Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.