Putnam County Municipal Court, Ohio
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
- A continuance request must be submitted to the Clerk on the Court-approved form, signed by the unrepresented party or represented party’s attorney, certified to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties, and supported by a sufficient reason at least five days before the scheduled date.
Communication
Phone
Phone
Clerk
Page & Word Limits1 rule
(C) Documents must be no longer than twenty pages.
- Page limit
- Up to 20 pages
Document Format Requirements2 rules
A. In traffic cases the complaint and summons shall be in the form known as the «Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint" as set forth in the Ohio Traffic rules.
The Electronically produced ticket shall conform in all substantive respects to the Ohio Uniform Traffic Ticket and the requirements of the Ohio Traffic Rules.
Document Filing Requirements45 rules
Law enforcement shall immediately forward the designated card including the assigned ITN with fingerprints to the ordering Court or Court which will be hearing the case.
Convictions involving vehicular homicide have a report of convictions form filled out and transmitted to BMV.
Each defendant will receive a Court issued form entitled "Rights of Defendant at Arraignment" when appearing for court. The defendant will be instructed to read said form and this document will be signed and presented to the presiding Judge at the time of arraignment.
- Document
- Rights of defendant at arraignment form
Include
- •Rights of Defendant at Arraignment
When a stenographer is requested for any hearing, the party requesting the stenographer must file a motion
If detendant desires a court appointed attorney, the Judge will instruct the defendant to complete a form entitled Affidavit of Indigence" with attached questionnaire to determine whether said defendant qualifies for the appointment of counsel.
The motion shall so indicate by a proof of service.
- Document
- Default judgment motion
Must include
- •Certificate of service
It is incumbent upon the moving party to submit with said motion a proposed Default Judgment Entry
A missed weekly payment requires a written explanation; with court approval, the defendant may pay $5 weekly to maintain the trusteeship, and sickness requires a doctor’s excuse with that payment.
Court's wording
If weekly payment is omitted for any reason, the defendant is required to present a written explanation for the omission. With Court approval said defendant may make weekly payments of five dollars ($5.00) to maintain the trusteeship as open and valid. In case of sickness, a doctor's excuse is required along with the five dollar ($5.00) weekly payment. This money will accumulate on the defendant's account and will be disbursed to creditor's.
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to provide the court with their most recent pay stub and 25% of the next non-exempt earnings in cash for every pay period. This payment to the court will continue each week due by a weekly day specified by the court.
On all traffic and misdemeanor cases citing a violation of a village Ordinance the citing agency shall attach to the citation or complaint a copy of the Village Ordinance and degree of offense (ie. MM, M4, M3, M2 or M1).
A request for a trusteeship will be filed as a civil action in the Putnam County Municipal Court with a filing fee of one hundred and five dollars ($105.00).
A trusteeship applicant must file the trustee application and provide the required creditor information on the court’s Statement as to Creditors forms.
Court's wording
To obtain a trusteeship, an applicant must file an "Application for the Appointment of a Trustee" with the Court. A list of all creditors, their addresses, payment mailing address and individual account numbers must be provided to the court on the "Statement as to Creditors" forms provided by the court.
These completed forms must be filed with the court by the applicant along with a fifty dollar ($50.00) filing fee, proof of insurance, proof of employment and a copy of the letter received from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
If an electronically produced ticket is issued at the scene of an alleged offense, the issuing officer shall provide the defendant with a paper copy of the ticket.
Judgment entries granting limited driving privileges must include the specified identifying, employment, carry-the-entry, alcohol-related, and insurance information.
Court's wording
Judgment entries granting limited driving privileges in Bureau of Motor Vehicle cases (implied consent, A. L. S., points, etc.) shall include the following information: Name, address, the last four digits of social security number, and date of birth. Place, address and employment. The following paragraph: A copy of this entry shall be on the person of the defendant while driving under privileges granted by this court. Any officer observing a violation of the terms of this conditional driving shall seize this entry and immediately notify this courti 4. In alcohol related suspensions, a statement that defendant shall have a -0- blood alcohol content when driving with limited privileges, likewise, failure to take a blood/alcohol test if stopped while operating under limited privileges shall be deemed grounds for termination of limited privileges. 5. Proof of Insurance.
When the court grants time to pay, the defendant must sign a Pay or Appear agreement documenting the amount owed, payment due date, consequences of nonpayment, and a hearing date.
Court's wording
If an extension to pay is granted by the court, the defendant must sign a payment agreement at the clerk's office (Pay or Appear form in appendix). This statement documents the amount owed, the due date of the payment and the conditions for failure to pay by the date established. When a defendant is given time to pay fine and costs, the mandatory "Pay or Appear" agreement will provide said defendant a date to appear for a hearing.
To be included on the appointment list, Counsel shall submit to the Court a written request, and include a list of their educational qualifications and proof of bar admission.
Counsel must submit an itemized statement in duplicate for services and expenses, using the form required by the State Defender's office.
Court's wording
Within thirty (30) days following the last date of service to the defendant, counsel shall submit an itemized statement in duplicate, for services rendered and expenses incurred. These expenses shall be submitted on the appropriate form as required by the State Defender's office.
Fax and email filings require a cover sheet or cover page with the specified case and transmission information, and each cover sheet may be used for only one case.
- Document
- Fax or email filing
Must include
- •Judge name
- •Case number
Court's wording
(E) The attorney must use a cover sheet when making transmissions and provide all required information. Fax or email transmissions without a cover sheet will not be accepted for filing. Papers for no more than one case can be transmitted with a given cover sheet. (F) Any facsimile or email copy filed pursuant to this rule shall conform to the requirements of Civil Rules 10 and 11 in both form and substance, and shall be preceded in transmission by a cover page which includes the following information: The name of the Court; (2) The title of the case; (3) The case number; (4) The assigned judge; (5) The title of the document being filed (i.e. Defendant Jones' Answer to Amended Complaint); (6) The date and time of transmission; (7) The transmitting fax number or email address; (8) Ohio Supreme Court registration number of attorney; (9) Number of pages in document being forwarded
Once signed by the residing Judge, the Protection Order and Brady Form are emailed or faxed to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office to the attention of the Administrative Clerk/Deputy.
