and (except in the casc of an ex parte motion or an agreed entry situation) proof of service in accordance with Civil Rule 5.
The electronically produced ticket shall conform in all substantive respects to the Ohio Uniform Traffic Ticket.
Applicant must present to the Clerk a list of all creditors, their correct addresses with zip codes, and the amount of money due from each (on a separate sheet of paper).
(F) All electronically filed pleadings shall, to the extent practicable, be formatted in accordance with the applicable rules governing formatting of paper pleadings, and in any other format as the court may require.
- Pleading
Formatting
- •To the extent practicable, follow applicable formatting rules for paper pleadings
Document Filing Requirements26 rules
Subsequent filing shall include the number of the case.
- Document
- Subsequent filing
Must include
- •Case number
All pleadings and motions served and filed on behalf of any party represented by counsel shall be signed by one attorney in his or her individual name as the trial attorney with office addresses including zip code and telephone number and Ohio Supreme Court Registration number.
Affidavits shall be executed in the presence of the Judge, Clerk, Deputy Clerk or Notary
accompanied by a written memorandum containing the arguments of counsel.
The pretrial shall be conducted in accordance with Criminal Rule 17.1 and a pretrial entry of the matters agreed upon shall be filed in said case.
A written plea must identify the defendant and case, state a not-guilty plea, and include waivers of speedy trial and all time limitations.
Court's wording
The written plea may be by letter from counsel or a formal pleading that shall contain the name of the defendant, the case number, a written plea of not guilty, and a waiver of speedy trial. All written pleas shall contain a complete waiver of all time limitations within the letter or the pleading.
Written not-guilty pleas are not accepted in violence cases, in which the defendant must appear.
Court's wording
The Court will accept written pleas of Not Guilty in traffic and criminal matters as indicated in this rule, except the Court will NOT accept written pleas of Not Guilty in cases of violence. Appearance of the Defendant is required in those matters.
A written plea that does not comply with this rule will not be accepted by the Court, even if time-stamped by the Clerk.
A complaint must identify the parties and relevant addresses, state the facts plainly, provide specified contract information when applicable, and state the amount claimed or relief demanded.
Court's wording
Civil actions, except small claims, shall be commenced by filing in the office of the Clerk, a pleading on 8 ½ x 11 inch sheets of paper subscribed by the Plaintiff, his/her agent or attorney, which shall be known as a Complaint and which shall contain: (1) Full name, and if known, the residence address of each Plaintiff or an address at which service of process may be obtained. (2) The full name and if known, the residence address of cach Defendant. (3) A statement in plain and direct language of the facts constituting the causc of action with sufficient certainty fairly to inform the Defendant(s) of the nature of the case he/she is called upon to defend. (4) If in contract, set forth whether the agreement was oral or in writing; and, if in writing, set forth the substance thercof fully or annex a copy thereof. (5) A statement of the amount claimed or the relief demanded.
When filing a complaint, the plaintiff or counsel must provide the Clerk one complaint copy for each defendant to be served.
Court's wording
It shall be the duty of the Plaintiff or his/her counsel to furnish to the Clerk, at the time of filing of Complaint, one copy of the Complaint for each Defendant to be served; and the Clerk shall issue such copies with summons.
(D) All motions for a definite statement, pursuant to Civil Rule 12(E), and all motions to strike pursuant to Civil Rule 12(F), shall set out the language in full, sought to be stricken or claimed to be indefinite.
Motions made outside a hearing or trial must be in writing, with the stated exceptions, and must include a supporting memorandum stating the grounds and citing authorities.
Court's wording
All motions, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing and the Clerk shall accept for filing only those motions (other than motions for a new trial pursuant to Civil Rule 59) accompanied by a memorandum in support of the motion, which shall be a brief statement of the grounds for the same, with citation of authorities relied upon, and (except in the casc of an ex parte motion or an agreed entry situation) proof of service in accordance with Civil Rule 5.
At the time of application, Debtor shall disclose to the Clerk his/her payday and whether it is weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly
Applicant must present to the Clerk a list of all creditors, their correct addresses with zip codes, and the amount of money due from each (on a separate sheet of paper).
Attorneys must indicate on the original filing the date and time the electronic transmission was sent.
Attorneys must include the listed identification and submission information on the first page of an electronic transmission.
