Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- A request to change a trial date must ordinarily be made by motion stating the reason; the movant should obtain opposing approval if possible and must schedule a new date acceptable to all parties, counsel, and the court. If time does not permit a formal motion, reasonable efforts to discuss the request with the other side must precede court contact.
- For an answer or other responsive pleading, a party may generally obtain one 30-day extension if no prior extension has been granted; additional extensions are discretionary.
- For good cause, the court may extend the deadline for briefs and assignments of error upon motion.
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Document Format Requirements20 rules
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All pleadings and motions shall be legibly typewritten or printed on paper of letter size (approximately 8-1/2 x 11), securely bound at the top.
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J. Pleadings must comply with the local rules governing paper pleadings for substance and format unless otherwise indicated herein .
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B. All pleadings must be black and white only. No color pleadings or documents will be accepted;
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D. Pleadings and motions must not exceed twenty megabytes (20 MB). If a submission exceeds this requ irement, it must be condensed into several compliant submissions within th is data restriction;
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E. Image resolution must be at least 200 dots per inch (DPI);
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I. Pleadings must have a 1 inch ma rgin on all sides;
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A. All pleadings and motions must be submitted in a searchable portable document format (PDF);
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F. Pleadings may NOT contain links to other material;
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C. All pleadings and motions, in their digital form, must be sized to fit letter-size (8 112 x 11) paper;
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Registered Users must preserve the judge-signature token and remove listed internal identifiers and document elements from proposed orders; they may not add anything additional.
Registered Users shall NOT remove, replace, or otherwise alter the provided signature token which appears as <{Judge Signature}> on the template. Registered User's shall remove all company identifiers or other internal tracking system, bar codes, embedded text boxes, macros, dates and shall not add any additional
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Proposed orders must use the editable .docx template provided in the e-services system; orders that do not use it may be rejected or refused.
All proposed orders MUST use the Proposed Order Template (.docx) provided in the e-services system and must be capable of editing in Microsoft Word. This template includes the appropriate signature tokens and formatting for the judicial authority . Proposed orders that do not use the template will be rejected upon Clerk Review and/or refused by the Court.
DOCX
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The filer must still file a Proposed Order for the request for temporary restraining order utilizing the PROPOSED ORDER TEMPLATE (.docx) provided in thee-services platform.
DOCX
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All documents must be filed in PDF format.
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USING THE PROVIDED PROPOSED ORDER TEMPLATE titled “PROPOSEDORDERTEMPLATE.docx”. Users will need to insert the case information in the caption as well as paste the body of their proposed order.
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USERS SHALL NOT ALTER THE SIGNATURE TOKEN FOR THE JUDGE’S SIGNATURE IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER.
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*ALL DOCUMENTS EXCEPT PROPOSED ORDERS MUST BE PDF
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*Please note that ALL motions MUST include a Proposed Order using the “PROPOSEDORDERTEMPLATE.docx”
DOCX
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Registered User's shall not include any pictures or objects in the proposed order as these graphics interfere with the ability to sign and process the proposed orders by the judicial authority.
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*PLEASE USE ONLY SIMPLEST FORMS FOR IDENTIFYING INFORMATION (i.e. no punctuation needed and use 2 letter abbreviations when proper)
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*MUST USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
Document Filing Requirements68 rules
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The Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas has updated the Proposed Order Template that is required to be used when electronically filing in Civil cases pursuant to Loc. R. 11.
DocumentProposed Order
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Parties filing an action in Replevin must file the following documents as listed in the document type selections: 1. Replevin Complaint 2. Replevin Notice of Hearing and Request for Hearing 3. Replevin Motion for Possession
DocumentReplevin Action
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Parties shall select the Notice of Agreed Judgment Entry as a document type in order to attach an Agreed Judgment Entry for judicial review and signature.
DocumentNotice Of Agreed Judgment Entry
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A certificate of service must be signed under applicable Ohio rules and laws and include the prescribed certification language identifying email service on counsel and regular-mail service on unregistered self-represented litigants.
The Certificate of Service shall be signed in accordance with applicable Ohio court rules and laws, including these Rules and shall contain the following language: "I hereby certify that on (date) I served this document in accordance with Civ.R. 5 by electronic mail on the following: (list counsel of record with e-mail addresses) AND by regular mail upon the following: (list self-represented litigants who are not registered users of the Court's e-filing system).
DocumentCertificate Of Service
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A poverty affidavit filed in lieu of a cash deposit must state the reasons for the inability to prepay costs and is subject to court review prior to acceptance of the initial pleading for filing.
DocumentPoverty Affidavit
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Unless the judge directs otherwise, a final pre-trial brief must include the listed descriptions and lists concerning claims, damages, defenses, evidentiary disputes, witnesses, and exhibits.
The following shall be included in a final pre-trial brief unless otherwise directed by the assigned judge: A. a brief description of parties' claims to be read to the jury at voir dire; B. a brief listing of damages; C. a brief listing of defenses; D. anticipated evidentiary disputes; ===== PAGE 14 ===== E. identity of witnesses; F. list of exhibits.
DocumentFinal Pretrial Brief
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Counsel of record and self-represented parties shall also file proposed jury instructions, juror interrogatories and jury forms prior to the date of the final pre-trial.
DocumentJury Trial Documents
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The dispositive entry shall indicate the assessment of court costs to the designated party or parties.
DocumentDispositive Entry
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Every filed document must include the specified case, document, filer, and service-identifying information.
Any document filed with the court must include the following identifying information: a. Proper case caption including the first and last name of the first-party pla intiff and first-party defendant, case number, and the proper name of the assigned judge; b. Title of the document to be filed; c. Name, address, telephone number, facsimile number and e-mail address of the filer; d. If the filer is an attorney, the attorney registration number; the name of the law firm or company if applicable; and the name of the party whom the attorney represents; e. Instruction for service or a certificate of service.
