Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Attorney filings
Motion
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Receiver Plan, Receiver Report
- 1 copy
Request for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Motion with Non Oral Hearing Date, Objection to Magistrates Decision, Response to Objection to Magistrates Decision, Request for Transcript, Court Ordered or Requested Document, Rule 75 Temporary Order Motion, Motion to Set Aside Settlement Memorandum
- 1 copy • Immediately Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Counsel may agree to an extension for moving or pleading, provided the total extension does not exceed 30 days.
- A party seeking an extension beyond the agreed period or without agreement must file a written motion and memorandum showing practical impossibility of pleading within the rule and good cause.
- After receiving a Scheduling Order without a scheduling conference or pretrial, parties have reasonable time to notify the assignment commissioner of conflicts, and rescheduling will be coordinated with the commissioner and all parties.
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Request must include
- Continuance or advancement requests must be submitted in writing as early as possible, at least three working days before trial or hearing, with a proposed new date, and notice must be given to other counsel or unrepresented parties.
- Continuance applications for hearings, pre-trials, and trials must be submitted at least seven days before the scheduled event, except in an emergency or when the Court deems cause sufficient.
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Fax
Page & Word Limits2 rules
Initial briefs and answers shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Reply briefs shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
- Initial brief
- Up to 25 pages
- Answer brief
- Up to 25 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 10 pages
Facsimile filings shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length.
- Facsimile filing
- Up to 25 pages
Document Format Requirements25 rules
Application shall be made upon the forms in the Appendix: Form P for annual appointments and Form R for appointment by case.
Except in cases of emergency or by order of the Court on its own motion, a motion for a continuance of a cause after it has been set for trial/hearing must be in writing.
Requests for permission to broadcast, televise, record, or photograph in the courtroom shall be in writing to the judge of the Court of Common Pleas to whom the case is assigned as far in advance as reasonably practical, but in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the courtroom session to be broadcast or photographed unless otherwise permitted by the trial judge.
Motions for a receivership, fee applications, hearing requests, or other procedural matters relative to a receivership must be submitted in writing, with an approved entry tendered to chambers.
(Original signatures required +1 complete copy of all documents for service)
Formatting
- •Original signatures are required
- •One complete copy of all documents must be provided for service
Unless otherwise provided herein, all pleadings, motions, and other filings shall comply in form and content with the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the Court of Common Pleas of Pickaway County, Ohio, Juvenile Division.
A signed fax filing must be transmitted as a copy of the signed source or as an unsigned copy marked “/s/” followed by the signer’s name; filing represents possession or control of the signed source, and unauthorized transmissions must be stricken.
Court's wording
A party who wishes to file a signed source document by fax shall do either of the following: 1. Fax a copy of the signed source document; 2. Fax a copy of the document without the signature but with the notation “/s/”followed by the name of the signing person where the signature appears in the signed source document. A party who files a signed document by fax represents that the physically signed source document is in his or her possession or control. Any signature on electronically transmitted documents shall be considered that of the attorney or party it purports to be for all purposes. If it is established that the documents were transmitted without authority, the Court shall order the filing stricken.
Information on the Juvenile Court Information Sheet must be typed.
- Juvenile court information sheet
Formatting
- •All Information Sheet information must be typed
Court's wording
(C) When personal identifiers are omitted from a case document submitted to the Court or filed with the Clerk of Courts, the party shall submit or file that information on a Pickaway County Juvenile Court Information Sheet. All Information Sheet information must be typed. A separate Information Sheet must be submitted for each case number.
(A) Prior to the commencement of the hearing or trial, all exhibits offered for admission shall be labeled by counsel designating the party name and item identification.
(H) No handwritten accounts shall be accepted for filing with the Court.
- Account
Formatting
- •Handwritten accounts shall not be accepted for filing with the Court
In private placement adoptions, a pre-placement application in a form prescribed by the Court shall be filed by the proposed adopting parents
II. Petition to Recognize Foreign Decree of Adoption; All forms MUST be typed
Formatting
- •All forms must be typed
Electronic transmission is defined as by email (PDF or Word documents).
Name of counsel and of the trial judge shall be typed or printed upon the entry.
All pleadings filed on behalf of one or more parties represented by counsel shall be signed by one attorney in his individual name as trial attorney, followed by the designation "trial attorney" Firm names and the name of co-counsel may appear on the pleadings for information.
All Pleadings, Motions, and Orders shall be typewritten or printed on 8 ½” by 11” paper.
- Paper size
- Letter
Formatting
- •Documents must be typewritten or printed
The order shall be issued on the form prescribed by the court
- Custody evaluation order
Formatting
- •The order must be issued on the form prescribed by the court
Briefs are to be double spaced, except quoted matter may be single spaced.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Brief
Application shall be made by packets provided by the Clerk of Court.
Name of counsel, counsel’s Ohio Supreme Court registration number, and the name of the Trial Judge shall be typed or printed upon the entry.
Such ticket shall conform in all substantive respects, including layout and content, to the “Ohio Uniform Traffic Ticket,” except that standards for the color and weight of paper and method of binding shall not apply.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Formatting
- •Print or type the application
Computerized forms must comply with the specifications and format outlined by the Rules of Superintendence.
All computer forms presented for filing must be generated with the exact wording as well as blank lines as they appear in the standard forms.
Names of persons taking the place of a deceased person must be slightly indented on Standard Probate Form 1.0.
Court's wording
The names of such persons that will take the place of such “deceased” person shall be listed, by indenting slightly and listed as the other heirs, next of kin, legatees and devisees are listed on the form.
Document Filing Requirements331 rules
The sender must provide Civ.R. 11 identification, using a fax cover sheet or the email body with the document attached; emails lacking full verification contact information will not be filed.
Court's wording
The attorney sending the document must provide all required identification as detailed in Civ.R. 11. A fax must contain a cover sheet detailing this information, an email must have this information in the body of the email with the document attached. Emails without full contact information for verification will not be printed and filed.
A transmitted document must pertain to only one case.
Applicants shall submit a proposed entry with application: Form Q for annual appointments and Form S for appointment by case.
All individuals who seek appointment to make service of process shall submit a motion and affidavit to show they meet the requirements set forth in Civ.R. 4.1(D).
For a criminal property bond, the defendant's attorney or the surety's attorney must provide the Clerk with a title search certifying the property description, deed names, county-auditor value, and any recorded liens.
Court's wording
In all criminal cases where the defendant posts a property bond, his attorney or an attorney for the surety whose property is being used to secure the bond must provide the Clerk of Courts with a title search certifying the following: a short description of the property, the names that appear on the deed, the true value of the property as shown on the records in the county auditor's office and whether there are any liens on file against the property.
All requests for transcripts shall be made in writing.
This statement shall recite those matters which remain in dispute, and in addition, the date, time and place of such conference, and the names of all parties participating therein.
All motions shall be accompanied by a brief stating the grounds thereof and citing the authorities relied upon.
A party who cites an unpublished opinion or case shall indicate any disposition by a superior appellate court.
All pleadings and briefs containing references to unpublished cases shall attach a copy of the case.
The party shall submit that information separately, using Form K as provided in the appendix.
Such consent shall be evidenced by a consent to plead signed by all counsel and filed with the Clerk. Neither these forms nor entries shall be submitted to the Court for approval where consent to plead is proper and is obtained.
An extension motion in these circumstances must be written and supported by a memorandum stating facts showing practical impossibility and good cause.