Court's wording
(B) An attorney must provide all required identification on the first page of the transmission: case number and name, filer's name, address, attorney registration number (as applicable), elcctronic address, date and time of electronic submission and as applicable, a statement explaining how costs are being submitted.
The filer must retain the source document, including required original signatures, and produce it to the Court on request.
Court's wording
The person filing the document shall maintain in his or her records, and have available for production on request by the Court the source document filed by electronic transmission, with original signatures as otherwise required under the applicable rules.
All motions must be in writing and accompanied by a written memorandum containing citations or the arguments of counscl.
Opposing counsel shall answer in like manner within fourteen (14) days thercafter,
Any Jury demand filed that creates a continuance shall be accompanied by a bond in the amount of $350.00, in accordance with R.C. 1923.08. A failure to post the bond will constitute a waiver of Jury trial and will proceed to trial to the Court as scheduled.
Upon filing of motion and affidavit, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 1925.10, and upon payment of the required cost, the small claim will be transferred to the regular docket.
A small claim action is commenced by filing a small claims petition, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1925.04.
the Clerk may require the same to be approved by the Prosecuting Attorney before receipt for filing.
The movant may submit a signed agreed entry with a written motion, and the Clerk must immediately submit both to the Judge for approval.
Court's wording
At the time a written motion is interposed in accordance with Paragraph (B) hercof, the movant may submit to the Clerk, with the motion, an agrced entry signed by all parties or their attorneys, which motion and entry shall immediately be submitted by the Clerk to the Judge of this Court for approval of the entry.
No defendant is required to file an answer or statement of defense.
In Small Claims cases, no written answer pleading will be required unless defendant desires to file a counter-claim demanding relief.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
An electronically transmitted document is accepted as the effective original, and the filer need not file its source document with the Clerk.
(D) A document filed by electronic transmission shall be accepted as the effective original filing. The person filing a document by clectronic transmission is not required to file any source document with the Clerk.
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The Court permits electronic transmission of filings through the Clerk's Office for matters that may be filed in person or by mail, and the Clerk must designate an email account to accept them.
Pursuant to Rule 5(E) ofthe Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 12(B) ofthe Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Court will allow the filing by electronic transmission, through the Clerk of Court's Office, of complaints, motions, pleadings, letters, documents and all other matters that may be filed in person, or by mail, with the following provisions: (A) The Clerk shall designate an email account to accept electronically transmitted filings.
Page 12 | Rule 5.01 — Electronically Transmitted Filings
The Noble County Court authorizes the use and filing of tickets produced by computer or other electronic means.
Use of electronically produced ticket. The use and filing of a ticket that is produced by a computer or other electronic means is hereby authorized in the Noble County Court.
Page 13 | Rule 5.02
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A jury-trial demand must be filed with the Clerk at the stated time; a demand made after that time requires approval from the assigned Judge.
Demand for a jury trial must be made in writing, filed in the Clerk's office not less than three days after a trial date setting. Jury demands made after that time must be approved by the Judge assigned to the case.
Page 6 | Rule 1.10 — Jurors/Jury Trials
Motions must be filed within the time limits established by the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Motions must be filed within the time limits established by the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Page 8 | Rule 2.02 — Case Management Rules for Criminal Cases
Unless the Court grants leave, a written plea in a criminal matter must reach the Clerk by the original arraignment date or a continued arraignment date.
Absent leave of Court, a written plea in a criminal matter must be received by the Clerk of this Court on or before the original arraignment date or any continuation thereof.
Page 9 | Rule 2.04 — Written Pleas
Electronically transmitted filings received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time are file-stamped the next business day.
(C) The electronically transmitted document's filing date is determined by court hours. Any filings sent electronically and received by the Court after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time will be file- stamped the next business day.
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If a case not set for trial has had no activity for six months, the Clerk will notify the party that it will be dismissed within one week unless good cause is shown.
(4) If no action has been taken on a file for six (6) month period and the case is not set for trial, then the Clerk shall notify the party that the matter will be dismissed within one (1) week, unloss good cause is shown.
Page 14 | Rule 6.01 — Case Management for Civil Cases
If a promised settlement entry is not received within thirty days, the Clerk will notify the party that the case will be dismissed.
(5) When a file has been marked "settlement entry to come" and the entry has not been received within thirty (30) days, the Clerk shall notify the party that his/her casc will be dismissed,
Page 14 | Rule 6.01 — Case Management for Civil Cases
After service is perfected, counsel must submit an entry within fifteen days to avoid possible dismissal.