A second trained party must verify the LEADS entry against the original documents and sign the checking binder confirming review and accuracy.
Court's wording
To ensure officer safety and system integrity, a second trained party (such as the Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) or the Assistant Terminal Agency Coordinator (A-TAC) will verify the entered information along with the original documents. The TAC or A-TAC will sign off in the second party checking binder signing that they have reviewed and/or updated the document; and that all information is correct.
All required documentation and information shall be transferred to the receiving Court as required by all applicable Rule or Statute in the time frame mandated, as soon as practicable as if not mandated.
Protection Order information is included in transcript paperwork that is sent to Common Pleas Clerk of Courts;
Weekly the certified abstract is created in a case management system, results are transmitted to BMV via electronic transmission.
Convictions involving vehicular homicide have a report of convictions form filled out and transmitted to BMV.
Process for notifying the defendant or respondent of an unserved ex parte protection order pursuant to R.C. 2919.27(D), including the completion of the Notification of Protection Order Form, and for updating LEADS once notice has been given:
Also, inmate is to submit his/her pay check stub or direct deposit form to the work-release coordinator at the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility as soon as it is received from the employer.
E. Any prisoner who desires to become eligible to participate in the Putnam County work-release program shall subscribe to a separate and independent Work-Release Agreement, such agreement follows.
Before acceptance into the work-release program, an inmate must provide a recent paystub or employer letter showing current hourly wage or weekly income.
Court's wording
4. As part of the application, and before any inmate may be accepted into the work release program, the inmate shall provide a copy of his/her most recent paystub (or a letter from his/her employer) indicating his/her current hourly wage or weekly income.
Upon receipt of his/her paycheck/direct deposit, each inmate will immediately produce a copy of said paycheck deductions stub or direct deposit information to the Work-Release Coordinator at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
As part of the application, and before an inmate may be accepted into the work release program, the inmate shall provide a tax return and/or child support court order evidencing the dependents of the inmate.
When employment requires travel during work hours, the inmate must provide a physical address.
Court's wording
In situations where employment requires travel throughout the work hours, the inmate must contact the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility and report when departing from one location and then contact the facility again when arriving at another. A physical address must be provided.
Inmate will provide his/her license and a copy will be kept on file.
a future date certain not longer than six (6) months. (attach affidavit setting forth personal financial circumstances)
DEFENDANT MUST PROVIDE TO THE COURT WITH THIS APPLICATION: PROOF OF INSURANCE
A copy of a most recent billing statement of each account should be provided.
Defendant must submit a written request for refund to the court.
Counsel shall be responsible for proving verification and updates of qualifications.
In the event investigators or other expert witnesses are allowed by the Court, the expense for the same shall be filed with appointed Counsel's application and made a part of counsel's expense.
Copies supplied to the Clerk for service must be marked “Previously Faxed or Emailed Document.”
- Document
- Copies supplied for service
Must include
- •Previously Faxed or Emailed Document
Court's wording
The sending party must supply the Clerk with appropriate copies with a notation of "Previously Faxed or Emailed Document" prescribed by these rules for service on parties within three business days from the date of the transmission.
Mediation participants must execute any confidentiality agreement before mediation begins when confidentiality is sought.
Court's wording
Parties desiring confidentiality of mediation communications shall advise the mediator as soon as practical and all mediation participants shall execute any confidentiality agreement prior to the start of mediation.
The results of such audits will be reported to the Judge, Prosecutor and Sheriff.
*If Defendant wishes to avoid the additional $150 fine and 2 points, Defendant must appear and present the Court with proof of completion of an approved distracted driving safety course (www.drivertraining.ohio.gov)
For an uncontested civil matter with an unrepresented prevailing party, the Court prepares and submits the judgment entry to the record.
Court's wording
If the prevailing party is not represented by counsel, the matter is not contested, and a decision is made by the Court on any issue, the Court shall prepare a Judgment Entry giving effect to such decision and submit same to the record.
*Please complete Section Vl on page 1 of this form if you would like the court to consider your monthly expenses when determining the amount of recoupment which you can reasonably be expected to pay.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Pleadings and other papers may be filed by fax or email using the specified destinations; transmitted signatures generally count as the signer's, but unauthorized transmissions will be stricken.
The filing of pleadings and other papers may be made by electronic means. Any signature on electronically transmitted pleading or papers shall be considered that of the attorney or party it purports to be for all purposes. If it is established that the pleadings or papers were transmitted without authority, the Court shall order the filing stricken. The Clerk of Courts shall maintain an independent private telephone line and email address for such purpose, publish the number of the same, and maintain a facsimile machine for utilization by members of the bar authorized to practice law in Ohio in filing documents with the Court and its Clerk as provided herein. Pleadings and other papers may be filed with the Clerk of Courts by transmission to 419-523-5284 or by transmitting to the following muniefile@putnamcountyohio.gov
Page 25 | RULE 27 — E-MAIL AND FAX FILINGS
The court permits the use and filing of tickets produced by computer or other electronic means.
G. The use and filing of a ticket that is produced by computer or other electronic means is hereby authorized in the Putnam County Municipal Court.
Page 18 | RULE 13 TRAFFIC COURT
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Dispositions must be reported to the required agencies within three business days or within the different timeframe mandated by applicable law.
All dispositions, including dismissals, bond forfeitures, and failure to appear, with corresponding issuance of bench warrant, shall be reported to required agencies as mandated by Rule or Statute, within three (3) business days, or within the time mandated by applicable Rule or Statute.