Court's wording
Where an additional extension of time beyond that provided herein is needed or where the parties cannot agree upon an extension of time, the party desiring the extension shall file a written motion supported by memorandum stating facts indicating the practical impossibility of pleading within rule and demonstrating good cause for further extension.
Evidence upon any such hearing shall be in the form of affidavits or depositions which must be filed in advance of the hearing or submission.
no such matter shall be heard ex parte unless from affidavits filed with the motion the judge determines that extraordinary undue hardship would result to the moving party by any delay in proceeding.
The caption of the first pleading in which or after which a new plaintiff or defendant is added must state the party's name and address and designate the party as a new plaintiff or defendant.
- Document
- First pleading adding new party
- Placement
- Caption
Court's wording
When a new party plaintiff or defendant is added to a case after the commencement thereof, the caption of the first pleading in which or after which such new party is added shall contain the name of such new party, together with his or its address followed by a specific designation of "New Party Plaintiff" or "New Party Defendant" as is applicable.
All motions shall be accompanied by an entry for the judge to sign.
Once a written demand for a jury trial has been filed, any subsequent waiver of the jury trial shall be made in writing and filed with the Clerk of Courts at least five (5) working days prior to the trial date.
Unless otherwise ordered, the substitution or withdrawal of a trial attorney shall be permitted only: (A) Upon filing with the Court and service on all other parties of a notice of substitution of trial attorney signed by the withdrawing attorney, the client and a substitute trial attorney, or (B) Upon written application for substitution or withdrawal served upon the client and showing of good cause and upon such terms as the Court shall impose.
Failure to respond or show cause why the matter should not be dismissed, shall result in the action being dismissed without prejudice.
All motions for continuance shall be accompanied by a proposed entry ordering the reassignment of the case with spaces for a day, date, and time to be determined by Court.
When a case settles, plaintiff’s counsel must immediately notify the Court in writing; electronic transmission is accepted.
Court's wording
When a case has been settled, whether by the parties or through mediation, the Court shall immediately be notified in writing by counsel for plaintiff. Notification via electronic transmission is accepted.
The Mediator shall report to the Court when a case mediation has concluded.
All dismissals shall be filed in writing to the court.
If the case is settled during mediation, the attorney for one of the parties shall file an entry as detailed in Rule 11.06.
Pretrial motions from the defense which are filed outside the time confines of Crim.R. 12(D) must be accompanied by a speedy trial waiver (FORM L in the Appendix) signed by the defendant.
The party requesting the continuance shall prepare a proposed entry and attach it to the motion.
All case documents shall omit personal identifiers in accordance with Sup.R. 45. It is the responsibility of litigants to ensure compliance, not the Court or Clerk of Court.
(A) Affidavit of Income, Expenses and Financial Disclosure (Uniform Domestic Relations Form-Affidavit 1 ). Three most recent pay stubs shall be attached with all personal income information including social security and employee identification numbers redacted.
Pleadings, motions, and orders must include the attorney's name, applicable firm and contact details, and Ohio Supreme Court number.
Court's wording
All Pleadings, Motions and Orders shall include the name of the attorney, the firm name, if any, office address, office telephone number, fax number, if any, e-mail address if any, and the attorney’s Ohio Supreme Court Number.
Divorce complaints, answers, and counterclaims must include the listed affidavits, which must be filed and served; each form or affidavit must be filed even if no responsive pleading is filed.
Court's wording
All Complaints for Divorce, Answers and Counterclaims shall be accompanied by the following court forms which shall be filed with the Clerk of Court and served upon the opposing party or parties. Even if no responsive pleading is filed, a party shall file each form or affidavit as directed below. Please Note: the forms below are available at the Ohio Supreme Court’s website and are hyperlinked below. (A) Affidavit of Income, Expenses and Financial Disclosure (Uniform Domestic Relations Form-Affidavit 1 ). Three most recent pay stubs shall be attached with all personal income information including social security and employee identification numbers redacted. (B) Affidavit of Property and Debt (Uniform Domestic Relations Form-Affidavit 2 ).
All motions shall state with particularity the grounds therefore, the relief or order sought, and shall identify any prior Order(s) at issue.
Personal identification information such as social security numbers and the identification of children shall not be included in any captions.
All Separation Agreements and Shared Parenting Plans filed with the Court must be submitted as a separate document styled as a "Separation Agreement" or "Shared Parenting Plan" and not included in the body of the pleadings.
In cases commenced by petition, the subsequent captions shall remain the caption of the original petition. Parties shall be designated by their names or as “Mother” and “Father” or “Husband” and “Wife” in the body of subsequent pleadings in cases involving children.
All Complaints, Petitions, Answers, Counterclaims, and Decrees shall state the names and addresses of both parties.
The Parenting Affidavit only needs to be filed if there is a minor child of the parties.
A modified restraining order must include notice in its first paragraph that it is submitted in modified form.
Court's wording
Where the parties intend to modify or deviate from the language of the JUDGMENT ENTRY/RESTRAINING ORDER, whether by adding or deleting terms, the modified ENTRY/ORDER shall include, in the first paragraph, language sufficient to put the Court on notice that the ENTRY/ORDER is submitted in a modified form.
The application shall be fully completed, signed by the party and separately filed with Pickaway County Job and Family Services, Child Support Division, and the Clerk of Court only in cases where child or spousal support is being sought.
A motion for exclusive use of marital residence or to vacate premises shall state with specificity the reasons for the motion and shall be supported by an affidavit of the moving party setting forth the facts on which the motion is based.
The specified pleadings and motions must be accompanied by a completed Health Insurance Affidavit.
Court's wording
In any complaint for Divorce or Legal Separation involving a minor child, any complaint for custody, support, paternity, or motion for the establishment or modification of support or motion for health insurance coverage, or answer or counterclaim thereto, the pleading shall be accompanied by a completed Health Insurance Affidavit.
All motions or requests for temporary orders shall include accurate financial affidavits.
When a dissolution is filed, the parties shall complete and provide the following: (A) Petition for Dissolution (B) Separation Agreement (C) Waiver of Service (D) Waiver of Counsel (if only one attorney).
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
An original complaint instituting legal action cannot be filed by electronic delivery.
The original complaint instituting legal action will not be accepted by electronic delivery.
Page 11 | 4.02 Electronic Transmission of Filings
Pleadings and other papers may be filed by fax with the Juvenile Court clerk, except for the listed filings and any filing requiring a fee.
Pleadings and other papers may be filed with the clerk of the Pickaway County Juvenile Court by facsimile transmission to (740) 474-8451 as provided in this rule. (A) Applicability: 1. This rule applies to proceedings in the Pickaway County Juvenile Court. 2. The following documents will not be accepted for fax filing: Original Delinquent Unruly, Traffic, Abuse, Neglect, Dependency, Parentage, Contempt filings or any filing that requires a filing fee.
Page 27 | RULE 25. FILING BY FACSIMILE.
Fax filings may be transmitted only through the Clerk of Court’s fax equipment, not directly to the Court.
Fax filings may not be sent directly to the Court for filing but may only be transmitted directly through the facsimile equipment operated by the Clerk of Court.
Page 29 | Rule 25
Fax filings must be sent through the facsimile equipment operated by the Clerk of Courts, not directly to the Court.
Fax filings may NOT be sent directly to the Court for filing but may only be transmitted directly through the facsimile equipment operated by the Clerk of Courts.