(2) Upon perfection of service, the Clerk shall notify counsel of the default and that a failure to submit an entry within fifteen (15) days may result in the case being dismissed.
Page 14 | Rule 6.01 — Case Management for Civil Cases
If an entry has not been received within 30 days after a file is marked “settlement to come,” the Clerk notifies the party that the case will be dismissed unless the entry is received within 10 days.
When a file has been marked "settlement to come" and the entry has not been received within thirty (30) days, then the Clerk shall notify the party that his/her case will be dismissed unless the entry is reccived within ten (10) days.
Page 16 | Rule 7.01(G)
Settlement entries may be filed at any time, but when settlement avoids trial without an entry, the entry must be filed within 30 days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Entries of settlement may be filed at any time. The avoidance of trial by settlement shall be allowed without the filing of an entry, but such entry shall be filed within thirty (30) days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Page 16 | (5) Judgment Entries
Prevailing counsel must submit an application for default judgment within 15 days after the clerk notifies counsel that the case has defaulted, or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Upon notification from the clerk that the case has defaulted, prevailing counsel shall submit an application for default judgment within fifleen (15) days or the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Page 16 | (5) Judgment Entries
After service is perfected and the Clerk notifies counsel of default, failure to submit an entry within 15 days may result in dismissal.
Upon perfection of service, the Clerk shall notify counsel of said default and that a failure to submit an entry within fifteen (15) days may result in the case being dismissed.
Page 16 | Rule 7.01(D)
Jury demands must be filed at least 48 hours before the hearing; a later demand is out of rule and waives jury trial.
All Jury demands shall be filed no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing date. Any demand filed later than forty-eight (48) hours shall be deemed out of rule and a waiver of trial to a jury.
Page 17 | Rule 1.10 — Jurors/Jury Trials
For an eligible citation, payment must reach the Clerk's office before the court date and time printed on the citation.
If your citation qualifies, payment can be made either in person, mail, or now online, as long as it is received by the Clerk's office prior to the Court date and time which can be found on the bottom of your citation.
Page 1 | Online Ticket Payment Program
If counsel of record does not present an order entry to the judge within five days of the decision, the clerk prepares and presents the entry for signature and journal entry.
All journal entries shall be signed by the Judge making the same, and in any event, if entry of such order is not presented to the Judge by counsel of record within five days of decision, the entry shall be prepared by the Clerk from such trial docket notation signed, presented to the Judge for signature and entered on the Journal.
Page 3 | Rule 1.04 — Records of the Clerk
The Clerk’s time-stamp date is treated as the arraignment date for other purposes.
The date the written plea is time- stamped by the Clerk shall be considered the arraignment date for all other purposes.
Page 9 | Rule 2.04 — Written Pleas
The Clerk will place properly filed jury demands on the Judge's next pretrial docket.
All jury demands properly filed will be set by the Clerk on the next pretrial docket of the Judge.
Page 6 | Rule 1.10 — Jurors/Jury Trials
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Copies of pleadings, other court filings, and notices of subsequent proceedings must be served on the trial attorney or, if the party is unrepresented, on that party.
All copies of pleadings or other court filings and notices of all subsequent proccedings shall be served upon the trial attorey, or the party if unrepresented.
Page 4 | Attorneys of Record
If the State and defendant do not reach an agreement, the case will be set for trial, and the Court will personally give the parties present notice and a memorandum stating the trial date and time.
In the event that no agreement is reached between the State of Ohio and the defendant, the case will be set for trial with notice and a memorandum in accordance with Rule 17.1 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure as to date and time of trial being given personally by the Court to all parties present.
Page 8 | Rule 2.03 — Procedure Governing Criminal PreTrial Conference
Publication service is permitted when authorized by Ohio law and must follow the legally prescribed manner and form; service is complete, and rule days are computed, from the last publication.
Service may be made by publication in those cases in which such service is authorized by the laws of Ohio, in which this Court has jurisdiction, and such service shall be made in the manner and form as provided by in law and such service shall be deemed completed and the rule days computed from the last publication in the same manner as provided for in Common Pleas Court.
Page 10 | Rule 3.05 — Service by Publication
Ordinary mail service requires a sealed, properly postage-paid, correctly addressed envelope; the envelope must also carry the specified return instruction and the words “DO NOT FORWARD” in bold type.
