Richland County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Document Filing Requirements

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Attorney filing document

Each attorney filing a document must include the attorney's Supreme Court of Ohio registration or pro hac vice number, address, business email address, and telephone and fax numbers.

Each attorney filing a document in this Court shall include on each document; their attorney or pro hac vice registration number issued by the Supreme Court of Ohio, their address, business email address, and telephone and fax numbers.

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Motion

A moving party must serve and file with the motion a brief statement of the reasons and supporting authority citations.

The moving party shall serve and file with its motion a brief written statement of the reasons in support of the motion and citations of the authority on which it relies.

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Proposed judgment entry

A proposed judgment entry must accompany procedural motions, motions for additional time or leave to amend, and dispositive motions.

A party filing a procedural motion, a motion for additional time or leave to amend, or dispositive motion shall include a proposed judgment entry on the motion for use by the Court.

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Motion

Until the magistrate files a final decision or order, all motions in a magistrate-assigned case must be directed to the magistrate.

Until filing of the Magistrate's final decision or order, all motions in a case assigned to a Magistrate shall be directed to the Magistrate rather than to the Judge to whom the case was originally assigned.

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Continuance motion

Must include

proposed order

A continuance motion must include a proposed entry with a blank for the court to set a new date and time.

A proposed entry shall be filed with a motion for continuance, leaving a blank for the court to set a new date and time.

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Motion for leave

If leave is granted, counsel—not the clerk—must subsequently file the attached proposed motion as an original document.

Should the motion for leave be granted, the motion attached as an exhibit will not be removed and filed separately as an original. Counsel shall file the motion as an original with the Clerk thereafter.

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Default judgment motion

Must include

certificate of service

A default-judgment motion must be written and state the filing date, service method, proof of service, answer date, and a supported list of damages.

Motions for Default Judgment shall be in writing and shall clearly state the date the complaint was filed, how service was made, proof of service and answer date. All Motions for Default Judgment shall also contain a list of all damages supported by documentary or other evidence.

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Motion to stay

A motion to stay must include a statement showing good cause, including applicable statutory authority or a government-imposed moratorium or deferment.

The requesting party must include a statement showing good cause for the stay including, but not limited to, the statutory authority or government-imposed moratorium or deferment.

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Motion to stay

A motion to stay must clearly state the requested stay length and expected reactivation date.

The motion shall clearly state the length of the stay being requested and expected date of reactivation.

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Case designation form

Must include

judge name, case number

For a dismissed and refiled case, the Case Designation Form must state the prior case number, previously assigned judge, and parties.

If a case is dismissed and subsequently refiled, the Case Designation Form shall contain the case number, the name of the Judge to whom it was previously assigned and the parties.

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Discovery plan

Attorneys and unrepresented parties must confer before the scheduling conference and file an agreed proposed discovery plan with the court before that conference.

Attorneys and unrepresented parties shall confer as soon as practicable before a scheduling conference is to be held to discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses, the possibility for promptly settling or resolving the case; and to discuss a discovery plan. A proposed and agreed discovery plan shall be filed with the court before the scheduling conference.

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Case caption

Must include

caption

The requesting party must denote "Jury Demand" in the case caption and on the case designation sheet.

The requesting party shall denote "Jury Demand" in case caption as well as on the case designation sheet.

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Confidential mediation statement

The Confidential Mediation Statement must state the essential case facts, all disputed procedural, substantive, and evidentiary issues, and the status of settlement negotiations, including offers and responses.

Each party is required to prepare and deliver to the Court, prior to the scheduled mediation date, a Confidential Mediation Statement. Confidential Mediation Statements shall not to exceed five (5) double-spaced, typewritten pages setting forth the following: 1) a statement of the essential facts of this case underlying the claims and defenses currently asserted by the parties; 2) a statement of all disputed procedural, substantive and evidentiary issues; and 3) a statement of the current status of settlement negotiations, including without limitation, the offers and the responses.

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Final dismissal entry

A dismissal entry that dismisses all remaining claims must be labeled "FINAL DISMISSAL ENTRY" in the caption.

The party submitting a dismissal entry which does dismiss all remaining claims in the case shall label it "FINAL DISMISSAL ENTRY" in the caption.

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Partial dismissal entry

A dismissal entry that does not dismiss every claim of every party must be labeled "PARTIAL DISMISSAL ENTRY" in the caption.

The party submitting a dismissal entry which does not dismiss all the claims of all the parties in the case shall label it "PARTIAL DISMISSAL ENTRY" in the caption.

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Entry of judgment

Every entry of judgment must comply with Civil Rule 54(b).

Entries of Judgment must comply with Civ. R. 54(B).

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Final appealable order

A final appealable order must clearly state, "this is a final appealable order and there is not just cause for delay."

Final appealable orders must clearly state "this is a final appealable order and there is not just cause for delay."

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Praecipe

The party requesting execution must file with the Clerk a praecipe requesting the sheriff's appraisal order and the PSO's sale order.

(B) Praecipes for order of sale/appraisal by PSO. The party requesting execution shall file with the Clerk of Courts a praecipe or praecipes requesting the issuance of an order of appraisal to the sheriff and an order of sale to the PSO.

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Trial brief

Counsel must exchange trial briefs containing the claims and defenses, supporting facts, legal issues with citations, and anticipated evidentiary objections with citations.

(A) **Submit a trial brief.** A trial brief contains: 1) a clear statement of each cause of action and defense with a summary of the facts supporting each cause of action or defense, 2) a statement of the legal theories or issues with citations of the authority relied upon, and 3) anticipated objections and evidentiary problems with citations of authority. Counsel is required to exchange briefs.

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Exhibit list

At trial, each party must provide the court with an exhibit list identifying whether each exhibit's authenticity is stipulated.

3. Provide the court at trial with a list of your exhibits noting for each exhibit whether authenticity is stipulated.

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Witness list

Before trial, each party must provide opposing parties a witness list identifying intended experts and the basic substance of their proposed testimony.

(D) **Identify trial witness.** Provide a list of witnesses to opposing parties before trial. Identify on this list which witnesses you intend to call as experts and state the basic substance of their proposed testimony.

