Judge Keith Schierloh
Judge • Putnam County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Court-wide rules
Applies court-widePutnam 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
All 50- 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
All 35- 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
All 19The 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
All 16- 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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