Page 10 | TIME OF FILING
Documents may be submitted for filing by email as detailed in division 4.02.
Documents may be submitted for filing at: The Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, 207 South Court Street, Circleville, Ohio, 43113: (1) In person; (2) By delivery service; (3) By USPS mail; (4) By e-mail as detailed in division 4.02 of this rule.
Page 10 | 4.01 Filing Documents
Designated pleadings and other papers may be filed by email to the Clerk of Courts, subject to the stated provisions.
Designated pleadings and other papers may be filed with the Court by email delivery to ClerkofCourts@pickawaycountyohio.gov subject to the following provisions:
Page 11 | 4.02 Electronic Transmission of Filings
In Pickaway County Probate Court proceedings, pleadings and other papers may be fax-filed, but Original Wills and Codicils will not be accepted by fax.
These rules apply to Probate proceedings in the Pickaway County Probate Court. The following documents will not be accepted for fax filing: Original Wills and Codicils. Pleadings and other papers may be filed with the Clerk of Courts by facsimile transmission to 740-477-3852 subject to the following conditions:
Page 8 | RULE 57.1 FILING BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
Foster or kinship caregivers may file a Caregiver Information form by fax, email, U.S. Regular Mail, or delivery to the case worker or CASA/GAL.
(D) Any foster caregiver or kinship caregiver may file the Caregiver Information form with the Court by fax, email, U.S. Regular Mail or delivery to the Children Services case worker or CASA/GAL.
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The court permits the use and filing of traffic tickets produced by computer or other electronic means.
The use and filing of a traffic ticket that is produced by computer or other electronic means is authorized in the Pickaway County Juvenile Court.
Page 43 | Rule 37. Use of Electronically Produced Ticket
Once you have completed the online form, please print and bring or mail to the court.
Once you have completed the online form, please print and bring or mail to the court.
Page 59 | Caregiver Information Form
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Documents must be submitted to the Clerk during regular business hours, and the Clerk files only documents received timely and in compliance with the rules.
Documents shall be filed with the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court by submitting the documents to the Clerk of Courts during the regular business hours of the Clerk’s office. Only documents that are timely received and in compliance with these rules shall be filed by the Clerk.
Page 10 | 4.01 Filing Documents
A document is considered filed when the Clerk stamps it; the transmission time does not determine the filing date or time.
All documents submitted will be considered filed when the date/time has been stamped by the Clerk. The date and time of filing is not determined by the time of transmission, but is determined by the Clerk’s file stamp.
Page 11 | 4.02 Electronic Transmission of Filings
Electronic documents received when the Clerk's office is closed or after 1:00 p.m. on a business day are considered for filing the next business day; same-day filing requires arrival before 1:00 p.m.
Documents transmitted electronically and received on a Saturday, Sunday, or any other day on which the Clerk’s office is closed to the public, or after 1:00 p.m. on a business day, shall be considered for filing the next business day. To ensure that a document is filed the same day as it is transmitted, a party must ensure that it arrives before 1:00 p.m.
Page 11 | 4.02 Electronic Transmission of Filings
A response to a written motion other than a summary-judgment motion must be filed within 14 days after service of the motion.
Responses to a written motion, other than motions for summary judgment, shall be filed within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion.
Page 13 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (B) Answer and Reply Timelines
A movant must file a reply to a response to any written motion within 7 days after service of the response.
The movant’s reply to a response to any written motion shall be filed within seven (7) days after service of the response to the motion.
Page 13 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (B) Answer and Reply Timelines
A summary-judgment motion may not be filed after the case is set for pretrial or trial unless the trial judge's leave is first obtained.
No motion for summary judgment shall be filed in any case after it has been set for pre-trial or trial without leave of the trial judge first obtained.
Page 14 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (H) Motions for Summary Judgment
Affidavits or depositions offered as evidence for an urgent-relief hearing must be filed before the hearing or submission.
Evidence upon any such hearing shall be in the form of affidavits or depositions which must be filed in advance of the hearing or submission.
Page 14 | 8.06 Urgent Equitable Relief
Adverse counsel must approve or reject the proposed journal entry within five business days after receiving it.
the counsel for the adverse party who shall approve or reject the same within five (5) business days after the receipt thereof.
Page 15 | Rule 9.01 Preparation of Entries by Counsel
Counsel for the prevailing party must prepare and submit the journal entry to adverse counsel within five business days after the order, decree, or judgment is rendered.
counsel for the party in whose favor an order, decree or judgment is rendered shall, within five (5) business days thereafter, prepare the proper journal entry and submit it to the counsel for the adverse party
Page 15 | Rule 9.01 Preparation of Entries by Counsel
If service of process is not completed within six months after the complaint is filed, plaintiff’s counsel will be issued a show-cause order.
If service of process is not completed within six months following the filing of a complaint, counsel for plaintiff(s) shall be issued a show cause order.
Page 16 | Rule 11.02 Service of Process within Six (6) Months
Unless otherwise ordered, a trial attorney may not withdraw within 20 days before trial or the setting of a hearing on a motion; substitution of counsel is not a basis to postpone trial or a hearing.
Unless otherwise ordered, a trial attorney shall not be permitted to withdraw at any time later than twenty (20) days in advance of trial or the setting of a hearing on any motion, and unless otherwise ordered, the substitution of a trial attorney shall not serve as the basis for postponement of the trial or any hearing.
Page 16 | Rule 10.03 Substitution or Withdrawal of Trial Attorney
A subsequent written jury-trial waiver must be filed at least five working days before trial.
Once a written demand for a jury trial has been filed, any subsequent waiver of the jury trial shall be made in writing and filed with the Clerk of Courts at least five (5) working days prior to the trial date.
Page 16 | Rule 11.04 Jury Trial Demand or Waiver
The settlement entry must be received within 10 days after the party is notified to avoid dismissal.
unless the entry is received within ten (10) days of being notified.
Page 17 | 11.06 Settlements
If the settlement entry has not been received within 30 days, the Court will notify the party that the case will be dismissed.
If an entry has not been received within thirty (30) days, then the Court shall notify the party that his or her case will be dismissed
Page 17 | 11.06 Settlements
A continuance motion based on counsel’s prior engagement must be filed forthwith after notification of the assignment of the case in this Court.
Where a continuance of a cause is requested on the grounds that counsel of record in the case is already engaged on the date set for trial in another Court of record or a governmental bureau, proof of such prior assignment shall be attached to the motion for continuance which shall be filed forthwith following notification of the assignment of the case in this Court.
Page 24 | 15.11 Continuances
If mediation settles the case, one party’s attorney must file an entry reflecting the resolution within 30 days.
If the case is settled through the mediation process, the attorney for one of the parties shall file an entry within thirty (30) days reflecting the resolution of the case.
Page 25 | Mediation
The Guardian ad Litem must provide the annual certification and training report on or before March 1.
On or before March 1st of each year, the Guardian ad Litem must certify that he/she is unaware of any circumstances that would disqualify him/her from serving and to report the training he/she has attended to comply with this rule.
Page 26 | 15.14 Guardian ad Litem
The Guardian ad Litem must submit an affidavit of fees to the court no later than seven days after the final hearing.
No later than seven days after final hearing in the matter on which the Guardian ad Litem has been appointed, the Guardian ad Litem shall submit an affidavit of fees to the court.
Page 26 | 15.14 Guardian ad Litem
The final report must be submitted to the Court and made available to the parties at least seven days before the final hearing, unless the Court extends the due date.