Page 5 | A. Obtaining & Reporting Fingerprinting
The dispatcher must enter the document into the LEADS/NCIC system within one to twelve hours.
The Dispatcher will enter the document into our LEADS/NCIC system within one (I) to twelve (12) hours.
Page 5 | B. Reporting of Protection Orders
Weekly the certified abstract is created in a case management system, results are transmitted to BMV via electronic transmission.
Weekly the certified abstract is created in a case management system, results are transmitted to BMV via electronic transmission.
Page 6 | C. Reporting to the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Plaintiff’s counsel must file civil jury trial briefs at least 14 days before trial.
In any civil jury case, counsel for the plaintiff shall file trial briefs with the Clerk of Courts not later than fourteen (14) days before the date of trial.
Page 12 | RULE 4 — JURY TRIAL
Reply briefs must be filed at least 10 days before trial, and copies must be certified to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Reply briefs shall be filed with the Clerk not later than ten (10) days before the date of trial, with copies certified to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Page 12 | RULE 4 — JURY TRIAL
In a contested matter where the prevailing party is unrepresented, objections to the Court-prepared judgment entry must be filed within five business days.
Said objections shall be filed with the Court within five (5) business days.
Page 16 | RULE 10 — JUDGMENT ENTRIES IN CIVIL CASES, EXCEPT SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
Both proposed entries must be presented to the Judge forthwith.
Both entries shall be presented to the Judge forthwith, who will thereupon approve one of such tendered entries or prepare an entry to the Judge's satisfaction, duly noting exceptions, and file same with the Clerk of Courts with copies to counsel.
Page 16 | RULE 10 — JUDGMENT ENTRIES IN CIVIL CASES, EXCEPT SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
After a default-judgment motion is properly filed, the Court waits 14 days during which a party in default may request a hearing.
Upon a motion for default judgment being properly filed with the Court, the Court shall wait a period of fourteen (14) days within which any party(s) in default may request a hearing.
Page 16 | RULE 10 — JUDGMENT ENTRIES IN CIVIL CASES, EXCEPT SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
Opposing counsel must approve or reject the proposed entry within five days after receipt and, if rejecting it, prepare an entry within that same period.
Opposing counsel shall approve or reject proposed entry within five (5) days after receipt and if he/she rejects, he/she shall within the same five (5) days prepare an entry.
Page 16 | RULE 10 — JUDGMENT ENTRIES IN CIVIL CASES, EXCEPT SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
In represented civil cases, prevailing counsel must prepare and submit a judgment entry to opposing counsel within seven days after the decision is announced.
In all cases in which parties are represented by counsel and a decision is made by the Court or jury on any issue, prevailing counsel shall, within seven (7) days after announcement of decision, prepare a judgment entry giving effect to such decision and submit the same to opposing counsel.
Page 16 | RULE 10 — JUDGMENT ENTRIES IN CIVIL CASES, EXCEPT SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
One month without account activity results in dismissal, and the debtor cannot file a new trusteeship for six months.
If there is no activity on the defendant's account for one month, the trusteeship will be dismissed by the court and the debtor cannot file a new trusteeship for another six (6) months.
Page 17 | RULE 12 TRUSTEESHIP
Traffic cases to be designated with a TRD case number must be filed at least one hour before the defendant’s scheduled appearance.
All traffic cases to be designed with a TRD case number must be filed a minimum of one (1) hour before the defendant's scheduled appearance date and time.
Page 17 | RULE 13 TRAFFIC COURT
Law enforcement must file citation documentation within 72 hours after issuance of the citation, unless good cause is shown.
Law Enforcement shall file citation documentation within seventy-two (72) hours of issuance of citation unless good cause is shown
Page 24 | RULE 24 — CASE MANAGEMENT RULE
Counsel must submit an itemized statement for services and expenses within 30 days after the last date of service to the defendant.
Within thirty (30) days following the last date of service to the defendant, counsel shall submit an itemized statement in duplicate, for services rendered and expenses incurred.
Page 24 | Compensation
Transfer the required case documents and information within the applicable mandated timeframe, or as soon as practicable if no timeframe is specified.
All required documentation and information shall be transferred to the receiving Court as required by all applicable Rule or Statute in the time frame mandated, as soon as practicable as if not mandated.
Page 31 | A. Obtaining & Reporting Fingerprinting
A dispatcher must check the defendant's CCH background and driving status and enter the document into LEADS/NCIC within one to twelve hours.
A dispatcher will run a CCH background through LEADS/NCIC on the Defendant as well as a driving status. The Dispatcher will enter the document into our LEADS/NCIC system within one (1) to twelve (12) hours.
Page 31 | B. Reporting of Protection Orders
A county action to collect legal fees must be brought within two years after the last date legal representation was provided.
Any action filed by the county to collect legal fees hereunder must be brought within two years from the last date legal representation was provided.
Page 49 | IX. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
A party or counsel who fails to respond to a court request within 15 days may face dismissal or contempt sanctions.
Failure of a party or counsel to respond to a court request within fifteen (15) days may result in dismissal or contempt of court sanctions.
Page 24 | RULE 24 — CASE MANAGEMENT RULE
The attorney must use a Clerk-specified phone number or email address, and transmission ordinarily should occur during normal business hours.
(D) The Attorney must transmit the item to a phone number or email address specified by the Clerk. Such time will ordinarily be within the normal business hours.
Page 26 | RULE 27 — E-MAIL AND FAX FILINGS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Once signed by the judge, the Protection Order and Brady Form must be sent by email or fax to the specified Sheriff's Office recipient.
Once signed by the residing Judge, the Protection Order and Brady Form are emailed or faxed to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office to the attention of the Administrative Clerk/Deputy.
Page 5 | B. Reporting of Protection Orders
When a case is transferred to another court, required documentation and information must be transferred within the mandated timeframe or, if none is mandated, as soon as practicable.