DocumentCourt Document
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Complaints shall state the category of the complaint in the caption as designated herein in Local Ru le 8.02.
DocumentComplaint
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The caption in every initial pleading shall state the name and address, if known, of each party.
DocumentInitial Pleading
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In the event a case is being refiled, the caption in the initial pleading shall reference the prior case number to ensure proper assignment of the refiled case.
DocumentInitial Pleading
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Complaints other than those naming only individuals, and the specified related pleadings, must provide plaintiff entity and registration information and state the basis for proceeding if the entity is not properly registered in Ohio.
All complaints (except those wherein only individuals are named) shall set forth the name, address, designation of entity, registration status with the Ohio Secretary of State and/or registration status with another state if the entity is not registered in Oh io, for all plaintiffs or complaining party. If the plaintiff(s) or the complaining party is not a business entity licensed or otherwise registered to do business in the State of Ohio, that entity shall state the basis for permission to file a legal action in the State of Ohio without the proper registration status. This rule shall also apply to all counterclaims, cross complaints and third-party complaints.
DocumentComplaint
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Pleadings and motions must bear the Registered User's signature or e-signature; without an e-signature, the signed original pleading PDF must be uploaded.
Signature Requirements: As indicated above, all pleadings and motions must contain either a signature or an e-signature of the Registered User. In the event the Reg istered User is not utilizing an e-signature, the pleading (PDF) with the orig inal ===== PAGE 24 ===== signature must be uploaded for filing.
DocumentPleading Or Motion
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G. Pleadings must contain a signature;
DocumentPleading
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Registered Users must remove metadata and non-public data, including listed identifying and sensitive information, from all e-file submissions.
Removal of Certain Identifiers: In addition, the Registered Users must remove al l metadata and non-public data from all e-file submissions, including but not limited to the following: identifying numerals in a social security number; financial account numbers; medical records; driver's license numbers; and other identifying information.
DocumentE File Submission
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H. Plead ings must include a certificate of service;
DocumentPleading
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Registered Users shall input the names of the parties, the assigned Case Number, and name of the assigned Judge into the Proposed Order template .
DocumentProposed Order
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Motions must include a separate Microsoft Word proposed order for judicial review, except as provided by Local Rule 11.07; a missing order results in rejection.
All motions (PDF) MUST be accompanied by a proposed order in a separate document in Microsoft Word which will NOT be filed, but will be transmitted to the proper judicial authority for review, editing and signature. Except as otherwise provided for in Local Rule 11.07, the failure to attach a proposed order will result in the rejection of the filing.
DocumentMotion
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In the event the document bears more than one signature, the Registered User must confirm agreement of the other signers prior to filing.
DocumentDocument With Multiple Signatures
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Proposed orders must contain text in the template body; a blank order counts as missing, although a self-represented litigant is excepted from the stated rejection or refusal consequence.
Registered User's shall include text within the body of the template. Blank Proposed Orders will be construed as a failure to attach a proposed order. Failure to attach a proposed order, unless the registered user is a self-represented litigant, will result in the rejection of the filing upon Clerk Review and/or refusal of the proposed order by the Court.
DocumentProposed Order
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Proposed orders must use the template, include its complete case caption and the appropriate signature token, and avoid prohibited modifications or they may be rejected or refused.
Proposed orders that do not use the template, do not have a complete case caption as formatted in the template, do not use the appropriate signatu re token, and/or include any modifications to the proposed order which are expressly prohibited by this rule will result in the rejection of the filing upon Clerk Review and/or refusal of the proposed order by the Court.
DocumentProposed Order
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A Registered User submitting an initial case or adding a new party must include instructions for service with the required information pursuant to t he Local Rules and applicable Civil Rules. This includes instructions for a process server, if applicable.
DocumentInitiating Document
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However, counsel seeking judgment on the Cognovit Note must still bring the original cognovit note physically for review by the assigned judge.
DocumentCognovit Note
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The filer must still file a Proposed Order for the request for temporary restraining order utilizing the PROPOSED ORDER TEMPLATE (.docx) provided in thee-services platform.
DocumentTemporary Restraining Order Request
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NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THE COGNOVIT NOTE COMPLAINT UNTIL COUNSEL BRINGS THE ORIGINAL COGNOVIT NOTE TO THE COURT FOR
DocumentCognovit Note Complaint
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Parties shall select the Notice of Agreed Judgment Entry as a document type in order to attach an Agreed Judgment Entry for judicial review and signature.
DocumentAgreed Judgment Entry
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A party filing a replevin action must file the listed documents using the corresponding document type selections.
Parties filing an action in Replevin must file the following documents as listed in the document type selections: 1. Replevin Complaint 2. Replevin Notice of Hearing and Request for Hearing 3. Rep levin Motion for Possession
DocumentReplevin Action
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The Certificate of Service must be signed as required by applicable rules and laws and contain the specified service certification language.
The Certificate of Service shall be signed in accordance with applicable Ohio court rules and laws, including these Rules and shall contain the following language: "I hereby certify that on (date) I served this document in accordance with Civ.R. S/Crim. R. 49 by electronic mail on the following: (list counsel of record with e-mail addresses) AND by regular mail upon the following: (list self-represented litigants who are not registered users of the Court's e-filing system).
DocumentCertificate Of Service
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Any permission to amend a pleading must be accompanied by a proposed judgment entry
DocumentPermission To Amend Pleading
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Al l requests for leaves to plead or extensions must include a proposed judgment entry
DocumentRequest For Leave To Plead Or Extension
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Every motion shall state its nature with specificity, and be submitted and determined as hereinafter referenced.
DocumentMotion
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The motion shall include a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the person or party failing to make discovery in an effort to obtain it without court action.
DocumentMotion To Compel Discovery
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Each indictment must include an arraignment order specifying the appearance date and time, as well as space for the Sheriff's return of service.