In an ordinary mail service, the writ or summons, shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing proper postage and such envelope shall be addressed to the party to be served at his/her residence address. In the case of a corporation, domestic or foreign, or partnership, the envelope shall be addressed to the corporation or a partnership to be served at its office or place where it return of the envelope to the Clerk in case of non-delivery after three (3) days, and the instruction regularly receives mail, if within the jurisdiction of the Court. The envelope shall bear a request for in bold type "DO NOT FORWARD"
Page 10 | Rule 3.04 — Mail Service
A party filing a suit pleading or motion must either show proof of mailing a copy to opposing counsel or provide the Clerk enough copies to mail to all adverse parties or counsel.
It shall be the duty of the party or his/her counsel filing any suit pleading or motion either (1) to show proof of mailing copy of opposing party or counsel at the address of record, (2) furnish the Clerk with sufficient additional copies thereof for mailing to all adverse parties or counsel, in which case, the Clerk shall immediately mail such copies to them at
Page 10 | Rule 3.07 — Copies of Pleadings
Mail service requires delivery to the defendant’s residence, except that ordinary-mail notice may be sent to a nonresident defendant wherever the defendant resides when property or earnings within the Court’s territory have been attached.
No writ or summons shall be served by mail unless it appears to the Clerk that mail delivery is made to the residence of the Defendant(s). This provision shall not apply in cases where property or earings of the Defendant within the territorial jurisdiction of the Court has been attached and the Defendant is a non-resident of the territory of the Court; in such case, notice by ordinary mail may go forward to the Defendant wherever his/her residence may be.
Page 10 | Rule 3.04 — Mail Service
For motions requiring a noticed hearing or automatically receiving oral argument, the filing attorney must obtain a hearing date, promptly notify the other parties in writing of the date and time, and file proof of service before the hearing, except for the stated exceptions.
Upon the filing of any motion which requires a notice hearing by reason of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure or any other provision of law, or upon which oral argument is automatically granted in accordance with this paragraph (other than one which may be heard ex parte) or an agreed entry situation the attorney filing such motion shall obtain a date for such hearing and shall promptly notify the other parties to the action, or their respective attomeys of record, in writing, of the date and time of the hearing and file proof of service of said notice of hearing with the Clerk, prior to the hearing.
Page 11 | Rule 3.08 — Motions
Motions subject to the supporting-memorandum requirement must include proof of service under Civil Rule 5, except for ex parte motions and agreed-entry situations.
All motions, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing and the Clerk shall accept for filing only those motions (other than motions for a new trial pursuant to Civil Rule 59) accompanied by a memorandum in support of the motion, which shall be a brief statement of the grounds for the same, with citation of authorities relied upon, and (except in the casc of an ex parte motion or an agreed entry situation) proof of service in accordance with Civil Rule 5.
Page 11 | Rule 3.08 — Motions
If a debtor misses a scheduled payment, the Clerk must mail an ordinary-mail show-cause letter within 10 days after the payment is due, requiring an appearance on the stated schedule.
In event Debtor shall fail to make any scheduled payment, the Clerk shall, within ten (10) days after scheduled payment is due, mail a letter, by ordinary mail, to Debtor at the address listed by him requiring him to appear at a date not less than five (5) days more than ten (10) days from date of letter, to show cause why the trustccship shall not be terminated.
Page 12 | Rule 4.01 — Trusteeship Rules
When an electronically produced ticket is issued at the scene, the issuing officer must provide the defendant a paper copy.
If an electronically produced ticket is issued at the scene of an alleged offense, the issuing officer shall provide the defendant with a paper copy of the ticket.
Page 13 | Rule 5.02
If counsel does not obtain service of summons within six months after filing the cause of action, the Clerk will notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in ten days unless good cause is shown.
If counsel fails to obtain service of summons within six (6) months from the date of the cause of action has been filed, then the Clerk shall notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in ten (10) days unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 14 | Rule 6.01 — Case Management for Civil Cases
Summonses must be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.
(1) Summons shall be served in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Procedure.
Page 14 | Rule 6.01 — Case Management for Civil Cases
In new special-proceeding cases, counsel must obtain service of summons within six months; after a failure, the Clerk gives notice that the case will be dismissed in 10 days unless good cause is shown.
In all new cases, if counsel fails to obtain service of summons within six (6) months, the Clerk shall notify counsel that the case will be dismissed in ten (10) days, unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Page 16 | Rule 7.01(C) Clerical steps
The assignment commissioner must notify all counsel of record of a pretrial conference by mail and/or telephone at least 14 days beforehand.