5. Process for reporting fingerprints and dispositions when cases are transferred to another court (e.g., municipal court to general division, juvenile court to general division, or a transfer to a court in another county): All required documentation and information shall be transferred to the receiving Court as required by all applicable Rule or Statute in the time frame mandated, as soon as practicable as if not mandated.
Page 5 | A. Obtaining & Reporting Fingerprinting
The certified abstract must be created weekly in the case management system and transmitted electronically to the BMV.
Weekly the certified abstract is created in a case management system, results are transmitted to BMV via electronic transmission.
Page 6 | C. Reporting to the Ohio Department of Public Safety
The serving Deputy must complete proof of service recording the date, time, and location of service.
Submit Proof of Service: The serving Deputy completes the proof of service document, which records the date, time, and location of respondent/Defendant was served.
Page 6 | B. Reporting of Protection Orders
A completed report of convictions form for a vehicular homicide conviction must be transmitted to the BMV.
Convictions involving vehicular homicide have a report of convictions form filled out and transmitted to BMV.
Page 6 | C. Reporting to the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Copies of civil jury trial briefs must be certified to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Copies of such trial briefs shall be certified to all opposing counsel or parties unrepresented by counsel.
Page 12 | RULE 4 — JURY TRIAL
Copies of reply briefs must be certified to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Reply briefs shall be filed with the Clerk not later than ten (10) days before the date of trial, with copies certified to all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties.
Page 12 | RULE 4 — JURY TRIAL
A party moving for default judgment in a civil matter must serve the motion by regular mail on the party in default.
Upon application by a party for a default judgment in a civil matter, the party so moving shall serve a copy of the motion by regular mail upon the partys) in default.
Page 16 | RULE 10 — JUDGMENT ENTRIES IN CIVIL CASES, EXCEPT SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
The summons must be served on the defendant in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable statute.
Service of summons on the defendant shall be according to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and statute.
Page 16 | RULE 8 — FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER
The sending party must provide the Clerk copies for service within three business days after transmission, and the Clerk is not responsible for making them.
A fax or email document will be accepted as original and the signature accepted as original consistent with Civil Rule 5(E) except in the filing of a new case. The sending party must supply the Clerk with appropriate copies with a notation of "Previously Faxed or Emailed Document" prescribed by these rules for service on parties within three business days from the date of the transmission. It shall not be the responsibility of the Clerk to make copies of the fax or email transmission for service on interested parties.
Page 25 | RULE 27 — E-MAIL AND FAX FILINGS
The serving Deputy must complete proof of service recording when and where the respondent or defendant was served.
The serving Deputy completes the proof of service document, which records the date, time, and location of respondent/Defendant was served.
Page 32 | B. Reporting of Protection Orders
For a nonresident defendant, the court may institute proceedings; it must send notice to the defendant and may send license-forfeiture papers to the BMV if there is no response.
E. The court may institute appropriate proceedings under Interstate Non-Resident Compact Act administered through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles if the defendant is a non-resident of Ohio. Notice must be sent to the defendant and if no response is obtained, appropriate license forfeiture papers may be sent to the BMV.
Page 18 | RULE 13 TRAFFIC COURT
Filing Fees and Waivers
A party requesting a jury in a civil case must pay a $400 jury-demand deposit at least 21 days before trial.
In all civil cases wherein a jury has been requested, that party requesting a jury shall advance to the Clerk of Courts office the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) jury demand deposit. This deposit shall be paid not less than twenty-one (21) day prior to trial.
Page 12 | RULE 4 — JURY TRIAL
A bank attachment requires a $1 fee to the bank and a $100 deposit to the clerk.
For a bank attachment, a one dollar ($1.00) fee to the bank and a one hundred dollar ($100.00) deposit to the Clerk is required.
Page 13 | CIVIL CASE
The filing fee of fifty dollars ($60.00) shall be charged for a Small Claims case.
The filing fee of fifty dollars ($60.00) shall be charged for a Small Claims case.
Page 13 | SMALL CLAIMS CASE
A $150 deposit is required for an execution court action in a small-claims case.
A one hundred and fifty dollar ($150.00) deposit is required for an execution court action.
Page 13 | SMALL CLAIMS CASE
A $20 charge applies to all traffic cases.
twenty dollars ($20.00) will be charged to all traffic cases.
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A $40 deposit must be advanced for an execution on a debtor-exam action.
A deposit of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be advanced for an execution on a debtor exam action.
Page 13 | CIVIL CASE
Any court fee or cost exceeding the established deposit is billed to the petitioner.
Any court fee or cost not paid by the established deposit will be billed to the petitioner.
Page 13 | CIVIL CASE
A small-claims bank attachment requires a $1 fee to the bank and a $100 deposit to the clerk.
There is a fee to the bank of one dollar ($1.00) plus a one hundred dollar ($100.00) deposit to the clerk for a bank attachment.
Page 13 | SMALL CLAIMS CASE
A $210 deposit is required for a forcible-entry-and-detainer court action.
A two hundred and ten dollar ($210.00) deposit will be required for forcible Entry and detainer court actions.
Page 13 | CIVIL CASE
A $50 deposit is required for a counterclaim in a small-claims case.
There will be a deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a counter claim filed in a Small Claims case.
Page 13 | SMALL CLAIMS CASE
The filing party is responsible for civil-case court costs; costs exceeding the filing deposit are billed to the plaintiff at case conclusion and may be added to the judgment for reimbursement upon collection.
All court costs incurred during the filing and pending activity of civil cases in Putnam County Municipal Court are the responsibility of the party filing the action. Court costs not covered by the deposit required at the time of filing will be billed to the Plaintiff at the conclusion of the case. The total of all court costs may be added to the amount of the judgment rendered in the case and reimbursed to the filing party upon the collection of judgment monies.
Page 13 | COURT COSTS RESPONSIBILITY
A $4 clerk-action cost is assessed per action in a civil case.