Summons on Indictment - Each indictment shall contain a formal, printed order, to the defendant, to appear in the courtroom of the assigned judge on a specific day and hour for arraignment, to be determined by the Assignment Office, and shall contain an appropriate place for the return, by the Sheriff, of the service of the notice and the indictment.
DocumentIndictment
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Appointed attorneys shall file an application for counsel fees and expenses on the form provided by the Ohio Public Defender Commission.
DocumentCounsel Fee Application
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The receiver’s report must include an inventory and appraisement and an account of receipts and expenditures to date.
Within two (2) months after the appointment, the receiver shall report to the court, submit inventory and appraisement, and include an account of receipts and expenditures to date. Such documents shall be filed with the Clerk.
DocumentReceiver Report
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A receiver cannot proceed to act until a court-approved receiver's bond with proper surety, in the amount and form ordered by the court, has been properly filed with the Clerk of Court.
DocumentReceiver Bond
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Such application shall show time spent on enumerated items; amount of money collected, disbursed and on hand; the status of secured and unsecured creditors' claims, including amounts claimed; payments made thereon and balances due; the amounts and dates of prior fees authorized in the case;
DocumentReceiver Fee Application
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Each semi-annual report must be consecutively numbered, include an account of receipts and expenditures for the reporting period, and summarize plans for the receivership’s future conduct.
C. Semi-annually, after filing the first report with inventory, appraisement and account, the receiver shall file consecutively-numbered reports, with accounts, for approval by entry by the court as to all receipts and expenditures made by the rece iver during the reporting period, together with a summary of plans for future conduct of the receivership.
DocumentReceiver Report
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An application for payment of partial or final receiver and receiver counsel fees shall be filed with the Clerk for approval by the court.
DocumentReceiver Fee Application
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The pre-sale report must show expenditures incurred or expected before the sale is conducted.
E. In all receiverships in which property appraised in excess of $2,000.00 is to be put up for public or private sale, the receiver shall file, in advance of such sale, a report with the court showing the amount of expenditures incurred or to be incurred prior to the time the sale is to be conducted.
DocumentReceiver Report
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A foreclosure complaint must name the Trumbull County Treasurer as a defendant or it will be rejected unless the Court has granted prior leave.
In all foreclosure actions under this Rule, it shall be necessary to name the Trumbull County Treasurer as a Defendant. The Clerk shall reject for filing any foreclosure complaint that fails to join the Trumbull County Treasurer except upon prior leave of Court.
DocumentForeclosure Complaint
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Before judgment, a final title report must be prepared and filed with the specified information, with an updated final attorney's opinion or Certificate of Title when applicable to a mineral estate.
Prior to the entry of judgment in any such case, a final title report shall be prepared and filed, in accordance with R.C. 2329.191 and when applicable with respect to such actions involving a mineral estate, an updated and final attorney's opinion and/or Certificate of Title. Said title report shall state the method of service on each of the parties and shall include a statement indicating whether any additional liens or mortgages have been filed since the date of the preliminary judicial report or other evidence of the record title, and whether or not those additional liens are barred by lis pendens.
DocumentFinal Title Report
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All proposed judgment entries shall be circulated for approval to the other parties in the case and shall be a part of the file prior to the date of the dispositive hearing.
DocumentProposed Judgment Entry
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A praecipe for sale must include the Auditor's property description approval form, and a sale cannot be set until the form or separate Court approval is received.
All praecipes for sale of property under judgment decree of foreclosure must include a property description approval form as required by the Trumbull County Auditor. These forms shall be made available online for the convenience of judgment creditors. The Sheriff shall not set any case for sale unless said property description approval form has been received. In cases where the Plaintiff is unable to receive approval of the property description from the Trumbull County Auditor, the case shall not be set for sale until the Plaintiff or moving creditor obtains separate approval from the Court.
DocumentPraecipe For Sale
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A. The attorney must file the certificate of pro hac vice registration from the Ohio Supreme Court;
DocumentPro Hac Vice Application
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D. The attorney must file an affidavit stating that the attorney has not been granted permission to appear pro hac vice in more than three proceed ings before Ohio tribunals in the current calendar year;
DocumentPro Hac Vice Application
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E. The attorney must include the name and attorney registration number of an active Ohio attorney, in good standing, who has agreed to associate with the attorney.
DocumentPro Hac Vice Application
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A party opposed to either the referral or the appointed mediator must file a written objection with the court within seven (7) days of receiving notice of the referral or appointed mediator and explain the reasons for any opposition.
DocumentObjection
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A person or entity with a pending Sheriff's sale must file an affidavit in the case corresponding to the Order of Sale stating that the action is exempt from the moratorium and why.
Due to the moratorium imposed on certain foreclosure actions, any person or entity with a pending Sheriff's sale must file an Affidavit with the Clerk of Court in the appropriate case number corresponding to the Order of Sale. This Affidavit must indicate that the underlying action is exempt from the moratorium and set forth the reasons why the action is exempt.
DocumentAffidavit
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Garnishments are added to the case types exempt from e-filing.
The Court adds the following specific case types to the list of exemptions from e-filing: # **5. Garnishments**
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Page 3 | 11.11 Exemptions from e-Filing
Effective September 1, 2020, all civil cases and subsequent filings must be filed electronically unless exempt under Rule 11.11.
Effective September 1, 202 0, ALL CIVIL CASE TYPES unless subject to express exemption pursuant to Rule 11.11 herein are required to be filed in the e-filing system. This applies to all newly filed civil cases as well as any subsequent filings in civil cases previously filed.
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Page 19 | Rule 11: E-Filing
Registered Users must submit e-filings through the CMS E-Filing System; filings by fax, email, or other means are not accepted.
The Clerk only accepts e-filing documents from Registered Users through the E-Filing System in the CMS. E-filing does NOT include facsimile transmissions and the Clerk will NOT accept facsimile transmissions for filing. Also, E-filing does NOT include e-mail or other electronic means of communication and the Clerk will NOT accept any electronic documents submitted through any means other than via the CMS and the E-Filing System for Registered Users.