Notice of pretrial conference shall be given to all counsel of record by mail and/or by telephone from the assignment commissioner not less than fourteen (14) days priorto the conference.
Page 15 | (D)(3) Pretrials
Filing Fees and Waivers
A civil action cannot be accepted for filing without a deposit to secure costs.
No civil action shall be accepted by the Clerk for filing without a deposit to secure the costs.
Page 5 | Rule 1.08 — Deposit for Costs
A civil matter requires a $350 deposit for one day's jury fees before it may be assigned a jury trial date.
No civil matter will be assigned a jury trial date without a deposit of $350.00 as one day's jury fees.
Page 6 | Rule 1.08 — Deposit for Costs
Each party requesting a video-conference hearing is charged $3.00 in Court Costs.
The Clerk will assign $3.00 of the Court Costs to each party who requests a hearing by video conference.
Page 7 | Rule L.12 — Hearings by Telecommunication/Video
The Clerk may reject an electronically filed document requiring a fee if the filer has not followed the Court's fee-payment mechanism.
(G) Any document filed electronically that requires a filing fee may be rejected by the Clerk of Court unless the filer has complied with the mechanism established by the Court for the payment of filing fees.
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A party filing a jury demand must pay a $250 jury fee; failure to pay waives a jury trial.
Either party filing a jury demand shall be accompanied by a jury fee of $250.00. Failure to file tho fee will be deemed a waiver of Trial to Jury (See R.C. 1923.101).
Page 16 | Rule 8.01 Case Management Rules for Forcible Entry & Detainer Hearings
The required cost must be paid before a small claim will be transferred to the regular docket.
Upon filing of motion and affidavit, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 1925.10, and upon payment of the required cost, the small claim will be transferred to the regular docket. No transfer will be granted until the filing costs are paid.
Page 17 | Rule 9.01 — Case Management Rules for Small Claims Court
Eligible traffic citations must be paid in full; partial payments are not accepted.
You must pay the full amount, NO partial payment can be accepted.
Page 1 | Online Ticket Payment Program
The Clerk may increase the cost deposit or require a counter, cross, or third-party claimant to make a deposit to secure accruing costs.
The Clerk may require the said deposit to be increased from time to time or a deposit be made by a counter, cross or third party claimant, so as to secure all costs that may accrue.
Page 5 | Rule 1.08 — Deposit for Costs
The party requesting a recording transcript must pay the transcription expense.
Transcription of recordings shall be at the expense of the requesting party.
Page 5 | Rule 1.07 — Recordings
Criminal cases are assessed $20 plus sheriff's costs and applicable witness, mileage, service, court-ordered costs, and fees.
In all criminal cases, costs shall be taxed at the sum of $20.00 plus Sheriffs costs at the rate fixed by the Judge of the County Court, plus witness fees, mileage and service, court ordered costs as provided by law, and fees.
Page 5 | Rule 1.08 — Deposit for Costs
If a party shows by affidavit an inability to pay required costs, the Clerk must submit the affidavit and claim to the assigned Judge for review before acceptance.
Where any party required to deposit or sccure costs by affidavit shows inability to pay, the Clerk shall submit such affidavit and claim to the assigned Judge for review before accepting for
Page 5 | Rule 1.08 — Deposit for Costs
The Court may decide which party pays costs associated with the chosen communications method.
The Court may direct which party shall pay any cost, long distance, or otherwise, associated with the communications method chosen.
Page 7 | Rule L.12 — Hearings by Telecommunication/Video
The listed seatbelt court cost for a driver is $100.
Seatbelt- Driver $100.00
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Criminal $100.00
Criminal $100.00
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The listed cost for a judgment debtor's examination is $50.
Judgment Debtor's Exam $50.00
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The listed traffic court cost is $110 for moving violations and $100 for non-moving violations.
Traffic- Moving/non-moving $110.00/$100.00
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The listed cost to reissue certified mail is $15.
*Reissuing of Certified Mail: $15.00
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The listed cost for a civil dispositive motion is $20.
Civil Dispositive Motion $20.00:
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The listed court cost for a driver-duties emergency-vehicle matter is $175.
Driver Duties Em. Vehicle $175.00
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The listed court cost for speeding 11–20 mph over the limit is $150.
11-20 mph over $150.00
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The listed bank-garnishment cost is $60.