The final report shall be submitted to the Court and made available to the parties for inspection no less than seven (7) days before the final hearing, unless the due date is extended by the Court.
Page 28 | Reports and Court Appearances
A courtroom media-permission request must be submitted no later than 24 hours before the session, unless the trial judge permits otherwise; it should be submitted as far in advance as reasonably practical.
Requests for permission to broadcast, televise, record, or photograph in the courtroom shall be in writing to the judge of the Court of Common Pleas to whom the case is assigned as far in advance as reasonably practical, but in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the courtroom session to be broadcast or photographed unless otherwise permitted by the trial judge.
Page 32 | RULE 16.00 MEDIA; 16.01 Administration
The written custody evaluation report must be provided at least 30 days before the final status conference.
The written report shall be provided at least 30 days prior to the final status conference.
Page 32 | Dissemination and Time Frame
The receivership plan must be updated when significant developments warrant or through periodic reports to the Court, and updated reports must be filed at least semi-annually.
The plan shall be updated as significant developments warrant, or as part of ongoing periodic reporting to the Court. Updated reports shall be filed no less than semi-annually
Page 36 | 18.06(B) Plan Updates
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A response to a summary-judgment motion must be served within 28 days after service of the motion.
Pursuant to Civ.R. 6(C)(1) responses to motions for summary judgment shall be served within twenty-eight (28) days after service of the motion.
Page 13 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (B) Answer and Reply Timelines
The extension motion and memorandum must be served on opposing counsel, and the assigned judge fixes the hearing time.
The motion and memo shall be served upon opposing counsel and the matter shall be heard at a time to be fixed by the judge to whom the case is assigned.
Page 14 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (C)(2) Extension Beyond 30 Days or Without Agreement
Notice of the hearing's time and place must be served on the adverse party or that party's counsel.
Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be served upon the adverse party or his counsel
Page 14 | 8.06 Urgent Equitable Relief
The Prosecuting Attorney must provide discovery within 30 days after arraignment.
The Prosecuting Attorney shall provide discovery to defense counsel within thirty (30) days of the date of arraignment, and defense counsel shall provide discovery no more than fifteen (15) days after receiving discovery from the Prosecuting Attorney.
Page 19 | 13.07 Discovery Timeline
The required court forms accompanying divorce complaints, answers, and counterclaims must be served on the opposing party or parties.
All Complaints for Divorce, Answers and Counterclaims shall be accompanied by the following court forms which shall be filed with the Clerk of Court and served upon the opposing party or parties.
Page 20 | 15.02 Initial Filings
Before serving a temporary-orders request, the requesting party must secure a non-oral hearing date; the motion and affidavit must then be served on the opposing party or counsel under the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Counsel for, or the party requesting temporary orders, shall secure a non-oral hearing date with the Assignment Commissioner before serving the opposing party. The motion and affidavit of the party requesting temporary orders shall be served upon the opposing party or their counsel, if represented, pursuant to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 21 | 15.04 Temporary or Pendente Lite Orders
Upon either party’s request, a copy of the restraining order must be issued and served, with attorneys providing copies to their clients and the Clerk providing copies to pro se litigants.
In each domestic relations case filed in this Court, upon request of either party, there shall be issued and served a copy of the JUDGMENT ENTRY/RESTRAINING ORDER, found as Form F in the Appendix herein. Each party shall be provided a copy of the order by their attorney. Pro Se litigants shall be provided a copy by the Clerk of Court.
Page 21 | 15.03 Mutual Restraining Order
Counsel must provide the Guardian ad Litem with all pleadings, hearing and deposition notices, entries, and other necessary documents.
It shall be the responsibility of counsel in the case to copy the Guardian ad Litem with all pleadings, notices of hearings and depositions, entries and any other necessary documents.
Page 26 | 15.14 Guardian ad Litem
The evaluator must provide the report to the assigned Judge or Magistrate, who must provide copies to the attorneys and guardian ad litem and directly to any unrepresented party.
A custody evaluator shall provide their Custody Evaluation Report to the assigned Judge or Magistrate. The court shall then provide the copies of the report to the attorneys and guardian ad litem on the case. If any party
Page 31 | Dissemination and Time Frame
A motion to remove a custody evaluator must be provided to all parties and the evaluator.
The motion shall be provided to all parties and the custody evaluator.
Page 31 | Removal of Custody Evaluator
A status-conference request must be provided to all counsel and self-represented parties, the guardian ad litem, and any appointed attorney advocate.
Any request must also be provided to all counsel and pro se parties, the guardian ad litem, and any attorney advocate, if one has been appointed.
Page 31 | Communication with the Court
A copy of comments or complaints submitted to the Judge must be provided to the evaluator concerned.
A copy of comments and complaints submitted to the Judge shall be provided to the custody evaluator who is the subject of the complaint or comment.
Page 31 | Complaints
The party who submitted a proposed order entered by the Court must serve it on the receiver or counsel and the specified parties, and must file proof of service.
The party who submitted a proposed order entered by the Court is responsible for serving it upon the receiver or receiver’s counsel and upon all parties who have appeared, or for whom service of process remains underway. Proof of service must be filed by the party making service.
Page 35 | 18.03(B) Service to All Parties
The receiver must give notice of the appointment to all known creditors.
give notice to all known creditors of the receiver’s appointment;
Page 36 | 18.05(B) General Duties of the Receiver
Copies of each receiver’s plan and report must be filed with the Clerk and served on appearing parties and parties for whom service remains pending.
Copies of each receiver’s plan and report shall be filed with the Clerk, with service upon all parties who have made an appearance or for whom service remains pending.
Page 37 | 18.06(C) Filing and Service
Written notice of each professional-retention application must be given to the debtor and specified parties unless the Court addresses it at the initial receivership hearing.
Unless the Court addresses the application during the initial hearing on whether to grant a receivership, written notice of all such applications shall be given to the debtor, all parties that have appeared and all those for whom service of process remains pending.
Page 37 | 18.08(A) Initial Application
Unless otherwise ordered, the receiver must serve all parties and known interested persons with notice of the intent to sell or lease property and the proposed terms.
(1) Unless otherwise ordered, a receiver shall serve notice of the receiver’s intent to sell or lease receivership property and the terms of such proposed sale or lease for all property. Notice shall be given to all parties in the action and all persons known to have an interest in the property to be sold or leased.
Page 39 | 18.10 Disposition of Property
Initial pleadings must be served in all divorce actions.
All Divorce actions require service of the initial pleadings.
Page 66 | FORM M– INITIATION OF DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION
Service copies must be given to the Clerk when the filing is made.
Service copies must be provided to the Clerk at the time of filing.
Page 66 | FORM M– INITIATION OF DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION
A person seeking appointment to serve process must be at least eighteen years old.
I am eighteen years of age or older.
Page 73 | FORM R – APPOINTMENT OF PROCESS SERVER
An appointed process server must conduct themself professionally while serving process.
I will conduct myself in a professional manner when engaged in serving process.
Page 74 | FORM R – APPOINTMENT OF PROCESS SERVER
A person seeking appointment to serve process must hold valid government-issued identification, a passport, or a driver's license.
I hold a valid government-issued identification card, passport, or driver's license.
Page 74 | FORM R – APPOINTMENT OF PROCESS SERVER
Filing Fees and Waivers
Electronic filing costs $2.00 for the cover page and $1.00 per additional page, payable to the Clerk's office within five business days after transmission.
