Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

The mediator must report to the Court when mediation concludes.

The mediator shall report to the Court when a case mediation has concluded.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

INFO

Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

(740) 474-6026

Jurors with questions may contact the judge’s office by phone at (740) 474-6026.

If you have any questions, please contact my office at (740) 474-6026.

INFO

Prospective jurors should contact the court directly for instructions on rescheduling their original term of service.

Prospective jurors should contact the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court directly for instructions on rescheduling their original term of service.

INFO

The custody evaluator list may be obtained by contacting the court.

The list of evaluators may be obtained by contacting the court.

INFO

The Clerk of Court may acknowledge receipt of a fax transmission but is not required to do so.

The Clerk of Court may, but need not, acknowledge receipt of a facsimile transmission.

INFO

The physician’s release form may be returned by fax, email, or regular mail to the listed Jury Commissioner contact details.

Return by fax, email, or regular mail. Mail to: Jury Commissioner Fax to: (740) 420-5422 Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Email to: jury@pickawaycountyohio.gov 207 South Court Street, 2nd Floor Circleville, Ohio 43113

INFO

Questions about accessibility accommodation must be directed to the Court Administrator.

Questions about accessibility accommodation shall be directed to the Court Administrator.

INFO

The custody evaluator list may be obtained by contacting the court.

The list of evaluators may be obtained by contacting the court.

INFO

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.

INFO

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.