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Notice of bankruptcy and suggestion of stay

Within 15 days after filing bankruptcy, the attorney of record or unrepresented party must file a Notice of Bankruptcy and Suggestion of Stay, attach the time-stamped bankruptcy filing notice, and serve the notice on other counsel or unrepresented parties in each affected Richland County case.

2.05 Bankruptcy adjudication. The attorney of record or the unrepresented party shall, within fifteen (15) days after filing the bankruptcy, file a Notice of Bankruptcy and Suggestion of Stay with a time-stamped copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing attached as an exhibit in all the Richland County cases included in the bankruptcy with the Clerk of this Court and serve a copy of such notice upon other counsel or unrepresented parties of record in such action(s).

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Motion to vacate stay and reactivate case

After dismissal of the bankruptcy, counsel or the party must file a written motion to vacate the stay and reactivate the cases, and the clerk will require an additional cost deposit.

If the U.S. Bankruptcy Court dismissed the bankruptcy, counsel or the party shall move the Court by filing a written motion to vacate the stay and reactivate the case(s) with the Clerk of Courts. The Clerk shall require additional funds to be deposited as security for costs.

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Motion to dismiss

After discharge of the bankruptcy debt, counsel or the party must file a written motion to dismiss the cases, and the clerk will require an additional cost deposit.

If the U.S. Bankruptcy Court discharges the debt, counsel or the party shall move the Court by filing a written motion to dismiss the case(s). The Clerk shall require additional funds to be deposited for costs.

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Complaint on cognovit note

The original cognovit note must accompany the complaint when it is presented for filing.

The original cognovit note must be presented with the complaint.

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Receivership plan and report

Each updated receivership plan and report must summarize progress, propose future action, and update cost, expense, and completion-timetable estimates.

Each shall include a summary of action taken to date measured against the previous plan for the receivership; shall set forth proposed future action; and shall update previous estimates of costs, expenses, and the timetable needed to complete the receivership.

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Application to employ professional

An application to employ a professional must state the proposed fee, hourly rate, or another compensation method or formula.

Applications to employ professionals shall also set forth the professional's proposed fee, hourly rate, or other alternative method or formula for determining compensation in the receivership.

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Itemized fee application

Each itemized receivership fee application must include an updated plan and progress report.

The receiver or counsel for the receiver shall attach to each itemized fee application a brief updated plan and progress report.

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Affidavit for posting and mail service

Before posting-and-mail service, the requesting party or counsel must file an affidavit containing the same averments required by Rule 4.4(A)(1) and the respondent's last known address.

Before service by posting and mail can be made under Rule 4.4(A)(2)(b), an affidavit of the party requesting service or that party's counsel shall be filed with the Court. The affidavit shall contain the same averments required by division (A)(1) of this rule and, in addition, shall set forth the last known address of the party to be served.

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Preliminary judicial report

Evidence of title must be provided through a preliminary judicial report containing the items specified in O.R.C. 2329.191(B) and issued by a qualifying Ohio title insurance company.

Evidence of title shall be demonstrated by a preliminary judicial report, which shall include those items outlined in O.R.C. 2329.191(B) and issued by a title insurance company licensed or authorized to do business in the State of Ohio.

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Final judicial report

Before submitting a dispositive motion, the party must file a final judicial report updating record title through at least the day after service on all necessary parties is perfected.

Prior to the submission of a dispositive motion, the party submitting the packet shall file with the Clerk of Courts a final judicial report which updates the state of record title from the effective date of the preliminary judicial through at least the day after service has been perfected on all necessary parties.

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Final judicial report

The final judicial report must be effective within six months of judgment and certify that all parties were served.

The final judicial report must also have an effective date within six (6) months of the date of judgment and shall contain a certification that all parties have been served.

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Complaint

Before filing a complaint, the plaintiff must obtain Tax Map Department approval of the legal description and file the original description stamped "approved" with the complaint.

Prior to the filing of the Complaint, the plaintiff shall obtain the pre-approval of legal description from the County Auditor's Office, Tax Map Department, and shall file the original stamped "approved" description with the complaint.

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Foreclosure filing

At every foreclosure stage, the plaintiff or cross-complainants must submit the stamped approved legal description; failure to attach it causes the document to be rejected for filing.

Further, said approved legal description shall be submitted by plaintiff or by cross-complainants, at all stages in the foreclosure (i.e., proposed judgment entry, praecipe for order of sale, confirmation entry, sheriff's deed, etc.). Failure to attach the stamped "approved" legal description shall be cause for rejection of said document for filing.

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Complaint

In Richland County foreclosure, quiet title, and partition actions, the complaint must state the property's permanent parcel number and address on its face and include the permanent parcel number in the real-estate description.

**8.04 Permanent parcel number and address of property.** In any foreclosure, quiet title, or partition action involving Richland County real property, the complaint shall include on its face, the permanent parcel number, and the address of the property, and, as part of the description of the real estate, the permanent parcel number(s) assigned to that property by the Richland County Auditor.

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Motion

A motion to appoint a Private Selling Officer must state that the proposed officer is an Ohio resident, licensed under the specified auctioneer and real-estate provisions, and provide the applicable license numbers.

The motion shall include positive averments that: 1) the proposed PSO is a resident of the state of Ohio; 2) the proposed PSO is a licensed auctioneer under Chapter 4707 of the Revised Code. The movant must provide the Court with the PSO's auctioneer license number; and 3) the proposed PSO is a real estate broker or real estate salesperson under Chapter 4735 of the Revised Code. The movant must provide the Court with the PSO's real estate broker or real estate salesperson license number.

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Motion

If a Private Selling Officer sale is cancelled for any reason, the requesting party must file a motion stating that execution under the praecipe has been cancelled or expired.

(F) Cancellation of PSO sale. If a PSO sale is cancelled for any reason, the party that requested execution shall file a motion with the Court stating that the execution upon the praecipe has been cancelled or expired.

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Praecipe for order of sale

A non-tax-foreclosure praecipe for an order of sale must include an approved tax-map legal description and deposit, and the Clerk must reject it for filing if either required item is absent.

