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Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Keith Schierloh

Judge • Putnam County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Fax or Email Document
20 pgs

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Putnam County Court of Common Pleas, General Division publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 138 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Case jacket

    When entering a new case, clerk staff must check for fingerprinting and an ITN and record them on the case jacket to notify the Judge of any absence.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    Every complaint's caption must state each party's name and address if known and the general nature of the action.

  • Applies to
    Subsequent litigation document
    Must include
    case number

    Subsequent pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents must state the case number and the names of the first plaintiff and first defendant.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Civil action or proceeding

    A civil action or proceeding may not be accepted for filing until the required advance deposit is paid, unless otherwise provided by law.

  • Fee
    $250
    Applies to
    Civil petition or complaint

    A $250 advance deposit is required for civil petitions and complaints.

  • Fee
    $300
    Applies to
    Divorce or dissolution complaint

    A $300 advance deposit is required for a divorce or dissolution complaint.

Service

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  • The serving Deputy must complete a proof-of-service document recording the date, time, and location of service.

  • A certified copy of a sealing or expunging entry is provided to the county Crime Victim Services Agency, or directly to the victim or victim advocate upon the victim’s request.

  • A certified copy of a sealing or expunging entry is provided to law enforcement agencies.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    3 business days

    Dispositions must be reported to required agencies within three business days, unless an applicable rule or statute mandates a different timeframe.

  • Unless the Court orders otherwise, summary judgment motions are heard without oral argument 30 days after service; if the adverse party also moves for summary judgment, the hearing is 30 days from service of that later motion.

  • The attorney must transmit the item to a Clerk-specified phone number or email address, ordinarily during normal business hours.

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