Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 147 rules apply across Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Service

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  • Deadline
    3 calendar days

    A written praecipe for transcript must be served on the chief court reporter within three days after filing objections, an appeal, contra-objections, or an appeal reply.

  • Applies to
    Additional witness information

    If the court so orders, counsel must provide opposing counsel of record, in writing and within a reasonable time before trial, the names and addresses of additional witnesses and the general nature of their testimony, except for rebuttal witnesses.

  • Deadline
    2 calendar days
    Applies to
    Sheriffs sale notice
    Service
    Personal service

    The judgment creditor must serve written notice under Civil Rule 5 on the judgment debtor and each other action party no later than two weeks before the sheriff's sale.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Praecipe for transcript

    The praecipe must be filed with the Clerk.

  • Applies to
    Preliminary judicial report or title commitment

    The plaintiff's attorney must file a Preliminary Judicial Report or authorized Title Commitment with the Clerk when filing the complaint.

  • Applies to
    Certificate of readiness

    The attorney must file and sign a Certificate of Readiness with required supporting documentation demonstrating that the plaintiff is the real party in interest and the case is ready against all necessary parties.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    30 calendar days
    Applies to
    Transcript

    When a transcript is necessary to support objections or an appeal, the moving party must file it within 30 days after filing the objections or appeal, unless the assigned judge extends that time in writing because the court reporter cannot complete the transcript.

  • The Clerk will not accept a foreclosure complaint for filing if the required Preliminary Judicial Report or Title Commitment, Certificate of Readiness, and supporting documentation are not presented with the complaint.

  • Deadline
    72 hours

    An order to withdraw or cancel a sheriff's sale must be filed at least 72 hours before the scheduled sale.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $620
    Applies to
    Order of sale publication deposit

    The Order of Sale Publication deposit filing fee is $620.00 effective October 1, 2007.

  • Fee
    $220
    Applies to
    Online sheriff sale license

    The online sheriff-sale licensing fee is a one-time charge of $220.00 per case.

  • Fee
    $14.5
    Applies to
    Publication of calendars and notices

    For each case requiring publication of calendars or notices whose fees are not fixed by law, the filing party must pay The Akron Legal News $14.50.

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About Judge Alison M. Breaux

Judge Breaux graduated with honors from Kent State University and entered the University of Akron, School of Law in 1998. During her time in law school, Breaux competed statewide and nationally in several trial competitions, including the National Trial Academy and Tournament of Champions. She graduated in 2001 and began practicing as a civil law firm. As a litigator, she represented various types of clients, from individual claimants, to business owners to insurance companies in an array of civil suits including personal injury, torts, contract disputes, product liability and employment law. In 2004 Breaux left the civil arena to practice criminal defense where she represented individuals, often indigent, charged with crimes at both the misdemeanor and felony level. In 2012 Breaux was appointed as a magistrate in the Akron Municipal Court where she presided over cases primarily in landlord/tenant disputes, small monetary claims and evictions. After five years on the bench as a magistrate, Breaux was elected in 2016 to the Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division in 2017. She currently maintains a docket of 450 cases – both civil (foreclosures, administrative appeals, and litigation – personal injury, business and contract disputes, medical malpractice and wrongful death) and criminal (low level drug and theft offenses to arson, sexual assault, felonious assault, trafficking in drugs to murder). In January 2018 Judge Breaux set out to develop the first felony mental health court in Summit County. Garnering partnerships from local agencies and organizations dedicated to helping those diagnosed with mental illness, Breaux was able to begin the HOPE (Healing, Opportunity, Progress and Empowerment) Mental Health Court Program in the fall of 2018. The Program is designed to assist individuals diagnosed with severe mental illnesses to develop the ability to live positive, healthy and stable lives in the community. As one participant described the program: “Because of the dedicated team led by Judge Breaux, HOPE Court is guaranteed to guide a person towards leading a stable and healthy life. I have a Team ready and willing to help and to listen to my concerns. I am surrounded by people who care. Normally this much compassion is hard to find in the justice system.” Breaux was married in 2000 and currently lives in Akron, Ohio with her husband and their three children. She is an active member of the Akron Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Scanlon Inn of Court, and she serves on the boards of The United Way of Summit and Medina County, The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, and the Summit County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

**Courthouse:** 209 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308 (court phone 330.643.2162) **Court:** Judge Breaux’s Court Judge Breaux’s Courtroom is located on the Second Floor of the Main Courthouse. When you enter the Courthouse, you are on the Basement Level. **Chambers Staff** - Bailiff: Amanda Brown, 330.643.8160 - Judicial Attorney: Michael Dailey, 330.643.2242 - Judicial Assistant: Alexandria Lee, 330.643.2241 **Zoom Links** - Criminal Case Zoom Link – https://summitcpcourt.zoom.us/j/99895882547 - Civil Case Zoom Link – https://summitcpcourt.zoom.us/j/2852802166 **Fax:** 330.643.2413

Common questions about Judge Alison M. Breaux's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Alison M. Breaux?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for jury instructions. Courtesy copies of the jury instructions must be provided to opposing counsel and the court when the trial-preparation materials are provided or filed 14 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

What must be included with jury instructions filings before Judge Alison M. Breaux?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Fourteen days before trial, counsel must provide and/or file jury instructions to the court, with courtesy copies to opposing counsel and the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

How may parties contact Judge Alison M. Breaux's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications. The rule lists phone 330.643.2241. If technical difficulties arise with Zoom, the judicial assistant may be contacted by phone at 330.643.2241.

View ruleSource: page 2, section VIDEO CONFERENCES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Alison M. Breaux?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Mutually agreed-upon extensions are favored, but motions are required for extensions and continuances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Alison M. Breaux?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Jury instructions, witness lists, and exhibits must be provided and/or filed 14 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil
Complete rules summary for Judge Alison M. Breaux

Mutually agreed-upon extensions are favored, but motions are required for extensions and continuances.

Fourteen days before trial, counsel must provide and/or file jury instructions to the court, with courtesy copies to opposing counsel and the court.

Courtesy copies of the jury instructions must be provided to opposing counsel and the court when the trial-preparation materials are provided or filed 14 days before trial.

Jury instructions, witness lists, and exhibits must be provided and/or filed 14 days before trial.

Motions in limine are due 28 days before trial.

If technical difficulties arise with Zoom, the judicial assistant may be contacted by phone at 330.643.2241.

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