Fees for filing by electronic transmission are $2.00 for the cover page and $1.00 for each additional page. Fees must be forwarded to the Clerk’s office within five (5) business days after transmission.
Page 11 | 4.02 Electronic Transmission of Filings
Filings will be held until the Clerk's Office receives the appropriate deposits.
All filings will be held until the appropriate deposits are received by the Clerk's Office.
Page 11 | 4.02 Electronic Transmission of Filings
A civil action or proceeding may not be filed until the required costs deposit is made, except as otherwise provided by law; deposits follow the Appendix schedule.
No civil action or proceeding shall be accepted by the Clerk for filing unless the party or parties offering the filing have first deposited a sum to secure the payment of the costs that may accrue in each action or proceeding, except otherwise provided by law. Such advances shall be in accordance with the Security Cost Schedule listed in the Appendix.
Page 12 | 5.01 Deposit Required
The fee for a counterclaim in a domestic case is $250.00.
Domestic Actions Counterclaim in domestic cases $250.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for release of a certificate of judgment is $5.00.
Certificate of Judgment Release $5.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for a post-decree motion in a domestic action is $150.00.
Domestic Actions Post Decree Motions $150.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The $200.00 fee for foreclosure orders of sale is paid at issuance.
Foreclosures Orders of Sale (paid at Issuance) $200.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The initial foreclosure filing fee is $450.00.
Foreclosures Initial Filing $450.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for garnishments and debtor’s exams is $100.00.
Garnishments and Debtor’s Exams $100.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The $505.00 foreclosure online auction fee is paid with the initial filing.
Foreclosures Online Auction Fee (paid with Initial Filing) $505.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for divorce, legal separation, or annulment is $250.00.
Domestic Actions Divorce, Legal Separation, or Annulment $250.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for filing an agreed entry in a domestic action is $125.00.
Domestic Actions Filing of Agreed Entry $125.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for a petition for dissolution of marriage is $250.00.
Domestic Actions Petition for Dissolution of Marriage $250.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for a cognovit note is $250.00.
Cognovit Note $250.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for expungements is $50.00.
Expungements $50.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for execution upon a foreign judgment is $100.00.
Execution upon a Foreign Judgment $100.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The filing fee for a certificate of judgment is $36.00.
Certificate of Judgment Filing $36.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim in a civil action is $150.00.
Civil Actions Counter Claim, Cross Claim, or Third-Party Claim $150.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for miscellaneous filings is $25.00.
Miscellaneous Filings $25.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The fee for reinstating a civil action is $100.00.
Civil Actions Reinstatements $100.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
The filing fee for civil actions is $250.00.
Civil Actions Filing $250.00
Page 44 | Appendix — Security Cost Schedule
A $250 deposit is due when filing; personal checks are not accepted, and payment may be made in cash, money order, attorney check, debit card, or credit card.
Filing fee: $250.00 deposit required at the time of filing. Personal checks will not be accepted for payment of filing fees and/or costs. (Payments are to be made in cash or with a money order, attorney check, debit and/or credit card.)
Page 66 | FORM M– INITIATION OF DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Motions requiring timely action from the Court must also be copied directly to the Court as courtesy copies.
Copies of motions requiring timely action from the Court shall also be copied directly to the Court (Courtesy Copies), see Local Rule 8.05(G).
Page 10 | 4.01 Filing Documents
A motion filed with the Clerk must also be filed directly with the Court as a courtesy copy.
All motions filed with the Clerk shall also be filed, as a courtesy copy, directly to the Court.
Page 14 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (G) Courtesy Copy to the Court
Counsel or a pro se litigant must immediately provide the Judge or Magistrate one file-stamped copy of each listed document.
In order to give prompt attention to those documents, it shall be counsel or the pro se litigant’s responsibility to immediately provide the Judge or Magistrate a file stamped copy of the following documents: (A) Requests for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (B) Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (C) Motions that have non-oral hearing dates; (D) Objections to a Magistrate’s Decision; (E) Responses to Objections to a Magistrate’s Decision; (F) Requests for Transcript; (G) Documents, affidavits or supplemental information ordered or requested by the Court; (H) Rule 75 Motions on Temporary Orders; (I) Motions to Set Aside a Settlement Memorandum;
Page 22 | 15.07 Special Filing Requirements
A courtesy copy of each receiver’s plan and report must be submitted to chambers with a proposed entry approving it.
A courtesy copy of each receiver’s plan and report shall be submitted to chambers, together with a proposed entry approving the plan or report.
Page 37 | 18.06(D) Approval of the Court
The Clerk’s office provides boxes for attorneys’ courtesy copies.
Boxes in the Clerk of Courts office are provided for courtesy copies to attorneys and is not a substitution for service under Civ.R. 5(B).
Page 10 | 3.04 The Box Rule
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Parties must omit personal identifiers from case documents, submit the information separately on Form K, and provide redacted identifiers to another party only by motion after court approval.
When submitting a case document to this Court or filing a case document with the Clerk of Courts, a party shall omit personal identifiers from the document as required in Sup. R. 45(D). (B) The party shall submit that information separately, using Form K as provided in the appendix. (C) Redacted personal identifiers shall be provided to a party to the judicial action upon motion after approval by the Court.
Page 13 | 8.01 Omission of Personal Identifiers Prior to Filing
Mediation communications must remain confidential and may not be filed on the docket; only documents concerning mediation scheduling, a stay, or reactivation and termination may be filed.
(3) Mediation communications are confidential and shall not be filed into the court docket. The only documents to be filed into the docket are as follows: (a) Documents related to scheduling the mediation, (b) Documents staying the case during mediation, and (c) Documents related to reactivating the case and terminating the mediation.
Page 25 | Mediation
The written custody evaluation report is not available for public access under Sup.R. 44 through 47.
The written report shall not be available for public access pursuant to Sup.R. 44 through 47.
Page 32 | Public Access
Custody evaluation reports and recommendations may be disclosed only to the listed recipients, may not be posted on social media or shared with the subject minor children, and unauthorized disclosure may result in court action.
Custody evaluation reports and recommendations shall not be disseminated to anyone other than the individuals listed in (E)(1) nor placed on social media. Reports of the recommendations shall not be shared with minor children who are the subject of the case. Unauthorized disclosure of distribution of the report may be subject to court action, including the penalties of contempt which include fines and/or incarceration.
Page 32 | Prohibition Against Dissemination
When a receiver’s filing refers to trade secrets or necessarily references attorney-client or work-product communications, redacted documents may be filed publicly and served on appearing parties, while a complete unredacted document must be submitted to the court for in camera review; the court may later reconsider disclosure upon application.
If a receiver’s report, motion, fee application or other filing refers to trade secrets (such as a plan for operating an ongoing business, proposed sale prices, customer information, personnel matters, or other non-public information) or would necessarily reference attorney-client or work product communications, than redacted documents may be filed in the public record and served upon all parties that have appeared. When that occurs, a complete un-redacted document shall be submitted to the court for in camera review. Upon application by the receiver or any party, the Court will re-examine the document and determine whether previously redacted information should be disclosed.
Page 40 | 18.12 Trade Secret or Privileged Information
The listed reports are confidential and kept in the unofficial file; counsel may view them at the clerk’s office after signing in and out, while pro se litigants may inspect them only with leave of Court.