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Initiating documents and documents adding a party in e-filing cases must be filed through the E-Filing system, while summons service must comply with the applicable Civil Rules.
Initial comp laints, re-filed complaints, third party compla ints, and other documents initiating a case or adding a new party in thee-filing case type are filed using the E-Filing system, however, service of summons must still be completed pursuant to the applicable Civil Rules.
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Requests for temporary restraining orders must be filed through the e-filing system.
Requests for Temporary Restraining Orders: Requests for Temporary Restraining Orders are required to be filed via the e-filing system.
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Complaints on cognovit notes must be filed through the e-filing system.
Cognovit Notes: Complaints on Cognovit Notes are required to be filed via the e-filing system.
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Page 28 | 11.10 Unique Civil Cases in e-Filing
Documents to be filed under seal must be submitted on paper to the Bailiff of the assigned Judge.
However, the documents to be filed under seal shall be in paper form and delivered to the Bailiff of the assigned Judge.
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Page 29 | 11.11 Exemptions from e-Filing
The listed civil case types are exempt from e-filing and must be filed on paper.
A. The following specific civil case types shall be exempted from e-filing and shall be filed in paper form: 1. Civil Stalking Protection Orders 2. Certificates of Qualification for Employment 3. Requests to File as an Indigent 4. Complaints for Certificate of Title 5. Garnishments
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Page 29 | 11.11 Exemptions from e-Filing
A motion requesting that documents be filed under seal must be filed electronically.
A motion requesting documents to be filed under seal shall be electronically filed.
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Page 29 | 11.11 Exemptions from e-Filing
Users must register with the Clerk before using the e-filing system.
All users must register with the Trumbull County Clerk of Court in order to utilize the e-filing system.
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Page 1 | E-Filing User Guide
Pleadings in case types identified as e-file cases must comply with Local Rule 11; other case types are subject to this paper-pleading rule.
This rule shall apply to all case types except those identified in Local Rule 11: E-Filing. If a case type is specifically identified as an e-file case type, then all pleadings must be in accordance with Local Rule 11.
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Page 17 | RULE 10 — PAPER PLEADINGS
The Clerk accepts e-filings only for case types identified in these rules.
The Clerk shall only accept e-filing for specific case types referenced herein.
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Page 20 | 11.02 Registered Users
A person who brings a paper filing in person for an active e-filing case will be directed to a public access terminal and given registration assistance.
If a party, attorney or any other filer presents a hard-copy paper document in person to the Clerk's office for filing in an active e-filing case type, the Clerk's office will direct the person to the public access terminal and provide registration assistance.
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Page 27 | E-Filing
The Court's public access terminals are reserved strictly for e-filing.
These publ ic access terminals shall be strictly reserved for e-filing purposes only.
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Page 27 | E-Filing
Self-represented litigants should make every effort to e-file subsequent filings, but the Clerk will continue filing for them if they cannot access the system remotely or on-site.
The self-represented litigant should make every effort to file any subsequent filings via the e-filing system either via a remote connection or via the Court's public access terminals. In the rare instance a self-represented litigant is unable to access the e-filing system remotely or on-site, the Clerk will continue to file the subsequent filings as indicated above.
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Page 27 | E-Filing
The Clerk must scan and upload a self-represented litigant’s filing into the e-filing system as submitted.
The Clerk shall then scan and upload the filing into the e-filing system as submitted by the self-represented litigant.
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Page 26 | 11.07 Self-Represented Litigants/Public Access
Electronically filed hearing notices, schedules, orders, decisions, judgments, and other documents are the official Court record.
The Court's electronically filed hearing notices, schedules, orders, decisions, judgments and other documents are the official Court record.
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Documents accepted by the Clerk for e-filing constitute the Court's official record.
Documents which are accepted by the Clerk for e-filing are the official record of the Court.
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Paper pleadings will not be accepted unless the rules expressly permit them.
NO PAPER PLEADINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED unless expressly permitted by these rules.
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Anyone wishing to file a document or pleading in an e-filed case type must register as a Registered User.
Anyone who wishes to file a document or pleading in an e-filed case type must register to become a Registered User.
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Page 20 | 11.02 Registered Users
Incarcerated self-represented litigants must submit documents for filing in paper format to the Clerk's Office.
Self-Represented litigants who are incarcerated shall submit any documents to be filed in paper format to the Clerk's Office.
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Page 27 | E-Filing
No one other than the defendant may e-file on the defendant's behalf, except that an attorney may do so.
No other person (other than the defendant him/herself) shall be permitted to electronically file on the defendant's behalf. This does not preclude an attorney from e-filing on the defendants behalf.
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Page 27 | E-Filing
During a Systemic Error, the Clerk must accept paper documents for filing for the duration of the error.
In the event of a Systemic Error, the Clerk shall accept paper documents for filing for the duration of the Systemic Error.
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Page 26 | 11.06 Systemic Error
The Court will not retain paper copies of documents accepted for e-filing.
The Court will not keep paper copies of these documents.
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When the Clerk receives filing documents by mail from a self-represented litigant, the Clerk registers the party as a Registered User in the e-filing system.
In the event the Clerk receives, via mail, documents to be filed from a self-represented litigant, the Clerk will register the party as a Registered User in the e-filing system.
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Page 26 | 11.07 Self-Represented Litigants/Public Access
A judge's or magistrate's digital signature has the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.
The digital signature of a judge or magistrate has the same force and effect as a handwritten signature on a paper document.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
In exceptional circumstances where next-business-day acceptance exposes a case to dismissal or penalty, the Administrative Judge may change the filed and time-stamped date upon written application, and the Registered User must prove timely submission and delayed acceptance.