In non-tax foreclosure matters, each praecipe to the Clerk of Courts for an order of sale shall be accompanied by an approved tax map legal description. The Clerk shall issue the order of sale to the sheriff. The Clerk is instructed to reject for filing any praecipes for orders of sale in non-tax foreclosure matters that are not accompanied by the required approved tax map legal description and deposit.

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Counsel seeking execution must submit a proposed journal entry confirming the sale and file a motion requesting judicial confirmation.

Counsel for the party requesting execution shall submit a proposed journal entry confirming the sale and file a motion requesting the Court to confirm the sale.

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Motion to cancel sheriff sale

A motion to cancel a sheriff's sale must explain the cancellation request and identify the property's occupancy and maintenance status; merely asserting loss mitigation is insufficient.

Any motion to cancel a sheriff's sale shall state why the Court is being asked to cancel the sale and state the occupancy and maintenance status of the subject property. Simply stating that case is in "loss mitigation" is not sufficient cause for cancelation.

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Pleading

Must include

judge name

Every pleading filed after the original complaint must state the assigned judge's name beneath the case number in the caption.

All pleadings filed subsequent to the original complaint shall state under the case number in the caption of the document the name of the Judge to whom the matter is assigned.

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Pro se document

An unrepresented party must sign every filing and provide an address, telephone number, and email address for electronic service.

A party who is not represented by an attorney shall sign every pleading, motion, or any other document and shall include the party's address, telephone number, and e-mail address for service by electronic means.

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Electronically submitted document

An electronically submitted document requiring an attorney or filing-party signature must use a conformed signature and is treated as that person's signature for all purposes.

Any electronically submitted document issued or received by the Court that requires the signature of the attorney or filing party shall be signed with a conformed signature and considered that of the attorney or party it purports to be for all purposes.

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All documents filed by attorney

Every document filed by an attorney must include the attorney’s or pro hac vice’s Supreme Court-issued registration number.

(D) **Attorney or Pro Hac Vice registration number.** An attorney shall include the attorney or pro hac vice registration number issued by the Supreme Court on all documents filed with the Court.

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Motion for leave to exceed page limit

A request for leave to exceed a brief page limit must be made by motion at least seven days before the filing deadline, unless good cause is shown.

Requests for leave to file motions, responses or memoranda exceeding the page limits must be made by motion no later than seven (7) days prior to the time for filing the document, except for good cause shown.

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Fax filing

Must include

caption, case number

A facsimile filing must include a cover page with the case and filing information, transmission details, page count, and filer contact information.

1. The person filing a document by facsimile shall also provide a cover page containing the following information: a. The title of the case; b. The case number; c. The title of the document being filed (e.g., Defendant Jones' Answer to Amended Complaint; Plaintiff Smith's Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss; Plaintiff Smith's Notice of Filing Exhibit "G" to Plaintiff Smith's Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss); d. The date of transmission; e. The transmitting facsimile number; f. The number of pages included in the transmission, including the cover page; and g. The name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, Supreme Court registration number, if applicable, and e-mail address of the person filing the document.

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Motion

A filing seeking specific action from the Court must be clearly labeled “Motion” in its caption.

When seeking specific action from the Court (i.e., a Motion), the filing shall clearly be denominated as a “Motion” in the caption of the filing.

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Proposed order

A proposed order or proposed entry must be submitted in Word format and identify the specific motion to which it applies.

A proposed order or proposed entry shall be submitted in Word format and reference the specific motion to which it applies.

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E filed document

Electronically filed documents must be signed in compliance with Rule 10.7.

E-filed documents shall be signed in accordance with Rule 10.7.

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Physical exhibits attachments and other items

Must include

caption, judge name, case number

Physical exhibits, attachments, and other items that cannot be captured electronically must include a cover page showing the complete case caption, case number, assigned judge, and filer's party designation.

Exhibits, and/or attachments, or other items that cannot be captured electronically shall be filed physically with the Clerk and be accompanied by a cover page that contains the complete caption of the case, the case number, the assigned judge, and the party designation of the filer.

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Ai assisted court submissions

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and parties must disclose AI assistance at submission through an attached certification identifying the AI used and certifying final review and approval; the disclosure should also describe the technology and its role.

(C) **Disclosure of AI Assistance.** Attorneys and/or parties must disclose the use of AI-assisted technology in the creation or editing of any document or evidence submitted to the court. Such disclosure should include a general description of the AI technology used and its role in the preparation of the materials. The disclosure must be made at the time of submission through a certification attached to the document or evidence, indicating the type of AI used and certifying the attorney's final review and approval of the AI-assisted material.

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Cqe petition

A CQE petition must include the completed ODRC Electronic Application, a completed Form A cover sheet, and the assigned ODRC Electronic Petition Identification number.

(C) **Petition Cover Sheet.** A petition filed with this court must include a copy of the fully completed Electronic Application as submitted to the ODRC. The Petitioner must complete a Petition Cover Sheet (Form A) and include their assigned ODRC Electronic Petition Identification number.

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Procedural motion extension motion or dispositive motion

Must include

proposed order

Civil and criminal parties filing the specified motions must include a proposed judgment entry.

(D) Proposed judgment entry. In Civil and Criminal cases, a party filing a procedural motion, a motion for additional time or leave to amend, or dispositive motion shall include a proposed judgment entry on the motion for use by the Court.

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Praecipe

Each non-tax foreclosure praecipe for an order of sale must be accompanied by an approved tax map legal description.

In non-tax foreclosure matters, each praecipe to the Clerk of Courts for an order of sale shall be accompanied by an approved tax map legal description.

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Reply brief

Reply briefs may not raise new arguments.

New arguments may not be raised in briefs of reply.

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Motion

A motion must state the grounds, reasons supporting it, relief sought, and citations to the authorities relied upon.

In accordance with Civ. R. 7 and Cr.R. 47, the moving party shall file its motion stating the grounds, reasons in support, the relief sought and citations of the authority on which it relies.

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All filings and proposed judgment entries

Must include

certificate of service

Every filing and proposed judgment entry must include a Certificate of Service containing a blank for the service date.