In addition, clerk action will be assessed a cost of four dollars ($4.00) per action.
Page 13 | CIVIL CASE
The filing fee for a civil action is $105.
The filing fee for civil action will be one hundred and five dollars ($105.00).
Page 13 | CIVIL CASE
A $30 deposit is charged for small-claims debtor-questionnaire requests.
An additional thirty dollars ($30.00) deposit will be charged for Small Claim Debtor's questionnaire requests.
Page 13 | SMALL CLAIMS CASE
A $50 cost is assessed when a motion to reopen a criminal or traffic case is filed.
A fifty dollar ($50.00) cost shall be assessed in criminal and traffic cases when a motion to reopen the case if filed.
Page 14 | REOPENED CASE
A $25 State Indigent Defendant Support Fund cost is listed for traffic moving violations.
State Indigent Defendant Support Fund $25.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $26 Putnam County General Fund cost is listed for traffic moving violations.
Putnam County General Fund $26.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
The listed base cost for a criminal case is $85.
Criminal Case Base Cost $85.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $4 fee is charged for each additional clerk action.
A four dollar fee ($4.00) for each additional clerk action shall be charged.
Page 14 | Additional Costs
A $65 Putnam County General Fund cost is listed for parking violations.
Putnam County General Fund $65.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $2.50 fee is imposed when the specified limited-driving-privilege order requires an immobilizing or disabling device or remote continuous alcohol monitoring.
In any case in which the court issues an order under section 4510.13 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibiting an offender from exercising limited driving privileges unless the vehicles which the offender operates are equipped with an immobilizing or disabling device, including a certified ignition interlock device or requires an offender to wear a monitor that provides remote continuous alcohol monitoring, a fee of $2.50 shall be imposed.
Page 14 | Additional Costs
A $9 State Victim Assistance Fund cost is listed for criminal cases.
State Victim Assistance Fund $ 9.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
The listed base cost for a parking violation is $85.
Parking Violation Base Cost $85.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
The $50 reopening cost covers actions seeking court consideration, including probation-violation issues and motions to impose stipulations or modify a license suspension or judgment entry.
This includes any action filed to gain court consideration of a case including but not limited to probation violation issues, motion to impose court stipulations, motion for modification of a driver's license suspension or any motion seeking modification of a judgment entry.
Page 14 | REOPENED CASE
A $5 Court Special Project Fund cost is listed for criminal cases.
Court special Project Fund $ 5.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $9 State Victims Assistance Fund cost is listed for traffic moving violations.
State Victims Assistance Fund $ 9.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $1 Allen County Crime Stoppers cost is listed for criminal cases.
Allen County Crime Stoppers $ 1.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $20 Clerk's Computerization Fund cost is listed for traffic moving violations.
Clerk's Computerization Fund $20.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $3.50 Drug Law Enforcement Fund cost is listed for traffic moving violations.
Drug Law Enforcement Fund $ 3.50
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $20 Clerk Computerization Fund cost is listed for criminal cases.
Clerk Computerization Fund $20.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $4 charge applies to further court orders or clerk actions in a garnishment matter.
There will be a four dollar ($4.00) charge for further orders of the court or clerk action.
Page 14 | GARNISHMENT
A $10 Indigent Defense Support Fund cost is listed for traffic non-moving violations.
Indigent Defense Support Fund $10.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
Before disbursing garnishment payments to the plaintiff or creditor, the clerk deducts a 2% poundage fee.
The Clerk shall deduct a two per cent (2%) poundage fee from garnishment payments made to the court before disbursing monies to the Plaintiff/Creditor.
Page 14 | GARNISHMENT
A $95 deposit is required to reopen any civil action in the court.
A deposit of ninety-five dollars ($95.00) will be required to reopen any civil action in the Putnam County Municipal Court.
Page 14 | REOPENED CASE
The listed base cost for a traffic non-moving violation is $85.
Traffic/Non Moving Violation Base Cost $85.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $20 Indigent Defendant Support Fund cost is listed for criminal cases.
Indigent Defendant Support Fund $20.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A deposit of one hundred dollars is required upon initial filing and processing of a garnishment of personal earnings against an employer.
A one hundred do deposit will be required upon the initial filing and processing of a garnishment to an employer on personal earnings.
Page 14 | GARNISHMENT
A $1.50 Indigent Defendant Alcohol Treatment Fund cost is listed for traffic moving violations.
Indigent Defendant Alcohol Treatment Fund $ 1.50
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $15 additional cost is assessed when a license forfeiture is filed with the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles for non-appearance or non-payment of fines and costs.
In the event a license forfeiture is filed with the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles for non-appearance or non-payment of fine and costs, additional cost of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be assessed.
Page 14 | Additional Costs
A $55 Putnam County General Fund cost is listed for traffic non-moving violations.
Putnam County General Fund $55.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
The listed base cost for a traffic moving violation is $85.
Traffic/Moving Violation Base Cost $85.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A $30 Putnam County General Fund cost is listed for criminal cases.
Putnam County General Fund $30.00
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
The base court costs to be assessed on the filing of a criminal or traffic case in the Putnam County Municipal Court will be seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
The base court costs to be assessed on the filing of a criminal or traffic case in the Putnam County Municipal Court will be seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
Page 14 | CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
A trusteeship request requires a $105 filing fee.
A request for a trusteeship will be filed as a civil action in the Putnam County Municipal Court with a filing fee of one hundred and five dollars ($105.00).
Page 17 | RULE 12 TRUSTEESHIP
The reinstatement fee payment plan application requires a $50 filing fee.
These completed forms must be filed with the court by the applicant along with a fifty dollar ($50.00) filing fee, proof of insurance, proof of employment and a copy of the letter received from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Page 18 | REINSTATEMENT FEE PLAN
Fax and email transmissions incur a $3.00 charge per transmission plus $1.00 per page, for incoming and outgoing documents.