In exceptional circumstances if a document was submitted during normal business hours and not accepted by the Clerk until the next business day AND the difference in day subjects the case to dismissal or penalty, the Administrative Judge shall have the ability to override the filed and time-stamped date upon application in writing to the Administrative Judge. The burden is on the registered user to prove the document was submitted during normal business hours on the appropriate date and not accepted until the next business day. THIS WILL BE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY.
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Page 2 | 11.02 Registered Users
Counsel and self-represented parties must be prepared to discuss motions in limine at the final pre-trial and file any opposing responses before it.
Counsel of record and self-represented parties shall be prepared to discuss any motions in limine at the final pre-trial and shall file any responses in opposition prior to the final pre-trial.
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Page 14 | 8.06 Final Pre-Trial
Motions in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before the final pre-trial date.
Motions in limine shall be filed no later than 14 days prior to the date of the final pre-trial.
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Page 14 | 8.06 Final Pre-Trial
Unless the court orders otherwise, the party seeking affirmative relief must file a dispositive judgment entry within 30 days.
Unless otherwise ordered, a dispositive judgment entry shall be filed by the party seeking affirmative relief within thirty (30) days .
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Page 16 | Rule 9.02 Settlement of Civil Case
Registered Users are responsible for applicable filing deadlines, and submission does not constitute acceptance until the Clerk reviews and accepts the document.
Registered Users are responsible for time limits, deadlines, statutes of limitations and savings statutes. Registered Users should keep in mind that a document submitted fore-filing is not "accepted" until it has been reviewed and accepted by the Clerk.
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Page 20 | 11.02 Registered Users
In exceptional circumstances where next-business-day acceptance would subject a case to dismissal or penalty, the Administrative Judge may override the filed timestamp on written application, if the Registered User proves timely submission and delayed acceptance.
In exceptional circumstances if a document was submitted during normal business hours and not accepted by the Clerk until the next business day AND the difference in day subjects the case to dismissal or penalty, the Administrative Judge shall have the ability to override the filed and time-stamped date upon application in writing to the Administrative Judge. The burden is on the registered user to prove the document was submitted during normal business hours on the appropriate date and not accepted until the next business day. THIS WILL BE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY.
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Counsel-fee applications must be submitted to the trial judge within 30 days after sentencing or other complete disposition, unless the Court extends the deadline by order.
The application shall be submitted to the trial judge no later than 30 days after the sentencing or other complete disposition of the case, unless otherwise extended by order of the Court.
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A retained attorney must notify appointed counsel in writing immediately and file a Notice of Appearance within 7 days.
In the event an attorney is retained to represent an indigent defendant for whom counsel has been appointed, the retained attorney shall immediately notify appointed counsel in writing and shall file a Notice of Appearance with the Clerk of Court within 7 days.
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The appellee must file a brief and any cross-assignments of error within 20 days after the appellant's brief is filed.
B) Within twenty (20) days after the Appellant's Brief is filed, Appellee shall file a brief and cross-assignments of error, if any;
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Page 41 | 15.01 Administrative Appeals Briefing Schedule
The appellant may file a reply brief within 10 days after the appellee's brief is filed.
C) Within ten (10) days after the filing of the Appellee's Brief, the Appellant may file a reply brief;
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Page 41 | 15.01 Administrative Appeals Briefing Schedule
After a creditor has given notice, claims not filed with the receiver are deemed barred as provided by law.
All claims not filed with the receiver, after notice has been given by a creditor, shall be deemed barred, as provided by law.
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Page 44 | Rule 16—Receiverships
After the initial report, the receiver must file consecutively numbered reports with accounts semi-annually for court approval.
C. Semi-annually, after filing the first report with inventory, appraisement and account, the receiver shall file consecutively-numbered reports, with accounts, for approval by entry by the court as to all receipts and expenditures made by the rece iver during the reporting period, together with a summary of plans for future conduct of the receivership.
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Page 44 | Rule 16—Receiverships
For a public or private sale of property appraised above $2,000, the receiver must file a report with the court before the sale showing expenditures incurred or expected before the sale.
E. In all receiverships in which property appraised in excess of $2,000.00 is to be put up for public or private sale, the receiver shall file, in advance of such sale, a report with the court showing the amount of expenditures incurred or to be incurred prior to the time the sale is to be conducted.
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Page 44 | Rule 16—Receiverships
The Clerk reviews e-services submissions Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays and emergency closures; submissions sent after those hours are reviewed on the next business day or days.
The Clerk will only be available to review e-services submissions during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays and other emergency closures. Submissions transmitted after these hours will be reviewed in the normal course of business on the next business day(s).
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Page 1 | 11.02 Registered Users
Registered Users should make every effort to submit documents in the e-filing system by 4:15 p.m. to allow time for processing.
All registered users shall make every effort to submit documents in the e-filing system by 4:15 pm to allow for proper processing time.
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Page 2 | 11.02 Registered Users
The Clerk reviews e-services submissions Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays and emergency closures; submissions after those hours are reviewed the next business day.
The Clerk will only be available to review e-services submissions during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays and other emergency closures. Submissions transmitted after these hours will be reviewed in the normal course of business on the next business day(s) .
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Registered Users should make every effort to submit documents by 4:15 p.m. to allow time for processing.
All registered users shall make every effort to submit documents in thee-filing system by 4:15 pm to allow for proper processing time.
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The Clerk is not responsible for missed deadlines, statutes of limitations, or other negative effects due to a Systemic Error.
Since the Clerk will permit the filing of paper documents during a Systemic Error, the Clerk shall not be held responsible for any missed deadlines, statutes of limitations or other negative effects due to a System ic Error.
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Page 26 | 11.06 Systemic Error
The Clerk will not continue processing the complaint until verifying that the assigned judge has signed or reviewed the original cognovit note.
The Clerk will not process the complaint further until the Clerk has verified the assigned judge has signed/reviewed the original cognovit note.
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Page 29 | Review by the Assigned Judge
The Clerk’s Office will reject a filing that does not comply with the stated paper-pleading requirements.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the filing being rejected by the Clerk's Office.