All filings and proposed judgment entries must contain a Certificate of Service with a blank for the date of service as follows:

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Conflicting assignment continuance motion

A motion based on a conflicting trial assignment must include a copy of that assignment.

The Court will not consider a motion for continuance based on a conflicting trial assignment unless a copy of the conflicting assignment is attached to the motion and shall be filed not less than thirty (30) days prior to trial.

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Counsel filed trial continuance motion

A counsel-filed trial continuance motion must be client-approved or include a client-signed statement acknowledging the request.

All motions for continuance of a trial filed by counsel shall be approved by the client or accompanied by a statement signed by the client that the client is aware that the motion for continuance is being made.

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Continuance motion

Must include

proposed order

A continuance motion must include a proposed entry with a blank for the Court to set a new date and time.

A proposed entry shall be filed with a motion for continuance, leaving a blank for the court to set a new date and time, see Local Rule 1.01(D).

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All filings and proposed judgment entries

Must include

certificate of service

All filings and proposed judgment entries must contain a Certificate of Service with a blank for the service date.

(H) **Certificate of service.** All filings and proposed judgment entries must contain a Certificate of Service with a blank for the date of service as follows:

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Agreed extension of time

Counsel's agreement should be documented in an Agreed Extension of Time signed by every party and filed with the Clerk of Court.

The agreement of counsel should be evidenced by an "Agreed Extension of Time" that has been signed by all parties to the action and filed with the Clerk of courts.

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Leave to plead motion or agreed extension

A court-directed leave-to-plead motion or agreed extension must state the good-cause facts, prior leaves and total additional time granted, and opposing counsel's position on the requested extension.

Any motion or agreed extension of time for leave to plead which is addressed to the Court shall state: 1) the facts which demonstrate good cause for the extension of time, 2) the number of previous leaves to plead and the total additional time already granted, and 3) the position of opposing counsel regarding the additional extension of time requested.

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Written extension motion

A party seeking more time than otherwise allowed or unable to obtain an agreed extension must file a written motion supported by an affidavit showing good cause.

Except as otherwise provided by these Local Rules, where a party needs additional time, beyond that provided in this rule, or where the parties cannot agree upon an extension of time, the party desiring the extension must file a written motion, supported by an affidavit that demonstrates good cause for another extension.

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Default judgment motion

Must include

proposed order, proof of service

A written motion for default judgment must state filing, service, proof-of-service, and answer-date information, list supported damages, include a proposed entry, and include an affidavit addressing age, competence, military status, and, in foreclosure cases, the final judicial report.

In accordance with Civ.R. 55, Motions for Default Judgment shall be in writing and shall clearly state the date the complaint was filed, how service was made, proof of service and answer date. All Motions for Default Judgment shall also contain a list of all damages supported by documentary or other evidence. A proposed entry shall accompany the motion as well as an affidavit addressing age, competence, and military status and, in a foreclosure case, the final judicial report.

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Motion to stay

A motion to stay must include a good-cause statement, identify any statutory authority or government-imposed moratorium or deferment, state the requested stay length, and state the expected reactivation date.

The requesting party must include a statement showing good cause for the stay including, but not limited to, the statutory authority or government-imposed moratorium or deferment. The motion shall clearly state the length of the stay being requested and expected date of reactivation.

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Original civil filing

Every complaint or other original civil filing must be accompanied by a Case Designation Form.

Every complaint or other original civil filing shall be accompanied by a Case Designation Form, which can be obtained in the office of the Clerk of Courts or on the Court's website at http://richlandcourtsoh.us/forms.php

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Complex litigation designation request

An attorney filing a request for complex-litigation designation must certify that the client approved filing the request.

In accordance with Sup.R. 5.22, attorneys filing a request that a case be designated as complex litigation shall certify that the attorney has approval from his or her client to file the request.

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Discovery plan

A proposed and agreed discovery plan must be filed with the court before the scheduling conference.

A proposed and agreed discovery plan shall be filed with the Court before the scheduling conference.

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Confidential mediation statement

Each party must prepare and deliver a Confidential Mediation Statement before the scheduled mediation date.

Each party is required to prepare and deliver to the Court, prior to the scheduled mediation date, a Confidential Mediation Statement.

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Partial dismissal entry

A dismissal entry that does not dispose of all claims must be labeled “PARTIAL DISMISSAL ENTRY” in the caption.

The party submitting a dismissal entry which does not dismiss all the claims of all the parties in the case shall label it “PARTIAL DISMISSAL ENTRY” in the caption.

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Final dismissal entry

A dismissal entry disposing of all remaining claims must be labeled “FINAL DISMISSAL ENTRY” in the caption.

The party submitting a dismissal entry which does dismiss all remaining claims in the case shall label it “FINAL DISMISSAL ENTRY” in the caption.

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Final appealable order

Every final appealable order must contain the prescribed statement concerning finality and the absence of just cause for delay.

Final appealable orders must clearly state “this is a final appealable order and there is not just cause for delay.”

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Trial exhibit list

Each party must provide the court at trial with an exhibit list identifying whether the authenticity of each exhibit is stipulated.

Provide the court at trial with a list of your exhibits noting for each exhibit whether authenticity is stipulated.

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Trial witness list

Before trial, each party must provide opposing counsel with a witness list identifying intended expert witnesses and the basic substance of their proposed testimony.

Provide a list of witnesses to opposing parties before trial. Identify on this list which witnesses you intend to call as experts and state the basic substance of their proposed testimony.

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Notice of bankruptcy

Within 15 days after filing bankruptcy, the attorney of record or unrepresented party must file a Notice of Bankruptcy and Suggestion of Stay, with a time-stamped copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing attached as an exhibit, in each covered Richland County case.

The attorney of record or the unrepresented party shall, within fifteen (15) days after filing the bankruptcy, file a Notice of Bankruptcy and Suggestion of Stay with a time-stamped copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing attached as an exhibit in all the Richland County cases included in the bankruptcy with the Clerk of this Court

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Motion to reactivate

After dismissal of the bankruptcy by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, counsel or the party must file a written motion to vacate the stay and reactivate the cases.