Psychological reports, guardian ad litem reports, drug/alcohol assessments, victim impact statements, and school reports are confidential information and shall not be made public. These documents are contained in the unofficial file. Counsel of record may view these reports at the clerk’s office. Counsel must sign in and out with the clerk. Inspection by pro se litigants may be permitted only by leave of the Court.
Page 5 | Rule 5. Records
Intake and Probation Department reports and records, including the listed reports and histories, are confidential and must not be made public.
Pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.14 reports and records of the Intake and Probation Departments, including social history or report of a mental or physical examination, or reports from community agencies serving the Court shall be considered confidential and shall not be made public.
Page 5 | Rule 5. Records
A guardian ad litem must keep specified personal identifiers and safety-sensitive addresses confidential and may ask the Court to restrict report access, while the Court may restrict access or order disclosure under protective conditions.
A guardian ad litem shall maintain the confidential nature of personal identifiers, as defined in Rule 44 of the Rules of Superintendence, or addresses where there are allegations of domestic violence or risk to a party’s or child’s safety. A guardian ad litem may recommend that the Court restrict access to the report or a portion of the report to preserve the privacy, confidentiality, or safety of the parties, witnesses, or the person for whom the guardian ad litem was appointed in accordance with Rule 45 of the Rules of Superintendence. Upon such application, the Court, under such conditions as may be necessary to protect from potential harm the witnesses, parties, or person for whom the guardian ad litem was appointed, may restrict access or order disclosure of or access to the information that addresses the need to challenge the truth of the information received from the proposed confidential source.
Page 17 | Reports of a guardian ad litem
A guardian ad litem requesting confidential treatment of all or part of a report must submit a written request with supporting reasons, and the Court will rule on it without affecting counsel’s or the parties’ right to view the report.
If a guardian ad litem believes that the entire report or portions thereof should be filed as “confidential,” the guardian ad litem shall submit a written request, with supporting reasons for recommending such confidentiality, with the Court, providing copies of such request to all counsel and unrepresented parties. Such request shall be submitted to the Court by the guardian ad litem at least one (1) Court day prior to the day that the written report is required to be filed. The Court will thereupon rule upon such a request. The decision of the Court shall not affect the right of counsel or the parties to access and view the guardian ad litem written report.
Page 17 | Reports of a guardian ad litem
Records of unofficial matters are inaccessible to anyone other than Court staff unless the Court consents to access.
No person, except for Court staff, shall have access to records of unofficial matters, without the consent of the Court.
Page 18 | RULE 14. DIVERSION PROGRAM
Parents may not access the interview report, and the interview record or transcript must remain sealed unless the Court opens it or orders it opened.
The parents shall have no access to the report of the interview, even if the record has been transcribed for purposes of appeal or objections. The record or transcript shall be sealed, to be opened only by the Court or upon order of the Court.
Page 27 | RULE 24. IN CAMERA INTERVIEW OF CHILDREN.
Agency records submitted for in camera review must be kept as non-public records in the Court’s unofficial file.
Agency records submitted for in camera review shall be maintained as non-public records in the Court’s unofficial file.
Page 30 | Rule 27(B)
Counsel must return copies of agency records not entered into evidence to the Juvenile Court when trial concludes.
If not entered into evidence, counsel shall return any copies of agency records to the Juvenile Court at the conclusion of the trial.
Page 30 | Rule 27(C)
Agency records released to counsel for trial use must be designated “counsel only” and may not be reproduced, copied, or disseminated.
Agency records released to the counsel for use at trial shall be designated as “counsel only” materials, which may not be reproduced, copied or disseminated in any way.
Page 30 | Rule 27(C)
With Court authorization, counsel may copy selected records for trial use only; records entered into evidence must be retained only as long as needed for trial or possible appeal and then destroyed.
If authorized by the Court, counsel may make copies of select records for use at trial only, and if entered into evidence the records shall be retained only so long as they are needed for the purposes of trial or possible appeal. They shall thereafter be destroyed.
Page 30 | Rule 27(C)
Records submitted in this process must redact the identity of a child-abuse or neglect referent and identifying information about foster parents.
The identity of a referent of child abuse/neglect and identifying information regarding the foster parents shall be redacted.
Page 30 | Rule 27(A)
Authorized counsel inspections must proceed under the Clerk’s Office’s direction, and records may not be copied without a Court order.
The inspection of the records by counsel, if authorized by the Judge or Magistrate, shall proceed under the direction of the Clerk’s Office as set out in Pick. Juv. R. 5. No copies of the records shall be made absent a Court Order.
Page 30 | Rule 27(B)
Agency records retained by the Court must be kept under seal and not disclosed again to third parties.
To the extent the records are to be retained by the Court, they shall be kept in a sealed record and not re-disclosed to third parties.
Page 30 | Rule 27(C)
Parties must omit the specified personal identifiers from case documents before submitting or filing them.
Personal identifiers must be omitted prior to submission or filing. A personal identifier is a social security number except for the last four digits; financial account numbers, including but not limited to debit card, charge card and credit card numbers; and a minor child’s name when the minor child is a victim in any kind of case; and a minor child’s name when a party is seeking service by publication or posting. (A) When submitting a case document to the Court or filing a case document with the Clerk of Courts, a party to a judicial action or proceeding shall omit personal identifiers from the document.
Page 31 | Rule 30
Foster-caregiver information is non-public, unavailable to the public and parties, and maintained in the unofficial file.
(C) Information provided regarding foster caregivers to assist the Court in fulfilling its duties under this rule is non-public and will not be available to the public, including any party to a case. The Court shall maintain this information in the unofficial file.
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The party alone is responsible for omitting personal identifiers; the Court or Clerk need not review the document and must not refuse it for that reason.
(F) The responsibility for omitting personal identifiers from a case document submitted to a Court or filed with the Clerk of Courts shall rest solely with the party. The Court or Clerk is not required to review the case document to confirm that the party has omitted personal identifiers, and shall not refuse to accept or file the document on that basis.
Page 31 | Rule 30
A party requesting service by publication or posting must use the minor child’s initials instead of the child’s name.
(B) When submitting a request for service by publication or posting, the party shall substitute the minor child’s name with the child’s initials.
Page 31 | Rule 30
Filing Bundling Requirements
If supplemental objections are filed, the opposing party should file one opposition brief only.
If supplemental objections are filed, the opposing party should file only one brief in opposition.
Page 13 | RULE 10.1(A)(6)
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before the Court considers an opposed discovery procedure under Civ.R. 26 through 37, the discovery-seeking party must initiate personal consultation and sincere resolution efforts, then advise the Court in writing that no accord was reached.
To curtail undue delay in the administration of justice, no discovery procedure filed under Civ.R. 26 through 37 to which objection or opposition is made by the responding party shall be taken under consideration by the Court unless the party seeking discovery shall first advise the Court in writing that after personal consultation and sincere attempts to resolve differences they are unable to reach an accord. It shall be the responsibility of counsel for the party seeking discovery to initiate such personal consultation.
Page 13 | 8.02 Discovery Materials (B) Discovery Disputes
Counsel are encouraged to participate in pre-trial discovery conferences to reduce unnecessary discovery filings.
Counsel are encouraged to participate in pre-trial discovery conferences to reduce, in every way possible, the filing of unnecessary discovery procedures.
Page 13 | 8.02 Discovery Materials (B) Discovery Disputes
Oral argument is not allowed unless the trial judge grants leave in response to a party's written request.
Oral arguments will not be allowed except upon leave of the trial judge upon written request by a party.