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Page 17 | 10.01 Paper Pleading Requirements
The Clerk rejects unacceptable filings and sends an electronic notification to the Registered User.
Upon Clerk Review, if a document is deemed unacceptable for filing, it will be rejected and an e-notification shall be sent to the Registered User.
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The Clerk issues a summons and serves the pleading only after accepting the initiating document for e-filing.
The Clerk shall issue a summons and shall serve the pleading in accordance with the applicable rules and instructions only after the initiating document is accepted for e-fil ing .
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Page 25 | 11.04 Service of Summons in Civil Cases
In an administrative appeal, the appellant must file assignments of error and a brief within 20 days after the record is filed.
A) Within twenty (20) days after the fil ing of the record of proceeding with the Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, the Appellant shall fi le assignments of error and brief;
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Page 41 | 15.01 Administrative Appeals Briefing Schedule
Within two months after appointment, the receiver must report to the court and file the report and specified accompanying materials with the Clerk.
Within two (2) months after the appointment, the receiver shall report to the court, submit inventory and appraisement, and include an account of receipts and expenditures to date. Such documents shall be filed with the Clerk.
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Page 43 | Rule 16—Receiverships
A document becomes part of the Official Court Record when it is accepted for e-filing.
A document "Accepted for E-filing" becomes a part of the Official Court Record.
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Page 19 | 11.01 Terms and Definitions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Proof of service must be made for all documents required or permitted to be served in compliance with Civ.R. 5(B)(4).
Proof of service of all documents required or permitted to be served shall be made in compliance with Civ.R. 5(B)(4).
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Page 3 | 11.12 Certificate of Service
Registered Users consent to electronic service of the listed case materials at their registered email address, while paper notices are mailed in exempt cases and required documents are provided to incarcerated defendants and self-represented litigants as described in Rule 11.07.
Registered Users consent to electronic service of: pleadings, motions, documents, judgment entries, and notice of hearings via the electronic service address identified as the Registered User's e-mail address. Paper notices will be mailed in cases that are exempt from e-filing under this rule and will be provided required documents to any incarcerated defendant or self- represented litigant as described in Rule 11.07.
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Summons service for cases initiated or added to through e-filing must still be completed under the applicable Civil Rules.
Initial comp laints, re-filed complaints, third party compla ints, and other documents initiating a case or adding a new party in thee-filing case type are filed using the E-Filing system, however, service of summons must still be completed pursuant to the applicable Civil Rules.
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Page 25 | 11.04 Service of Summons in Civil Cases
A self-represented litigant who can access and use email must receive electronic notification and service.
However, if the self-represented litigant does have access and ability to utilize e-mail, the self-represented litigant shall receive electronic notification and service.
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Page 26 | 11.07 Self-Represented Litigants/Public Access
Automated e-filing notifications do not replace a party’s duty to serve filed documents on the other parties by electronic means or U.S. Mail.
The automated e-filing notification in the E-filing system is a courtesy . It does not replace or otherwise alleviate a party's responsibility to serve the fi led documents upon the other parties in a case either by electronic means or U.S. Mail.
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Page 26 | 11.05 Subsequent Service
Unless a judgment entry, rule, or statute provides otherwise, later-filed documents are served to Registered Users by email and to non-Registered Users by paper copies and U.S. Mail.
Unless otherwise instructed by judgment entry, rule or statute, all documents filed a~er the initial fi ling shall be served to the Registered User's e-mail address on file with the Clerk. Participants or litigants who are not Reg istered Users, will continue to rece ive paper format copies and service via the U.S. Mail.
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Page 26 | 11.05 Subsequent Service
Participants or litigants who are not Registered Users receive paper-format copies and service by U.S. Mail.
Participants or litigants who are not Reg istered Users, will continue to rece ive paper format copies and service via the U.S. Mail.
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Page 26 | 11.05 Subsequent Service
Proof of service for all documents required or permitted to be served must comply with the cited civil and criminal rules.
Proof of service of all documents required or permitted to be served shall be made in compliance with Civ.R. 5(8)(4) and Crim. R. 49.
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Page 30 | 11.12 Certificate of Service
The prescribed Certificate of Service language identifies electronic mail for counsel of record and regular mail for self-represented litigants who are not registered e-filing users.
"I hereby certify that on (date) I served this document in accordance with Civ.R. S/Crim. R. 49 by electronic mail on the following: (list counsel of record with e-mail addresses) AND by regular mail upon the following: (list self-represented litigants who are not registered users of the Court's e-filing system).
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Page 30 | 11.12 Certificate of Service
Requests for leave to plead or extensions must be served on all parties or counsel of record.
Al l requests for leaves to plead or extensions must include a proposed judgment entry and shall have been served on all parties and/or counsel of record.
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Page 31 | Rule 12.02 Answers and Extensions
Counsel seeking to withdraw must notify the client by certified mail with return receipt requested of the withdrawal application and the hearing date and time.
Counsel seeking to withdraw must provide written notice of such application by certified mail with return receipt requested to the client of the attorney for whom withdrawal is sought. In addition, counsel seeking to withdraw must also provide written notice of the hearing date and time to the client of the attorney for whom withdrawal is sought.
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Page 33 | 12.08 Motions for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel
Notice of filing must be served on all counsel of record in the pending matter.
Notice of filing shall be served to all counsel of record in the pending matter.
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Page 44 | Rule 16—Receiverships
If title evidence shows that necessary parties were not named as defendants, the filing attorney must proceed without delay to add and serve them.
Where the evidence of title indicates that necessary parties have not been made Defendants, the Attorney for the party filing the same shall proceed without delay to cause such new parties to be added and served.
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Page 46 | Rule 17.01 Preliminary Title Report
An application for appointment must include an affidavit from the applicant setting forth the specified information.
Said application shall include an affidavit by the applicant setting forth the following:
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Page 49 | RULE 19 — SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
The applicant’s affidavit must state that the applicant is over 18, is not under a disability, and will not serve in the specified conflicted or rule-violating circumstances.