Bank Garnishment $60.00 and $1.00 (Bank Check)
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The listed mailing fee for a request for jury trial is $50.
Request for Jury Trial $50.00 (Mailing Fee)
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The listed cost for personal service is $50.
Personal Service $50.00
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The listed cost for a motion to revive is $50.
Motion to Revive $50.00
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The listed expungement court cost is $100.
Expungement $100.00
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The listed MM-Traffic court cost is $150.
MM-Traffic $150.00
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The listed court cost for speeding 0–10 mph over the limit is $140.
0-10 mph over $140.00
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The listed civil jury-trial-related cost is $310.
-Civil $310.00
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The listed child-restraint court cost is $150.
Child Restraint $150.00
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- Criminal $210.00
- Criminal $210.00
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The listed cost for a BMV appeal is $75.
BMV Appeal $75.00
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The listed cost for an amended complaint is $30, with the line specifying two defendants.
Amended Complaint $30.00-2 Defs.
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The listed seatbelt court cost for a passenger is $90.
Seatbelt- Passenger $90.00
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The listed driving-privileges cost is $10, or $5 for a modification.
Driving Privileges $10.00/ $5.00 (modify)
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The listed cost for a civil complaint or replevin with two defendants is $120.
Civil Complaint/ Replevin $120.00- 2 Defs.
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Certified copies cost $1 per page.
Certified Copies: $1.00 Per Page
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Regular copies cost $0.25 per page.
Copies: Regular: $.25 Per Page
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The listed trusteeship court cost is $75.
Trusteeship $75.00
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The listed cost for wage garnishment is $150.
Wage Garnishment $150.00
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Reporting probation costs $120 per year.
Reporting Probation $120.00 per year
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The listed small-claims cost with two defendants is $65.
Small Claims $65.00- 2 Defs:
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The listed court cost for speeding 21–34 mph over the limit is $175.
21-34 mph over $175.00
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The listed cost for a certificate of judgment is $15.
Certificate of Judgment $15.00
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The listed court cost for a second speeding offense within one year is $200.
2nd Offense Speed/ 1yr $200.00
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The listed cost for a counterclaim or cross-claim is $30.
Counterclaim/Cross-Claim $30.00
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The listed court cost for speeding 35 mph or more over the limit is $200.
35 mph and over $200.00
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The listed cost for forcible entry and detainer with two defendants is $120.
Forcible Entry & Detainer $120.00- 2 Defs.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
An attorney who fails to appear for pretrial without just cause may be punished for contempt.
Any attorney who fails to appear for pretrial without just cause being shown may be punished for contempt of court.
Page 8 | Rule 2.02 — Case Management Rules for Criminal Cases
At the pretrial conference, the State must present its position, and the defendant and defense attorney must determine whether the case proceeds to trial, awaits specified motions, or is resolved by a negotiated plea with the defendant's concurrence.
At the pretrial conference, the State shall present its position on the case at bar, and the defendant and the defendant's attorney shall, upon revicw of the State's position, determine whether or not this mater shall be set for trial on the merits, pending motions in limine or to suppress evidence, or disposed of through the negotiated plea with concurrence of the defendant.
Page 8 | Rule 2.03 — Procedure Governing Criminal PreTrial Conference
After assignment and scheduling of a pretrial date in a represented criminal case, the State and defense counsel must confer as early as possible about discovery issues permitted under the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
once a criminal case has been assigned and given a pretrial date and the defendant is represented by counsel, it shall be incumbent upon the State and the defendant's counsel, to confer with one another at the earliest possible time relative to any issues of discovery as requested and permitted under the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Page 8 | Rule 2.03 — Procedure Governing Criminal PreTrial Conference
The prosecutor, defendant, and defense attorney of record must attend the scheduled pretrial conference and have authority to act and consider relevant matters.
At the lime and place set for pretrial conference, all parties and their representatives to the criminal proceeding, that being the prosecutor for the State of Ohio, the defendant, and defendant's attorney of record, shall be present and shall have authority to act and consider all matters pursuant to this rule as are relevant to the case in issue and Criminal Rule 17.1 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Page 8 | Rule 2.03 — Procedure Governing Criminal PreTrial Conference
For motions other than dispositive motions, a memorandum contra must be served within 14 days after the supporting memorandum and its proof of service.
(C) Any memorandum contra to said motion (except dispositive motions) shall be served upon movant's attorney, or if there be none of record, upon movant, within fourteen (14) days from the date of memorandum in support of the motion and proof of service thereof.