(G) Court costs are three dollars ($3.00) per transmission, plus ($1.00) per page. All costs are on both incoming and outgoing documents.
Page 26 | RULE 27 — E-MAIL AND FAX FILINGS
Each court clerk must transmit the money collected during a month to the Crime Stoppers program by the twentieth day of the following month.
The Clerk of each court shall transmit all monies collected during a month on or before the twentieth day of the following month to the Lima-Allen County Crime Stoppers, P. O. Box 582, Lima, Ohio 45802.
Page 27 | RULE 28 — CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM
A $1 additional cost is imposed for convictions or guilty pleas involving non-traffic offenses while the affiliation agreement is in effect, but the court may remit it.
The Board of County Commissioners does herby authorize Putnam County Municipal Court and Putnam County Common Pleas Court, effective November 1, 2004 to impose the sum of one dollar ($1.00) as costs in any case in which a person is convicted of or pleads guilty to any offense other than a traffic offense pursuant to Section 9.92(D) of the Ohio Revised Code. This one dollar ($1.00) additional court costs is in addition to any other court costs that the court is required by law to impose upon the offender, and the court shall impose the one dollar ($1.00) additional court costs as long as the agreement of affiliation is in effect, but the court, in the court's discretion, may remit this one dollar ($1.00) additional court costs to the offender.
Page 27 | RULE 28 — CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM
If waiving appearance, payment of the listed amount must be made to the Putnam County Municipal Court by the court date given on ticket. Payment can be made in person at the Clerk of Courts office, by mail or electronically online. Only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Payment can be made online at putnamcountycourtsohio.com.
If waiving appearance, payment of the listed amount must be made to the Putnam County Municipal Court by the court date given on ticket. Payment can be made in person at the Clerk of Courts office, by mail or electronically online. Only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Payment can be made online at putnamcountycourtsohio.com.
Page 36 | BOND/WAIVER SCHEDULE
A $50 court fee is required to file for a reinstatement fee plan.
• $50.00 COURT FEE TO FILE FOR REINSTATEMENT FEE PLAN
Page 47 | REINSTATEMENT FEE PLAN APPLICATION
A $25.00 non-refundable application fee is due to the clerk within 7 days of submitting the form, unless the court waives or reduces it, and inability to pay cannot be grounds to deny counsel.
By submitting this Financial Disclosure Form, you will be assessed a non-refundable $25.00 application fee unless waived or reduced by the court. If assessed, the fee is to be paid to the clerk of courts within 7 days of submitting this form to the entity that will make a determination regarding your indigency. No applicant may be denied counsel based upon failure or inability to pay this fee.
Page 49 | VIII. $25.00 APPLICATION FEE NOTICE
Pursuant to the authority of ORC 1901.261(B)(1)(a), The Clerk of Courts is further authorized to charge a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) upon the filing of each cause of Civil Action, Appeal Action, Criminal Action (other than traffic cases) and docketing and indexing of each aid in execution or petition to vacate, revive or modify a judgment.
Pursuant to the authority of ORC 1901.261(B)(1)(a), The Clerk of Courts is further authorized to charge a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) upon the filing of each cause of Civil Action, Appeal Action, Criminal Action (other than traffic cases) and docketing and indexing of each aid in execution or petition to vacate, revive or modify a judgment.
Page 12 | RULE 6 — FEES FOR COMPUTER RESEARCH AND SERVICES
The Clerk of Courts is authorized to charge $3 upon filing each civil cause of action or appeal.
The Clerk of Courts is authorized to charge and collect the fee of three dollars ($3.00) upon the filing of each civil cause of action or appeal.
Page 12 | RULE 6 — FEES FOR COMPUTER RESEARCH AND SERVICES
The Clerk of Courts office will notify the party responsible for costs about payment.
The party responsible to pay court costs will be notified through the Clerk of Courts office concerning payment of said costs.
Page 14 | REOPENED CASE
The Clerk charges a $20 fee to document driving privileges and provide a Driving Privilege Card.
A twenty dollar ($20.00) fee shall be charged by the Clerk of Courts to document driving privileges within a defendant's case and to provide a Driving Privilege Card to that Defendant.
Page 15 | DRIVING PRIVILEGE DOCUMENTATION
Obtaining a certificate of judgment costs $10.
The cost of obtaining a certificate of judgment will be ten dollars ($10.00)
Page 15 | CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT
A $20 special project fee is collected on every garnishment motion.
and an additional fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be collected on all garnishment motions.
Page 15 | SPECIAL PROJECT FEES
The requesting party is responsible for outstanding subpoena-related court costs unless the Court directs otherwise.
The requesting party will be responsible for outstanding court costs unless directed differently by the Court.
Page 15 | SUPOENAS
A $150 deposit must be made with the Clerk before any writ is issued in the Putnam County Municipal Court.
A deposit of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) will be the required deposit with the Putnam County Clerk of Courts before the issuance of any writ in the Putnam County Municipal Court.
Page 15 | WRIT OF EXECUTION/WRIT OF RESTITUTION
A $5 special project fee is collected on every newly filed criminal case.
A fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be collected on all new criminal cases filed.
Page 15 | SPECIAL PROJECT FEES
Clerk-prepared copies cost $0.10 per page, and the charge may be added to an active case's court costs.
All copies prepared by the Clerk will be prepared at a charge of ten cents ($.10) per page which may be added to the court costs of an active case.
Page 15 | COPY COST
A $500 deposit is required when filing a praecipe for a writ to remove a mobile home by the Putnam County Sheriff's office.
A deposit of five hundred dollars ($500) shall be required when a precipe for any Writ is filed for the removal of a mobile home by the Putnam County Sheriff's office.
Page 15 | REMOVAL OF MOBILE HOME
A $25 subpoena issuance cost in a criminal or traffic case is assessed as court costs in that case.
The costs, of issuing a subpoena for a criminal or traffic case, in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be assessed and calculated as court costs on that case.