A statement that he/she is over 18, not under any disability, and that he/she will never attempt to make service in an action to which he/she is a party, is related to any party, is counsel for any party, has an interest in the outcome of any case, or otherwise would be in violation of the Ohio or Trumbull County Rules of Court.
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Page 49 | RULE 19 — SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
A party seeking appointment as a standing special process server must apply to the court by motion.
Any party desiring to be a standing special process server for the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas - General Division shall make application to the court by way of motion.
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Page 49 | RULE 19 — SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
A motion for appointment must be filed by an attorney in good standing who belongs to the Trumbull County Bar Association and attests to the applicant’s character and fitness.
Any Motion requesting appointment of a Standing Special Process Server shall be filed by an attorney of good standing who is a member of the Trumbull County Bar Association and who will attest in the Motion to the character and fitness of the party desiring to be a Standing Special Process Server.
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Page 49 | RULE 19 — SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
The Clerk must send the specified CQE forms to each identified court by ordinary U.S. mail.
The Court shall then direct the Clerk to send a Notice to Court Regard ing Petition for Certificate of Qua lification for Employment form (Form 22C) and a Submission of Information Regarding Petition for Certificate of Qualification for Employment form (Form 22E) to each court so ident ified via ord inary US mail.
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Page 63 | 22.05 Petitioner History
Appointment of a Standing Special Process Server is solely within the judge’s discretion and is subject to the stated procedures and limitations.
Appointment of any Standing Special Process Server shall be solely at the discretion of the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas - General Division, and said appointment shall be subject to the following procedures and limitations:
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Page 49 | RULE 19 — SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
A party may request appointment of a special process server under Civ.R. 4.1.
In accordance with Civ.R.4.1, a party may request the appointment of a special process server.
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Page 49 | RULE 19 — SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
The proposed judgment entry accompanying permission to amend a pleading must be served on all parties or counsel of record.
Any permission to amend a pleading must be accompanied by a proposed judgment entry that has been served on al l parties and/or counsel of record.
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Page 31 | Rule 12.03 Amendments to Pleadings
The Clerk accepts Civil Rule 4.1 service methods, including virtual service by certified mail with electronic delivery confirmation, which remains subject to review or challenge.
The Clerk of the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas shall accept service of process methods as outlined in Civil Rule 4.1 Process: Methods of Service, which methods of service shall include "virtual" service of process utilizing advanced postal technology for service by certified mail. This advanced postal technology does not modify Civil Rule 4.l(A)(l)(a) Service by United States certified or express mail, but merely provides for advanced electronic and website technology in the sending of certified mail and receipt of confirmation utilizing the court's website to show to whom the mail was delivered, the date of delivery, and address where delivered, all in accordance with the now-existing Civil Rules. All service of process of compla ints or other documents served with virtual service of process are subject to review and/or challenge as further outlined in Civil Rule 4.1, with confirmation of service of process data being made available through this Clerk's office.
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Page 33 | 12.09 Electronic Service of Process
If a self-represented litigant cannot receive electronic notifications, the Clerk must note an exception so the litigant will not receive electronic notices.
If the self-represented litigant does not have access to the means for electronic notification, the Clerk shall note an exception that this person will not receive electronic notices.
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Page 26 | 11.07 Self-Represented Litigants/Public Access
Filing Fees and Waivers
Registered Users must provide payment information through the e-services vendor when prompted, re-enter it for each transaction, and cannot use alternate payment methods.
Registered Users must follow the requirements for payment information through the third-party vendor in e-services when prompted. Alternate payment methods are not available. The payment information will need to be entered upon each new transaction for security purposes in accordance with the vendor requirements.
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Page 1 | 11.02 Registered Users
An additional $50 advance court-cost deposit must be collected at filing for each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession.
In addition to such advance court cost deposits previously approved by this court and prepared and published by the Clerk, an additional advance deposit for court costs in the amount of $50.00 is to be col lected at the time of filing of each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding or judgment by confession pursuant to the authority granted in Ohio Revised Code Section 2303 .201 for the purpose of funding special projects as may be established by the court from time to time .
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Page 8 | Rule 6.02 Special Projects
A transferred case exceeding the municipal or county court's monetary jurisdiction requires security for costs equal to the amount required for an original filing in Common Pleas Court.
On cases transferred to the Common Pleas Court in which the demand exceeds the monetary jurisdiction of the municipal or county court, such complainant shall post security for costs in a sum equal to the amount required if the case were originally filed in this court.
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Page 8 | Rule 6.03 Transferred Cases
A civil action requires an advance deposit for costs according to the court-approved schedule, unless otherwise provided by law; parties or counsel must verify current costs.
No civil action shall be accepted by the Clerk for fi li ng unless the party or parties offering the same shall have first deposited a sum to secu re the payment of the costs that may accrue in such action or proceeding, except as otherwise provided by law. Such advance deposit shall be in accordance with the schedule approved by the court and prepared and published by the Clerk from time to time. The schedule of costs for the Trumbul l County Court of Common Pleas may be found at http://clerk.co.trumbull.oh.us/clerk cpcivil.html. Parties and/or counsel shall be responsible for verifying the current court costs by visiting the website or by contacting the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts at (330) 675-2557.
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Page 8 | Rule 6.01 Initial Filing
A poverty affidavit is subject to review before filing acceptance and throughout the proceedings, requires Administrative Judge approval before the initial pleading is accepted, and any resulting delay is the filer’s responsibility.
A poverty affidavit filed in lieu of a cash deposit must state the reasons for the inability to prepay costs and is subject to court review prior to acceptance of the initial pleading for filing. The poverty affidavit is also subject to judicial review at any stage of the proceedings thereafter. Poverty affidavits require approval by the Administrative Judge prior to acceptance of the initial pleading for filing. Any impact as a result of a delay in obtaining this approval rests with the filer and shall not be the responsibility of the court.