If the U.S. Bankruptcy Court dismissed the bankruptcy, counsel or the party shall move the Court by filing a written motion to vacate the stay and reactivate the case(s) with the Clerk of Courts.

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Motion to dismiss

After the U.S. Bankruptcy Court discharges the debt, counsel or the party must file a written motion to dismiss the cases.

If the U.S. Bankruptcy Court discharges the debt, counsel or the party shall move the Court by filing a written motion to dismiss the case(s).

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Complaint

The original cognovit note must accompany the complaint when it is filed.

The original cognovit note must be presented with the complaint.

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Each itemized fee application must include a brief updated plan and progress report.

The receiver or counsel for the receiver shall attach to each itemized fee application a brief updated plan and progress report.

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A final fee application must be accompanied by the Receiver's Final Report containing the information enumerated in the following paragraphs.

When the final fee application is submitted, it shall be accompanied by the Receiver's Final Report that includes all the following information:

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Plaintiff demand

The plaintiff must submit its demand to defense counsel at least 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Plaintiff's demand must be submitted to counsel for the defendant at least fourteen (14) days prior to the final pretrial conference.

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Replevin pleading

Every replevin pleading must be accompanied by a possession motion, the statutorily required affidavit, a proposed judgment entry, and the required praecipe.

2.12 **Replevin cases.** Every complaint, counterclaim, intervening complaint, or third-party complaint alleging a claim of replevin shall be accompanied by the motion for possession of personal property, an affidavit required by O.R.C. 2737.03, a proposed judgment entry for the order of possession, and the praecipe required by O.R.C. 2737.05.

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Financial disclosure affidavit of indigency

Appointed counsel must ensure that the defendant completes and signs the Financial Disclosure/Affidavit of Indigency as soon as practicable after appointment.

Appointed counsel shall ensure that a defendant completes and signs the Financial Disclosure/Affidavit of Indigency as required in OAC 120-1-03 (J) as soon as practicable after appointment.

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Investigator application

Counsel must submit a written investigator application at least 30 days before trial, stating the basic reason for the request and the approximate cost if granted.

In those cases, counsel shall make application for the use of an investigator in writing at least 30 days before trial. The application should set forth in detail the basic reason for the need for such request and the approximate amount that would be incurred if the request were granted.

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Expert or specialist application

Payment for an expert or specialist in a criminal action requires a counsel application filed with the Clerk of Courts, under seal and/or ex parte with prior court permission, stating the required details specifically.

Under Cr.R. 12, the Court shall not consider approval of or payment for and shall not approve or pay any amount for any expert or specialist relating to psychological, mitigation or similar services under R.C. 2929.024 or otherwise in a criminal action unless there is filed with the Clerk of Courts, under seal and/or ex parte with prior permission for the Court, an application by counsel for the defendant which expressly provides, with specificity, the following:

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Surety bail bond agent registration

Bond agents and surety companies must file the specified registration form, compliance and authority certificates, Department of Insurance information, and the bondsman's driver's license copy.

(A) Registration. All bond agents and surety companies seeking to do business in the General Division of the Richland County Common Pleas Court must file the following: completed the Court's surety bail bond agent registration form, Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Authority, State of Ohio Department of Insurance with the bonding companies name, State of Ohio Department of Insurance with the bondsman's name, copy of the bondsman driver's license.

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Title search

When a foreclosure plaintiff claims loan or mortgage ownership through an assignment, the title search must demonstrate the assignment of record before entry of foreclosure judgment.

If a plaintiff in a foreclosure case claims ownership of the loan or mortgage through an assignment, a title search must demonstrate that assignment of record before a foreclosure judgment may be entered.

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Surety bail bond agent registration

All submitted bail bond registration materials must be current and unexpired.

All must be current and not expired.

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Application for relief from weapons disability

An applicant seeking relief from a weapons disability must complete and file the court-prescribed application.

Individuals seeking relief from weapons disability must complete and file the Application for Relief from Weapons Disability form, which can be found on the Court's website, and pay the filing fee as designated in the Court's Fee Schedule.

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Motion to withdraw

A civil motion to withdraw must include the client's last known address and telephone number.

The motion to withdraw must also include the last known address and phone number of the client.

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Motion to withdraw

A criminal motion to withdraw must include the defendant's last known address and telephone number when the defendant is not in custody.

The motion to withdraw must also include the last known address and phone number of the client if the defendant is not in custody.

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Videotaped deposition

A videotaped deposition filed for trial or with a motion must be accompanied by a written transcript.

a videotaped deposition filed for use at trial or filed in support of, or opposition to any motion before the Court shall be accompanied by a written transcript of the deposition.

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Videotaped deposition transcript

A transcript of a videotaped deposition used at trial must show the recorded time of each party objection.

The transcript of a videotaped deposition to be used at trial shall show the recorded time of each objection made by the parties during the deposition.

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Final judicial report

Must include

certificate of service

The final judicial report must certify that all parties have been served.

The final judicial report must also have an effective date within six (6) months of the date of judgment and shall contain a certification that all parties have been served.

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Motion

A party seeking appointment of a private selling officer must file a separate motion before or with the dispositive motion, stating the PSO's Ohio residency and qualifying licenses and providing the applicable license numbers; a noncompliant motion is overruled.

Parties seeking a judicial sale of foreclosed property by a Private Selling Officer (PSO), pursuant to ORC § 2329.01, shall file a separate motion for the Court to appoint a qualified PSO for sale of the foreclosed property. The motion shall be filed prior to, or contemporaneously with, the movant's dispositive motion. The motion shall include positive averments that: 1) the proposed PSO is a resident of the state of Ohio; 2) the proposed PSO is a licensed auctioneer under Chapter 4707 of the Revised Code. The movant must provide the Court with the PSO's auctioneer license number; and 3) the proposed PSO is a real estate broker or real estate salesperson under Chapter 4735 of the Revised Code. The movant must provide the Court with the PSO's real estate broker or real estate salesperson license number. Any motion to appoint a PSO that does not comply with these requirements will be overruled.