Page 15 | SUPOENAS
Any further Clerk action on a certificate of judgment incurs an additional $4 charge.
with an additional four dollar ($4.00) charge for any further Clerk action.
Page 15 | CERTIFICATE OF JUDGMENT
A $5 special project fee is collected on filed civil cases, excluding Small Claims cases.
A fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be collected on all civil cases filed (excluding Small Claims cases)
Page 15 | SPECIAL PROJECT FEES
Each subpoena issued in a civil or Small Claims case requires a $25 deposit, which covers issuance, law-enforcement service, and witness fees.
There will be a twenty-five ($25.00) deposit fee charged for each subpoena issued by the Clerk of Court on civil or Small Claims cases. This deposit will be used to cover a five dollar ($5.00) expense of issuance of the subpoena, the costs of law enforcement service on each subpoena and any witness fees.
Page 15 | SUPOENAS
A party seeking transfer from the Small Claims Docket, or filing an oversized counterclaim, cross-claim, or similar filing, must provide a $95 case deposit with the motion.
Upon a motion to transfer a case from the Small Claims Docket to the Civil Docket, or upon the filing of any counterclaim, cross-claim or similar filing seeking relief in excess of the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claim Court, the moving party must accompany said motion with a case deposit of ninety-five dollars ($95.00).
Page 16 | RULE 9 — SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
The plaintiff must deposit two hundred dollars ($210.00) when filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer action with the court.
The plaintiff must deposit two hundred dollars ($210.00) when filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer action with the court.
Page 16 | RULE 8 — FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER
The court retains 2% poundage from funds held when it makes a disbursement.
The court will retain two per cent (2%) poundage of all monies held when making disbursement of monies.
Page 17 | RULE 12 TRUSTEESHIP
A collection fee payable to the collection agency is added as costs in court-approved cases with a judgment and a closing entry on the record.
There will be a collection fee added as costs, payable to the collection agency, in court approved cases in which a judgment has been determined and a closing entry has been entered on the record.
Page 19 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/COLLECTION SERVICES
Restitution paid through the Clerk of Courts under a final entry incurs an additional 2% poundage charge added to clerk's fees.
If restitution has been ordered by the Court to be paid through the Clerk of Courts office as part of the final entry an additional charge of two percent (2%) poundage will be charged on the restitution amount and added to clerk's fees.
Page 19 | RULE 15 — PAYMENT OF FINES AND COSTS
Probationers owe a $25 monthly probation fee as directed by the Court; the fee may be increased up to $50 per month or decreased as needed to maintain the Probation Office.
The Court will access as a part of the court costs a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) per month probation fee, payable by all probationers as directed by the Court. Said fees may be increased not to exceed the allowable amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per month, or may be decreased as may be required to maintain the Probation Office of Putnam County Municipal Court.
Page 20 | RULE 18 — PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR PUTNAM COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
A $25 fee for preparing a pre-sentence report is assessed as part of court costs and collected by the Clerk of Courts.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2951.021(B)(1) the court will access as part of the court costs a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee for the preparation of a pre-sentence report. This money will be collected by the Clerk of Courts office and
Page 20 | RULE 18 — PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR PUTNAM COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
A publication deposit is $400.00.
Publication Deposit $400.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
The fee to reopen a traffic or criminal case is $50.00.
Reopen Case Fee - Traffic/Criminal $ 50.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A small claims counterclaim costs $60.00.
Counter Claim - Small Claims $ 60.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A subpoena costs $25.00.
Subpoena Fee $ 25.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A pre-sentence investigation costs $25.00.
Pre-Sentence Investigation $ 25.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A debtor's examination costs $40.00.
Debtor's Exam $ 40.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Reopening a civil case costs $95.00, with an additional $20.00 for each additional defendant.
Reopen Civil Case (Additional Defendants $20.00 Each) $ 95.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A civil counterclaim costs $105.00.
Counter Claim - Civil $105.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A wage garnishment costs $110.00.
Garnishment-Wage $110.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A civil case deposit costs $105.00, with an additional $20.00 for each additional defendant.
Civil Case Deposit (Additional Defendants $20.00) $105.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A civil jury-demand deposit is $200.00.
Jury Demand Deposit -Civil $200.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A writ of restitution costs $150.00.
Writ of Restitution $150.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A trusteeship costs $105.00.
Trusteeship $ 105.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
The expungement or sealing fee is $100.00.
Expungement / Sealing Fee $100.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Reopening a small claims case costs $50.00, with an additional $8.50 for each additional defendant.
Reopen Small Claim Case (Additional Defendants $8.50 Each) $ 50.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Forcible Detention and Detainer (Additional Defendants $25.00) $210.00
Forcible Detention and Detainer (Additional Defendants $25.00) $210.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Notary service costs $1.00.
Notary $ 1.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A debtor's questionnaire costs $30.00.
Debtor's Questionnaire $ 30.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Certification costs $2.00.
Certification $ 2.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A certificate of judgment costs $20.00.
Certificate of Judgment $ 20.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A bank-attachment garnishment costs $110.00, plus $1.00 payable to the financial institution.
Garnishment - Bank Attachment (plus $1.00 to financial institution) $110.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A foreign subpoena case deposit is $150.00.
Foreign Subpoina Case Deposit $150.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
The initial probation supervision fee is $50.00.
Probation Supervision (initial fee) $ 50.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Copies cost $0.10 each.
Copies $ .10
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A small claims case deposit is $60.00, with an additional $8.50 for an additional defendant.
Small Claim Case Deposit (Additional Defendant's $8.50) $ 60.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
A writ of execution costs $150.00.
Writ of Execution $150.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Revival of a judgment costs $50.00.
Revival of Judgment $ 50.00
Page 35 | FILING FEES AND COST
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Filing parties and counsel must remove personal and private information, including it in exhibits and addenda, before filing; the clerk is not responsible for removal, and specified pre-rule and transferred records are considered public.