Page 14 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (D) Oral Arguments
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party seeking an extension beyond the agreed period or without agreement must file a written motion and memorandum showing practical impossibility of pleading within the rule and good cause.
Where an additional extension of time beyond that provided herein is needed or where the parties cannot agree upon an extension of time, the party desiring the extension shall file a written motion supported by memorandum stating facts indicating the practical impossibility of pleading within rule and demonstrating good cause for further extension.
Page 14 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (C)(2) Extension Beyond 30 Days or Without Agreement
The parties’ agreement to a continuance does not guarantee approval; Court approval is required for the continuance to be granted.
Agreements of the parties to a continuance without the approval of the Court will not be automatically granted.
Page 17 | 11.05 Continuances
A request for additional time to provide the settlement entry must be written and state the reasons for the delay.
Any request for additional time to provide the entry shall be made in writing setting forth the reason(s) for the delay.
Page 17 | 11.06 Settlements
A continuance motion must be written, state the reason, and note counsel’s consultation or attempted consultation with opposing counsel.
A motion for a continuance must be made in writing setting forth the reason for the continuance. Counsel requesting the continuance shall note in the motion that counsel consulted or attempted to consult with opposing counsel concerning the continuance;
Page 17 | 11.05 Continuances
If an incarcerated defendant is granted a continuance and waives speedy-trial rights, the defendant's signature must be obtained.
If the defendant is incarcerated at the time a continuance is granted, the defendant's signature is to be obtained if there is a waiver of speedy trial rights.
Page 19 | 13.06(C) Waiver of Speedy Trial
A motion to continue must be written, signed by the Prosecuting Attorney and defense counsel, and state specific reasons.
Any motion to continue a case shall be in writing, signed by the Prosecuting Attorney and counsel for defendant, with specific reasons set forth.
Page 19 | 13.06(A) Signature and Content Requirements
A continuance motion must state its reasons, prior continuances, opposing counsel’s position, and the existing trial or hearing date, and must attach the other court’s notice if the request is based on a hearing conflict.
Each motion shall set forth the following: (1) the specific reasons for a continuance; (2) if a conflict with another court hearing, a copy of the other court’s notice must be attached; (3) the number of prior continuances (Note: if there has been more than two prior requests for a continuance, the motion must also be signed and authorized by the client); (4) an averment that counsel has contacted opposing counsel and has obtained either approval or disapproval; (5) the date of existing trial/hearing.
Page 23 | 15.11 Continuances
A continuance motion submitted within seven days of trial or hearing will be automatically denied unless extraordinary circumstances are shown.
Unless extraordinary circumstances are shown to exist, motions for continuance submitted within seven days of the trial/hearing will be automatically denied.
Page 24 | 15.11 Continuances
An extension of an App.R. 18 filing deadline requires the judge’s grant after notice to opposing counsel or the party.
Where the time for filing is not fixed by statute, the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure shall apply. Documents shall be filed within the times indicated by App.R. 18 unless an extension is granted by the judge after notice to opposing counsel or party.
Page 40 | 19.03 Time for Filing Not Fixed by Statute
An extension of a statutory filing deadline requires the judge’s grant after notice to opposing counsel or the party.
Where the time for filing is fixed by statute, documents shall be filed within such time unless an extension is granted by the judge after notice to opposing counsel or party.
Page 40 | 19.02 Time for Filing Fixed by Statute
A continuance on the day of trial or hearing is allowed only for good cause that was not known to the party or counsel, and counsel cannot waive this rule by consent.
(C) No case will be continued on the day of trial or hearing except for good cause shown, which cause was not known to the party or counsel. This Rule may not be waived by consent of counsel.
Page 9 | RULE 6. CONTINUANCES AND ADVANCEMENTS
Continuance requests must state when the need arose, the reasons, when other attorneys and guardians ad litem were contacted and whether they agree, and the earliest date all parties can proceed.
(B) All requests for continuances shall contain the following information: 1. The date on which the need for the continuance arose; 2. The reasons for requesting the continuance; 3. The date on which all other attorneys of record and guardians ad litem on the case were contacted, and whether these attorneys and guardians agree on the need for a continuance; and 4. The earliest date that all parties will be ready to proceed.
Page 9 | RULE 6. CONTINUANCES AND ADVANCEMENTS
Continuance or advancement requests must be submitted in writing as early as possible, at least three working days before trial or hearing, with a proposed new date, and notice must be given to other counsel or unrepresented parties.
(A) Requests for continuances or advancements will be made in accordance with Supreme Court of Ohio Superintendence Rule 7 and Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure Rules 19 and 23. All requests for continuances or advancements shall be submitted to the Judge or Magistrate in writing at the earliest time possible, at least three (3) working days before the day of trial or hearing with a proposed new date intended. The applicant for the request must give notice of such request to all other counsel or parties if not represented by counsel.
Page 9 | RULE 6. CONTINUANCES AND ADVANCEMENTS
No extension may be granted for filing a Motion to Set Aside.
No extension of time to file a Motion to Set Aside will be granted.
Page 14 | RULE 10.1(D)(3)
No extension may be granted for filing objections within the initial 14-day period.
No extension of time shall be granted for filing objections within the initial fourteen (14) day period.
Page 14 | RULE 10.1(C)(1)
The Court may extend the report-filing deadline for good cause shown upon a written request that states the reasons for the extension.
Any written report shall be filed within the time required by Rule 48 of the Rules of Superintendence, unless the guardian ad litem submits a written request for an extension of time and states the reasons for such request. For good cause shown upon such written request, the Court may extend the time for filing the written report.
Page 17 | Reports of a guardian ad litem
A continuance to obtain the records will not be granted for noncompliance unless good cause is shown.
No continuance of the hearing will be granted to obtain such records if there has been a failure to comply with this rule, unless good cause is shown for such failure.
Page 21 | Rule 17
A continuance motion must include a written memorandum stating the reasons; if the reason is a conflict with another court case, it must include that case's Notice of Hearing.
(A) Motions for Continuance shall contain a written Memorandum in Support stating reasons for the continuance. If the reason is a conflict with another case being heard in another Court, a copy of the Notice of Hearing of the other case shall be attached to the Motion.
Page 8 | RULE 56.1 CONTINUANCES
Continuance applications for hearings, pre-trials, and trials must be submitted at least seven days before the scheduled event, except in an emergency or when the Court deems cause sufficient.
(B) All applications for continuances of hearings, pre-trials, and trials shall be submitted to the Court at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date for the event sought to be continued, absent emergency or cause deemed sufficient by the Court.
Page 8 | RULE 56.1 CONTINUANCES
The Court may grant an account-filing extension of up to six months beyond the thirteenth-month period; further extensions require an application, the fiduciary’s personal appearance at a hearing, and good cause.
An extension to file an account may be granted by the Court for an additional period not to exceed six (6) months beyond the thirteenth (13th) month period set forth in Revised Code Section 2109.301(B)(4). Any additional extensions thereafter may only be issued upon application and personal appearance by the fiduciary at a hearing on such application and for good cause shown.
Page 17 | Fiduciary account requirements
Counsel may agree to an extension for moving or pleading, provided the total extension does not exceed 30 days.
By agreement of counsel, any party may be permitted to move or plead provided the total extension of time does not exceed thirty (30) days.
Page 14 | 8.05 Motions, Briefs, and Reply Briefs (C)(1) Extension by Agreement; 30 Days
After receiving a Scheduling Order without a scheduling conference or pretrial, parties have reasonable time to notify the assignment commissioner of conflicts, and rescheduling will be coordinated with the commissioner and all parties.
