Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

Contact

Phone

Before trial begins, counsel must promptly notify the Court by telephone when a case is resolved.

At any time prior to commencement of trial, counsel shall advise the Court promptly via telephone, when a case has been resolved.

CRITICAL

Contact

Letter fax

After reporting a settlement, the attorneys must cooperate to fax the Court a written notification identifying who will prepare the settlement entry and when it will be filed.

Thereafter, the attorneys shall cooperate and fax a notification to the Court in writing at 419-734-6852 indicating which attorney will be preparing the settlement entry and when the entry will be filed.

WARNING

A guardian ad litem must not communicate ex parte with the court about the merits of the case.

(2) A guardian ad litem shall maintain independence, objectivity and fairness as well as the appearance of fairness in dealings with parties and professionals, both in and out of the courtroom and shall have no ex parte communications with the court regarding the merits of the case.

WARNING

An attorney may request a conference with the Judge or Magistrate about an issue needing discussion before a hearing or disposition, provided opposing counsel receives notice.

If it is determined that an issue in a pending action needs to be discussed with a Judge or Magistrate prior to hearing or disposition of the action, the attorney requesting said conference may, with notice to opposing counsel, request a conference with the Judge or Magistrate.

WARNING

Contact

Phone

Phone

419-734-6790

The party requesting telephone appearance must coordinate one call to the Court at the designated date and time.

The requesting party shall be responsible to coordinate one call to the Court at 419-734-6790 on the designated date and time.

WARNING

Counsel planning to use courtroom technology should meet with Court staff before trial for a demonstration and compatibility check.

Counsel who anticipate using courtroom technology should schedule a time to meet with Court staff before the trial for a demonstration of the equipment and to ensure your equipment is compatible.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact the Assignment Clerk to obtain a hearing date and insert it in the Notice of Hearing.

NOTE: Contact Assignment Clerk to obtain a hearing date and insert date in Notice.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact the Assignment Clerk to obtain a hearing date and insert it in the Order to Appear.

NOTE: Contact the Assignment Clerk to obtain a hearing date and insert date in Order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact the Assignment Clerk to obtain a hearing date and insert it in the Notice of Hearing.

NOTE: Contact the Assignment Clerk to obtain a hearing date and insert date in Notice.