The following information is deemed personal and private and may not be included in a public record: Social Security number 1. Full financial account number (the last four digits of an account number may be listed. 2. Any other information deemed personal and private by any other federal or state statute, regulation, executive order or court ruling. It is the responsibility of the filing party and counsel to remove personal and private information, from a document filed with the Clerk of Court's office (see Superintendent Rule 45 (D)). The responsibility of the filing party and counsel to remove personal and private information extends to, and includes, exhibits and addenda attached to filings, such as preliminary and final judicial reports, which itemize state tax liens, that use social security numbers as case number; medical records; and personal information such as may be found under R.C. 2907, "Sex Offenses". The Clerk of Courts and Deputy Clerks have no responsibility for the removal of any personal and private information filed in a pubic document in the Putnam County Clerk of Courts office. Any personal and private information contained in documents filed prior to the implementation of this rule is considered public. Any personal and private information in records or transcripts transmitted to this court from another Court is considered public.
Page 27 | RULE 31 — PERSONAL AND PRIVATE INFORMATION
A person may petition to remove personal and private information, which will be redacted if the request is granted.
may petition the court for the removal of personal and private information and, if the request is granted, the personal and private information will be redacted.
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A case must be sealed in the Case Management System, and its physical file must be bound and stored in a locked area.
Case is sealed in Case Management System. Physical case is bound and placed in locked storage area.
Page 7 | E. Procedures for Sealing & Expunging Records
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be submitted to the Clerk on the Court-approved form, signed by the unrepresented party or represented party’s attorney, certified to opposing counsel or unrepresented parties, and supported by a sufficient reason at least five days before the scheduled date.
Requests for continuance shall be in writing signed by the party, if unrepresented, or the party's attorney if represented, on a form approved by the Court, and submitted to the Clerk with a certification to all opposing counsel or parties unrepresented by counsel five (5) days before the date set. The requests must contain a sufficient reason for the need of such continuance.
Page 12 | RULE 5 — CONTINUANCE AND CANCELLATION
The Clerk may grant a defendant an initial arraignment continuance after the assigned appearance date and must immediately assign a new date within seven days or the original hearing date.
A defendant may be granted on continuance of seven (7) days after receiving the assigned date of the scheduled court appearance for arraignment. This initial continuance may be granted by the Clerk when a request is made in person or by phone. The Clerk shall immediately assign the defendant a new court date within seven (7) days or original hearing date.
Page 24 | RULE 24 — CASE MANAGEMENT RULE
A defendant-requested arraignment continuance is limited to seven days from the scheduled appearance date, subject to the stated accompaniment exception.
Continuance of arraignments shall be limited to seven (7) days from the scheduled date of appearance when requested by the Defendant unless accompanied by written plea, appearance of counsel, satisfactory bond, time waiver and proof of insurance where applicable.
Page 24 | RULE 24 — CASE MANAGEMENT RULE
No continuance may be granted on any citation alleging violence to another person unless approved by
No continuance may be granted on any citation alleging violence to another person unless approved by
Page 24 | RULE 24 — CASE MANAGEMENT RULE
A defendant unable to pay fines and costs may orally request an extension of time to pay.
A. If the defendant is unable to pay the required fine and costs he/she may make an oral the court for an extension of time for payment. request to
Page 19 | RULE 15 — PAYMENT OF FINES AND COSTS
Chambers Communication Rules
If a matter set for jury trial is settled, notice must be given to the Clerk at least 48 hours before trial.
In the event the date set by the clerk is for a jury trial, and the parties involved thereto have the matter settled, notice must be given to the Clerk forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the trial.
Page 12 | RULE 5 — CONTINUANCE AND CANCELLATION
A bond-schedule deviation by the Clerk of Courts, charging officer, or county jail requires advance Court approval in each individual case.
Any deviation from the bond schedule by the Clerk of Courts, charging officer, or county jail, must be approved in advance by the Court on an individual case by case basis.
Page 21 | CASH BOND
Telephone pre-trial conferences in civil matters are permitted with court approval and must be arranged with the Court before the scheduled pre-trial.
Conference (telephone) call pre-trials involving civil matters are permissible with approval of the court and must be counsel. arranged with the court before the scheduled time of the pre-trial.
Page 11 | RULE 2 — COURT SESSIONS
In the event an arrest has been made upon a warrant outside the scope of this rule, the Sheriff will consult with the Court as to the feasibility of a pick-up and conveyance order for said defendant.
In the event an arrest has been made upon a warrant outside the scope of this rule, the Sheriff will consult with the Court as to the feasibility of a pick-up and conveyance order for said defendant.
Page 22 | RULE 20 — MISDEMEANOR WARRANTS
Counsel must notify the Court in writing if their qualifications change or they wish to be removed from the list.
In the event Counsel's qualifications change or they wish to be removed from the list, Counsel shall notify the Court in writing.
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A defendant may request the initial continuance from the Clerk in person or by phone.
This initial continuance may be granted by the Clerk when a request is made in person or by phone.
Page 24 | RULE 24 — CASE MANAGEMENT RULE
An attorney faxing or emailing a praecipe must telephone the Clerk’s Office.
The attorney must telephone the Clerk's Office if a praecipe of any nature is being faxed or emailed (subpena, Service of Summons, Reissued Service, etc.).
Page 26 | RULE 27 — E-MAIL AND FAX FILINGS
A defendant seeking appointed counsel will be instructed to call the assignment clerk later to obtain the assigned counsel’s name.
The defendant will be instructed to call the assignment clerk at a later time to obtain the name of the assigned counsel.
Page 12 | RULE 2 — COURT SESSIONS
Contact the clerk of courts office for help with filing and making payments.
Contact the clerk of courts office for assistance filling and making payments.
Page 1 | Filing & Payment Assistance