If the parties have received a Scheduling Order without participating in a scheduling conference or pretrial, the parties will receive reasonable time in which to notify the assignment commissioner of any conflict. The matter will then be rescheduled with the assignment commissioner and all parties involved.
Page 17 | 11.05 Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
Comments or complaints about a custody evaluator must be submitted in writing to the Judge for the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court.
Comments or complaints regarding the performance of a custody evaluator appointed pursuant to this Rule shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Judge for the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court.
Page 31 | Complaints
Photography and broadcast recording in the specified areas are prohibited without Court authorization; a written request to the Judge must be made as early as reasonably practicable and at least 24 hours before the session, unless the Trial Judge permits otherwise for good cause.
The taking of photographs in the courtroom, corridors immediately adjacent thereto or lobby, and the transmitting or sound recording of such proceedings for broadcasting by radio or television shall not be permitted unless so authorized by the Court. Court authorizations shall be governed by Canon 3(A)(7), Code of Judicial Conduct, Superintendence Rule 11 and Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.35. (A) Requests for permission to broadcast, televise, record or photograph in the courtroom shall be made in writing to the Judge as far in advance as reasonably practicable but in any event no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the courtroom session to be broadcast, recorded, or photographed, unless otherwise permitted by the Trial Judge for good cause shown. Request forms may be obtained from the Juvenile Clerk’s office.
Page 10 | RULE 8. PHOTOGRAPHING AND BROADCASTING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS
Requests for permission to broadcast, televise, record, or photograph in the courtroom must be made in writing to the Judge as early as practicable and at least 24 hours before the session, unless the Judge permits otherwise for good cause.
Requests for permission to broadcast, televise, record or photograph in the Courtroom shall be made in writing to the Judge as far in advance as reasonably practicable but in any event no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Courtroom session to be broadcast, recorded or photographed, unless otherwise permitted by the Judge for good cause shown.
Page 6 | RULE 12.1 CONDITIONS FOR BROADCASTING AND PHOTOGRAPHING COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The Court must immediately attempt to notify all parties’ attorneys of a media request, using telephone or in-person notification if there is not time to notify them by mail.
The Court shall immediately attempt to inform the attorneys for all parties in the case of the media request. If time does not permit notification by mail then telephonic means or notification in person must be attempted.
Page 6 | RULE 12.1 CONDITIONS FOR BROADCASTING AND PHOTOGRAPHING COURT PROCEEDINGS.
A guardian must inform the Court of an address change for the guardian or ward within 30 days; failure to do so may result in removal.
A guardian shall inform the Court as to any change of address of the guardian or the ward. This notification must be made within thirty (30) days of the address change. Failure to notify the Court under this rule may result in the guardian being removed.
Page 18 | Rule 66.2 Requirements for All Guardianships
Comments or complaints about a Court-appointed guardian must be submitted in writing to the Court’s guardianship deputy clerk.
Any comment or complaint regarding the performance of any guardian appointed by this Court including actions of the guardian in denying a request of a person to visit the ward, shall be submitted in writing to the Court’s guardianship deputy clerk.
Page 19 | Rule 66.4 Comments or Complaints on Guardianships
If further mediation would not benefit the parties, the mediator must inform all interested parties and the court of the termination using the court-required procedure.
If the mediator determines that further mediation efforts would be of no benefit to the parties, he or she shall inform all interested parties and the court that the mediation is terminated using the procedure required by this court.
Page 25 | Mediation
The mediator must report to the Court when mediation concludes.
The mediator shall report to the Court when a case mediation has concluded.
Page 25 | Mediation
A Guardian ad Litem who requires fee arrangements inconsistent with the required entry must notify the Court before accepting an appointment.
When a Guardian ad Litem requires fee arrangements inconsistent with those set forth in the required entry, he/she shall so notify the Court prior to accepting an appointment.
Page 26 | 15.14 Guardian ad Litem
A Guardian ad Litem must maintain independence and fairness and must not communicate ex parte with the Court about the merits.
(11) A Guardian ad Litem shall maintain independence, objectivity and fairness as well as the appearance of fairness in dealings with the 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.
Page 27 | Duties of the Guardian ad Litem
A custody evaluator who ceases to meet the requirements must immediately notify the appointing Judge or Magistrate.
If they fail to meet these requirements at any time, they shall notify the appointing Judge or Magistrate immediately.
Page 29 | 15.16(B)(2) Licensure and Training Requirements
Counsel who will be late for a hearing must make a reasonable effort to notify the assigned Judge or Magistrate as soon as practical and explain the reason.
If counsel is going to be late for a hearing, counsel must make a reasonable effort to notify the assigned Judge or Magistrate as soon as is practical to explain the reason for his/her tardiness.
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The sending party bears the risks of fax filing and is urged to verify the Clerk received the filing.
The risks of transmitting a document by fax to the Clerk of Court shall be borne entirely be the sending party. Anyone using facsimile filing is urged to verify receipt of such filing by the Clerk of Court through whatever technological means are available.
Page 29 | Rule 25
A custody evaluator who no longer meets the requirements must immediately notify the appointing Judge or Magistrate.
If they fail to meet these requirements at any time, they shall notify the appointing Judge or Magistrate immediately.
Page 37 | Rule 35(B)(2) Licensure and Training Requirements
For the stated assistance or appointment-order amendment needs, the custody evaluator may request a status conference with the Judge or Magistrate by contacting the assigned clerk.
If the custody evaluator requires assistance as outlined in Sup.R. 91.06(B) when one party resides in another jurisdiction, or if they require an amendment to the order of appointment as outlined in Sup.R. 91.06(C), the custody evaluator may request a status conference with Judge or Magistrate by contacting the assigned clerk.
Page 40 | Custody Evaluation—Communication with the Court
The sender bears all risks of fax filing and is urged to verify receipt with the Clerk through available technological means.
The risks of transmitting a document by fax to the Clerk of Courts shall be borne entirely by the sending party. Anyone using facsimile filing is urged to verify receipt of such filing by the Clerk of Court through whatever technological means are available.
Page 10 | TIME OF FILING
The Clerk of Court may acknowledge a fax transmission but is not required to do so.
The Clerk of Court may, but need not, acknowledge receipt of a facsimile transmission.
Page 10 | TIME OF FILING
The Clerk need not notify the sender of a failed fax filing but may do so if practicable.
The Clerk of Court is not required to send any form of notice to the sending party of a failed fax filing. However, if practicable, the Clerk of Court may inform the sending party of a failed fax filing.
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The custody evaluator list may be obtained by contacting the court.
The list of evaluators may be obtained by contacting the court.
Page 29 | 15.16(B)(1) Private Custody Evaluator List
In the stated circumstances, the custody evaluator may request a status conference with the Judge or Magistrate by contacting the assigned clerk.
If the custody evaluator requires assistance as outlined in Sup.R. 91.06(B) when one party resides in another jurisdiction, or if they require an amendment to the order of appointment as outlined in Sup.R. 91.06(C), the custody evaluator may request a status conference with Judge or Magistrate by contacting the assigned clerk.
Page 31 | Communication with the Court
For good cause, the receiver or an appearing party may request an emergency hearing by contacting the court.
For good cause, the receiver or any party that has appeared, may request an emergency hearing by contacting the court.
Page 35 | 18.03(C) Emergency Hearings