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Praecipe

A party requesting execution must file with the Clerk of Courts a praecipe requesting an appraisal order for the sheriff and a sale order for the private selling officer.

The party requesting execution shall file with the Clerk of Courts a praecipe or praecipes requesting the issuance of an order of appraisal to the sheriff and an order of sale to the PSO.

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Motion

A party requesting execution must file a motion when a PSO sale is cancelled or has expired.

If a PSO sale is cancelled for any reason, the party that requested execution shall file a motion with the Court stating that the execution upon the praecipe has been cancelled or expired.

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Praecipe

The Clerk must reject a non-tax foreclosure sale praecipe that lacks the required approved tax map legal description and deposit.

The Clerk is instructed to reject for filing any praecipes for orders of sale in non-tax foreclosure matters that are not accompanied by the required approved tax map legal description and deposit.

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Motion

A motion to cancel a sheriff's sale must explain the requested cancellation and state the property's occupancy and maintenance status.

Any motion to cancel a sheriff's sale shall state why the Court is being asked to cancel the sale and state the occupancy and maintenance status of the subject property.

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Pleading

Must include

judge name

A pleading filed after the original complaint must identify the assigned judge beneath the case number in the caption.

10.02 Caption. In accordance with Civ.R. 10, all pleadings filed subsequent to the original complaint shall state under the case number in the caption of the document the name of the Judge to whom the matter is assigned.

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Motion

Must include

caption

A filing seeking specific judicial action must be clearly identified as a Motion in its caption.

When seeking specific action from the Court (i.e., a Motion), the filing shall clearly be denominated as a "Motion" in the caption of the filing.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

A proposed order or entry must reference the specific motion to which it applies.

A proposed order or proposed entry shall be submitted in Word format and reference the specific motion to which it applies.

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Exhibits

Must include

caption, judge name, case number

Physically filed exhibits, attachments, and other non-electronic items must include a cover page with the complete case caption, case number, assigned judge, and filer's party designation.

Exhibits, and/or attachments, or other items that cannot be captured electronically shall be filed physically with the Clerk and be accompanied by a cover page that contains the complete caption of the case, the case number, the assigned judge, and the party designation of the filer.

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Sealed documents

Must include

caption, judge name, case number

Documents requiring sealing must be submitted to the Clerk in a securely sealed envelope marked “DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL” or its equivalent and include specified case and filing information.

All documents that require to be filed under seal shall be submitted to the Clerk for filing in a securely sealed envelope marked “DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL” or the equivalent. It shall also contain the complete case caption, the case number, the assigned Judge, a descriptive title of the document and the date of any order permitting the item to be sealed, and the party designation of the filer.

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Document or evidence

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and parties must disclose AI assistance in court submissions through an attached certification describing the technology, its role, the AI type used, and final attorney review and approval.

Attorneys and/or parties must disclose the use of AI-assisted technology in the creation or editing of any document or evidence submitted to the court. Such disclosure should include a general description of the AI technology used and its role in the preparation of the materials. The disclosure must be made at the time of submission through a certification attached to the document or evidence, indicating the type of AI used and certifying the attorney's final review and approval of the AI-assisted material.

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Petition

The petition must be signed in the presence of a notary.

THE PETITION MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY.

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Confidential mediation statement

The Confidential Mediation Statement must describe the essential facts, disputed procedural, substantive, and evidentiary issues, and the status of settlement negotiations, including offers and responses.

setting forth the following: (1) a statement of the essential facts of this case underlying the claims and defenses currently asserted by the parties; (2) a statement of all disputed procedural, substantive and evidentiary issues; and (3) a statement of the current status of settlement negotiations, including without limitation, the offers and the responses.

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Motion or response

Non-official-reporter decisions attached to a motion or response must have the most relevant language highlighted.

When photocopies of cases from a source other than an official reporter are attached to a motion or response, the attorney or party attaching the case shall highlight the specific language in the decision which is most relevant to the motion or response.

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Proposed judgment entry

Must include

proposed order

A motion intended to result in a final appealable order should include a proposed entry containing findings of fact and orders of the Court.

Motions intended to result in a final appealable order should have a proposed entry which includes findings of fact and orders of the Court.

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Agreed extension of time

With opposing counsel's agreement, leave to plead may be granted for a total extension not exceeding 28 days if documented by a signed Agreed Extension of Time filed with the clerk.

By agreement of the opposing counsel, any party may be permitted leave to plea provided that the total extension of time does not exceed twenty-eight (28) days. The agreement of counsel should be evidenced by an "Agreed Extension of Time" that has been signed by all parties to the action and filed with the Clerk of courts.

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Mediation report

The mediator must complete a detailed mediation report at the conclusion of mediation.

At the conclusion of mediation, the Mediator shall complete a detailed mediation report.

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Motion

When non-official-reporter cases are attached to a motion or response, the attaching attorney or party must highlight the most relevant language in the decision.

When photocopies of cases from a source other than an official reporter are attached to a motion or response, the attorney or party attaching the case shall highlight the specific language in the decision which is most relevant to the motion or response.

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Motion resulting in final appealable order

Must include

proposed order

A proposed judgment entry for a final appealable order should include findings of fact and the Court's orders.

Motions intended to result in a final appealable order should have a proposed entry which includes findings of fact and orders of the Court.

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Jury instructions and interrogatories

Proposed jury instructions and interrogatories should address liability, damages, and other unusual issues in the case.

Jury instructions and interrogatories should address liability and damages and any other unusual issues in the case.

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Each updated plan and report must summarize actions taken, propose future action, and update estimates of costs, expenses, and the completion timetable.

Each shall include a summary of action taken to date measured against the previous plan for the receivership; shall set forth proposed future action; and shall update previous estimates of costs, expenses, and the timetable needed to complete the receivership.

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A receiver seeking approval to retain a professional whose compensation will be paid from the estate or sale proceeds must apply to the court.

A receiver requesting approval to retain an attorney or other professional (including appraisers, auctioneers, brokers, or real estate agents) whose compensation will be claimed against the estate or from proceeds of sale of estate property shall apply to the Court.

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Retained professionals generally must be disinterested and have no business relationship with the receiver unless the relationship is disclosed and approved in advance by the court.