Page 11 | Rule 3.08 — Motions
A memorandum contra to a dispositive motion must be filed within 30 days after service of the motion.
Memorandum Contra on dispositive motions shall be filed within thirty (30) days within service of the service of the motion.
Page 11 | Rule 3.08 — Motions
Opposing counsel must respond within 14 days; motions are considered submitted at the end of that period unless the court extends the time.
Opposing counsel shall answer in like manner within fourteen (14) days thercafter, All motions will be considered submitted at the eat of said fourteen (14) day period, unless time is extended by the court.
Page 15 | (D)(2) Motions
A reply memorandum may be served and filed within 7 days after service of the memorandum contra.
A reply memorandum may be served and filed within seven (7) days of the service of the memorandum contra.
Page 11 | Rule 3.08 — Motions
No oral hearing will be granted on a motion unless the parties request one in writing or the court deems one necessary.
There will be no oral hearings granted in said motions unless the parties request an oral hearing in writing and/or the court deems it necessary.
Page 15 | (D)(2) Motions
The assigned judge may set motions for oral hearing at the judge's discretion.
Motions may be set for oral hearing at the discretion of the assigned judge.
Page 8 | Rule 2.02 — Case Management Rules for Criminal Cases
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance requires a written motion set for hearing and a request to a time certain, unless opposing counsel waives the hearing.
No continuances will be granted except by written motion set down for hearing. Hearing may be waived by opposing counsel. Requests for a continuance shall be to a time certain.
Page 4 | Rule 1.05 — Filing and Assignment of Cases (B) Continuances
After a trial date is set, a continuance may be granted only for good cause, upon motion and an entry signed by the parties and approved by the Court.
No continuances will be granted once a trial date has been set, other than for good cause shown and upon motion and entry signed by the parties and approved by the Court.
Page 8 | Rule 2.03 — Procedure Governing Criminal PreTrial Conference
An extension to plead requires opposing counsel’s approval or a written motion showing good cause with proof of notice to opposing counsel; an extension exceeding ten days requires cause even if counsel approves.
Leave for extension of time to plead will be granted, only on approval of opposing counsel or on motion, in writing, showing good cause, accompanied by proof of notice to opposing counsel. Leavcs to plead for more than ten (10) days will require showing of cause, notwithstanding approval of counsel.
Page 10 | Rule 3.06 — Extension of Time for Filing Pleadings and Motions
A party seeking to continue a trial or hearing must file a written motion stating the reason.
No party shall be granted a continuance of a trial or hearing without a written motion from the party or his/her counsel stating the reason for the continuance.
Page 15 | (D)(4) Continuances
Leave to extend the time to move ordinarily will not be granted, even if opposing counsel approves.
Leaves to move will ordinarily not be granted, notwithstanding approval of opposing counsel.
Page 10 | Rule 3.06 — Extension of Time for Filing Pleadings and Motions
The Court may extend the motion-briefing periods upon application and a showing of good cause.
The time periods set forth in this paragraph may be extended by the Court, for good cause shown, upon applications therefore.
Page 11 | Rule 3.08 — Motions
The trial court has discretion to grant any other request to continue a scheduled trial.
The granting of any other request for continuance of a scheduled trial is a matter within the discretion of the trial court.
Page 15 | (D)(4) Continuances
When counsel seeks a continuance because of another trial scheduled for the same date, the case set first takes priority and must be tried on its assigned date.
When a continuance is requested for the reason that counsel is scheduled to appear in another case assigned for trial on the same date in the same or another trial court of this state, the case which was first set for trial shall have priority and shall be tried on the date assigned.
Page 15 | (D)(4) Continuances
A criminal case assigned for trial takes priority over a civil case assigned for trial.
Criminal cases assigned for trial have priority over civil cases assigned for trial.
Page 15 | (D)(4) Continuances
An application to continue a pretrial conference must be addressed to the Court.
Any application for continuance of the conference shall be addressed to the Court.
Page 15 | (D)(3) Pretrials
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys must notify the Court by 9:00 a.m. on the day before trial of any change in plea; otherwise, jury costs will be attached to the case.
All attorneys shall notify the Court by 9:00 a.m. of the day preceding their trial of any change in plea or jury costs will be attached to their case.
Page 8 | Rule 2.02 — Case Management Rules for Criminal Cases