All such professionals must be disinterested persons with no business relationship with the receiver, unless otherwise expressly disclosed and approved in advance by the Court.

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An application to employ a professional must state the proposed fee, hourly rate, or another compensation method or formula.

Applications to employ professionals shall also set forth the professional's proposed fee, hourly rate, or other alternative method or formula for determining compensation in the receivership.

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Possession notice

The plaintiff must notify the court in writing within fourteen days after taking possession of the replevin property.

Within fourteen (14) days of the plaintiff taking possession of the personal property that is the subject of the replevin action, pursuant to an order of possession or by contractual repossession, the plaintiff shall notify the court of its possession in writing.

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Investigator itemized statement

Every investigator must submit an itemized statement for services rendered.

In every case, the investigator shall submit an itemized statement for services rendered.

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Attorney fee application

Investigator bills must be filed with defense counsel's attorney-fee application and paid as part of counsel's expenses.

Bills for such investigation shall be filed with defense counsel's application for attorney fees and shall be paid as part of counsel's expenses.

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Legal description

A plaintiff seeking approval of a legal description must submit an original copy by fax to the Richland County Tax Map office because copies will not be approved.

To obtain pre-approval, the plaintiff shall provide an original legal description to the Richland County Tax Map office by fax to (419) 775-5378. Copies are not sufficient and will not be approved.

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Proposed judgment entry ?

Must include

certificate of service

All proposed judgment entries must contain a Certificate of Service with a blank for the date of service as follows:

Summary: Every proposed judgment entry must include a Certificate of Service containing a blank date-of-service line.

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Leave to plead motion ?

Must include

local rule certificate ?

Any motion or agreed extension of time for leave to plead which is addressed to the Court shall state: 1) the facts which demonstrate good cause for the extension of time, 2) the number of previous leaves to plead and the total additional time already granted, and 3) the position of opposing counsel regarding the additional extension of time requested.

Summary: A court-directed leave-to-plead motion or extension must state good-cause facts, prior leaves and total additional time granted, and opposing counsel's position on the requested extension.

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Extension motion ?

Must include

local rule certificate ?

The motion and affidavit must be filed even though consent of opposing counsel is obtained if the extension is for a period beyond that permitted by this rule.

Summary: A motion and affidavit must still be filed when opposing counsel consents to an extension longer than the period otherwise permitted by the rule.

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Extension motion ?

Must include

proposed order ?

The moving party must submit a proposed judgment entry.

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Motion for leave

Must include

proposed order ?

A motion for leave to amend a pleading, to intervene, to join an additional party, or to file a third-party complaint shall be filed with the motion that counsel is asking for leave to file attached as an exhibit.

Summary: A motion for leave to amend, intervene, join a party, or file a third-party complaint must attach the proposed motion as an exhibit.

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Default judgment motion ?

Must include

proposed order ?

A proposed entry shall accompany the motion as well as an affidavit addressing age, competence, and military status and, in a foreclosure case, the final judicial report.

Summary: A default-judgment motion must be accompanied by a proposed entry, an affidavit addressing age, competence, and military status, and, in foreclosure cases, the final judicial report.

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Discovery motion

Must include

local rule certificate ?

An affidavit by counsel describing in detail the efforts which have been made to resolve the problem with the opposing counsel shall accompany any discovery motion made to the Court.

Summary: Every discovery motion must be accompanied by counsel's affidavit detailing the efforts to resolve the dispute with opposing counsel.

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Original civil filing

Must include

local rule certificate ?

Every complaint or other original civil filing shall be accompanied by a Case Designation Form

Summary: Every complaint or other original civil filing must be accompanied by a Case Designation Form.

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Complaint

Must include

local rule certificate ?

A complaint in a civil case shall not be accepted for filing unless accompanied by a completed Case Designation Form.

Summary: The clerk will not accept a civil complaint for filing without a completed Case Designation Form.

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Complaint ?

If the party initiating the civil action is not an inmate and believes that he/she is unable to pay the costs, a completed affidavit of indigency must be attached.

Summary: A non-inmate initiating a civil action who believes he or she cannot pay costs must attach a completed affidavit of indigency.

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Proposed jury instructions and interrogatories

(B) **File any proposed jury instructions and interrogatories.** Counsel is required to file and exchange instructions and interrogatories at least seven (7) days before trial.

Summary: Counsel must file and exchange proposed jury instructions and interrogatories at least seven days before trial.

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Receivers final report ?

When the final fee application is submitted, it shall be accompanied by the Receiver's Final Report that includes all the following information:

Summary: A final receivership fee application must be accompanied by the Receiver's Final Report containing the specified financial, creditor, distribution, expense, and objection information.

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Investigator application ?

In those cases, counsel shall make application for the use of an investigator in writing at least 30 days before trial. The application should set forth in detail the basic reason for the need for such request and the approximate amount that would be incurred if the request were granted.

Summary: Counsel must request court leave to employ an investigator through a written application submitted at least 30 days before trial, including a detailed reason and estimated cost.

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Motion

(A) Motion for private selling officer. Parties seeking a judicial sale of foreclosed property by a Private Selling Officer (PSO), pursuant to ORC § 2329.01, shall file a separate motion for the Court to appoint a qualified PSO for sale of the foreclosed property. The motion shall be filed prior to, or contemporaneously with, the movant's dispositive motion.

Summary: A party seeking a judicial sale by a Private Selling Officer must file a separate appointment motion before or contemporaneously with the movant's dispositive motion.

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Praecipe

If the party wishes to execute on the property again, it must file a new praecipe or praecipe(s).

Summary: A party seeking to execute again after cancellation or expiration must file a new praecipe.

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E filed document ?

Filing parties shall omit social security numbers and personal identifiers in accordance with Rule 10.5.

Summary: Filing parties must omit social security numbers and other personal identifiers as required by Rule 10.5.

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Motion for extension ?

Must include

proposed order ?

The moving party must submit a proposed judgment entry.

Summary: The moving party must submit a proposed judgment entry when requesting an extension beyond the period permitted by the rule.

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Motion for leave

A motion for leave to amend a pleading, to intervene, to join an additional party, or to file a third-party complaint shall be filed with the motion that counsel is asking for leave to file attached as an exhibit.

Summary: A motion for leave to amend, intervene, join a party, or file a third-party complaint must attach the proposed motion as an exhibit.

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Complaint

Must include

caption, parties, judge name +1 more ?

complaint in a civil case shall not be accepted for filing unless accompanied by a completed Case Designation Form.

Summary: A civil complaint must be accompanied by a completed Case Designation Form to be accepted for filing.

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Jury demand

Must include

caption

In accordance with Civ.R. 38, the requesting party shall denote "Jury Demand" in case caption as well as on the case designation sheet.

Summary: A requesting party must denote "Jury Demand" in the case caption.

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2.04 Required trial preparation. At least seven (7) days prior to trial, each party shall: (A) **Submit a trial brief.** A trial brief contains: 1) a clear statement of each cause of action and defense with a summary of the facts supporting each cause of action or defense, 2) a statement of the legal theories or issues with citations of the authority relied upon, and 3) anticipated objections and evidentiary problems with citations of authority. Counsel is required to exchange briefs.

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Jury instructions and interrogatories ?

In accordance with Civ.R. 49 & Civ.R. 51, Counsel is required to file and exchange instructions and interrogatories at least seven (7) days before trial.

Summary: Counsel must file and exchange proposed jury instructions and interrogatories at least 7 days before trial.

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Service affidavit ?

Before service by posting and mail can be made under Rule 4.4(A)(2)(b), an affidavit of the party requesting service or that party's counsel shall be filed with the Court. The affidavit shall contain the same averments required by division (A)(1) of this rule and, in addition, shall set forth the last known address of the party to be served.

Summary: Before posting-and-mail service in a civil protection order proceeding, the requesting party or counsel must file an affidavit containing the required averments and the party's last known address.

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Financial disclosure form

Must include

case number ?

The defendant must complete a Financial Disclosure Form. Counsel appointed by the Court is responsible for acquiring defendant's signature on section IX Applicant Certification of the Financial Disclosure Form.

Summary: The defendant must complete the Financial Disclosure Form, and appointed counsel must obtain the defendant's signature in section IX of the form.

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Motion for authorization to exceed fee limit ?

Must include

proposed order ?

To charge and receive fees more than the limitations set by the county commissioners, assigned counsel must move the Court for authorization to exceed the limitations. The motion shall include justification for the extraordinary fees.

Summary: Assigned counsel must move the court for authorization to charge fees exceeding the county commissioners' limits, and the motion must include justification for the extraordinary fees.

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Criminal record sealing or expungement application ?

The application and questionnaire shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts and the filing fee paid.

Summary: A criminal-record sealing or expungement application and questionnaire must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.

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Applies to

Legal description

stamped “approved” legal description shall be cause for rejection of said document for filing.

Summary: A document containing a legal description lacking the required approval stamp may be rejected for filing.

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Applies to

Title search ?

the attorney for the plaintiff shall procure and file with the Clerk concurrently with his complaint, evidence of the state of record title to the premises, including the names of the owners and lien holders of the property to be sold and a reference to volume and page number at which the instrument is recorded under which each owner or lien holder claims title.

Summary: In foreclosure, quiet title, and partition actions, the plaintiff must concurrently file with the complaint evidence of the property's record title, including owners, lien holders, and recording references.

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Applies to

Complaint

In any foreclosure, quiet title, or partition action involving Richland County real property, the complaint shall include on its face, the permanent parcel number, and the address of the property, and, as part of the description of the real estate, the permanent parcel number(s) assigned to that property by the Richland County Auditor.

Summary: A complaint involving Richland County real property must state the property's permanent parcel number and address on its face and include the Auditor-assigned parcel number in the real-estate description.

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Applies to

Praecipe

If the party wishes to execute on the property again, it must file a new praecipe or praecipe(s).

Summary: A new praecipe or praecipes must be filed to execute again after a cancelled PSO sale.

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Applies to

Proposed judgment entry ?

Counsel for the party requesting execution shall submit a proposed journal entry confirming the sale and file a motion requesting the Court to confirm the sale.

Summary: Counsel must submit a proposed journal entry confirming a sheriff sale and file a motion requesting judicial confirmation.

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Fax filing ?

Must include

caption, judge name, case number ?

1. If a document is sent by fax without the cover page information listed below, it will not be entered into the case docket and will be considered to be a nullity. The person filing a document by facsimile shall also provide a cover page containing the following information:

Summary: A fax filing must include a cover page with all listed identifying and transmission information or it will not be docketed and will be treated as a nullity.

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Applies to

Settlement or dismissal entry ?

The entry shall allocate court costs.

Summary: A settlement or dismissal entry must allocate court costs.

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Applies to

Certificate of service

Failure to timely file a certificate of service may constitute grounds for denial of the confirmation of sale.

Summary: Failure to timely file a certificate of service for sale notice may result in denial of the motion to confirm the sale.

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Applies to

Electronically submitted document ?

The correct format for an attorney's conformed signature is as follows: /s/Attorney Name Bar Number Attorney for [plaintiff/defendant] ABC Law Firm Address Telephone Number | Fax Number Email Address

Summary: An attorney's conformed signature must use the specified signature, bar number, party representation, firm, address, telephone, fax, and email format.

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Case designation form

Must include

caption, judge name, case number ?

If a case is dismissed and subsequently refiled, the Case Designation Form shall contain the case number, the name of the Judge to whom it was previously assigned and the parties. The case shall remain assigned to that Judge.

Summary: For a dismissed and refiled civil case, the Case Designation Form must identify the prior case number, assigned judge, and parties, and the case remains assigned to that judge.

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The initial receivership plan shall identify:

Summary: The initial receivership plan must identify the matters enumerated in paragraphs 2(a) through 2(h).

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Applies to

Motion ?

Simply stating that case is in "loss mitigation" is not sufficient cause for cancelation.

Summary: A bare assertion that the case is in loss mitigation is insufficient grounds to cancel a sheriff's sale.