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Page 9 | 6.06 Inability to Pay Initial Filing Cost
When prompted, Registered Users must provide payment information through the e-services third-party vendor for each transaction; alternate payment methods are unavailable.
Registered Users must follow the requirements for payment information through the third-party vendor in e-services when prompted. Alternate payment methods are not available. The payment information will need to be entered upon each new transaction for security purposes in accordance with the vendor requirements.
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A $200 sheriff civil-branch fee is collected at complaint filing in foreclosure cases, subject to the stated exceptions and in addition to other civil filing fees.
The following fees shall be collected by the Clerk of Court at the t ime of the filing of the Complaint in all foreclosure cases, except cases filed by the Trumbull County Treasurer for foreclosure of a lien and/or for collection of delinquent real or personal property ta xes, or for any foreclosure instituted by the United States of America, the State of Ohio, or a political subdivision thereof. Said fees are in addition to all filing fees charged in all other Civi l Cases: Clerk of Courts (Foreclosure Account) $100 .00 Sheriff (Civil Branch) $200.00
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Page 46 | Rule 17.02 Filing Fees
A $100 foreclosure-account fee is collected at complaint filing in foreclosure cases, subject to the stated exceptions and in addition to other civil filing fees.
The following fees shall be collected by the Clerk of Court at the t ime of the filing of the Complaint in all foreclosure cases, except cases filed by the Trumbull County Treasurer for foreclosure of a lien and/or for collection of delinquent real or personal property ta xes, or for any foreclosure instituted by the United States of America, the State of Ohio, or a political subdivision thereof. Said fees are in addition to all filing fees charged in all other Civi l Cases: Clerk of Courts (Foreclosure Account) $100 .00
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Page 46 | Rule 17.02 Filing Fees
A $220 deposit fee must accompany a praecipe for sale when filed, except for tax foreclosure sales and sales conducted through a private seller.
With the exception of tax foreclosure sales and sales conducted through a private seller, when a praecipe for sale is filed with the Clerk, the filer shall include a $220.00 deposit fee at the time of filing as required by RealAuction.
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Page 48 | 17.07 Praecipe for Sale
Before action on a CQE petition, the petitioner must pay a $50 application fee in a form accepted by the Clerk; a judge may waive or reduce it, and the petitioner must submit Form 22B to request a waiver or reduction.
Before any action is required to be taken on the Petition, the Petitioner must deposit with the Clerk an appl ication fee in the amount of $50.00 . Payment of this fee may be made in a form accepted the Clerk. A Judge may waive some or all of the fee otherwise requ ired by this Rule . The Petit ioner must subm it an Affidavit of Ind igency (Form 22B) if requesting a wa ive r or reduction in the application fee.
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Page 62 | Rule 22.02 Deposit
For cases with multiple parties, the Clerk may require the requesting party to advance estimated service costs.
In cases with multiple parties, the Clerk may require the party requesting service to advance an amount estimated by the Clerk to be sufficient to cover the cost thereof.
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Page 9 | 6.04 Multiple Parties/Costs
Costs may be secured by an approved surety bond instead of a cash deposit, but an attorney may serve as surety only with a judge’s express approval.
In lieu of cash deposit, costs may be secured by bond with surety approved by the Clerk provided, however, that no attorney shall be accepted as such surety unless expressly approved by a judge of this court.
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Page 9 | 6.05 Surety Bond
A $100 Court of Common Pleas General Division special-projects fee is collected at complaint filing in foreclosure cases, subject to the stated exceptions and in addition to other civil filing fees.
The following fees shall be collected by the Clerk of Court at the t ime of the filing of the Complaint in all foreclosure cases, except cases filed by the Trumbull County Treasurer for foreclosure of a lien and/or for collection of delinquent real or personal property ta xes, or for any foreclosure instituted by the United States of America, the State of Ohio, or a political subdivision thereof. Said fees are in addition to all filing fees charged in all other Civi l Cases: Clerk of Courts (Foreclosure Account) $100 .00
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Page 46 | Rule 17.02 Filing Fees
Users must establish an electronic payment method to register for e-filing.
Users must establish an electronic payment method in order to register.
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Page 1 | E-Filing User Guide
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A motion to compel discovery may not be filed unless the parties or counsel have made a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute.
In accordance with Civ.R. 37, a motion seeking to compel discovery shall not be filed unless the parties/counsel have demonstrated a good faith effort to resolve the discovery dispute.
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Page 32 | Rule 12.06 Discovery Disputes
Unless a Local Rule or court order provides otherwise, opposition to a non-dispositive motion is due within 14 days after filing of the motion, and a reply requires leave of court.
Unless otherwise indicated within these Local Rules or by other court order, responses in opposition to any non-dispositive motion must be filed within 14 days after the motion was filed. No replies are permitted on non- dispositive motions without leave of court.
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Page 34 | 12.10 Response Time Rules
Unless a Local Rule or court order provides otherwise, opposition to a dispositive motion is due within 30 days after filing of the motion, and a reply is due within 7 days after the opposition is filed.
Unless otherwise indicated within these Local Rules or by other court order, responses in opposition to any dispositive motion must be filed within 30 days after the motion was filed; replies must be filed within 7 days after the filing of a response in opposition.
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Page 34 | 12.10 Response Time Rules
Motions are set for a memo-only hearing unless otherwise indicated.
Motions will be set for a memo-only hearing unless otherwise indicated.
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Page 32 | Rule 12.05 Motion Practice
Oral argument may be permitted upon application and proper showing, at the assigned judge or magistrate's discretion.
Oral argument regarding a motion may be permitted on application and proper showing at the discretion of the assigned judge or magistrate.
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Page 32 | Rule 12.05 Motion Practice
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request to change a trial date must ordinarily be made by motion stating the reason; the movant should obtain opposing approval if possible and must schedule a new date acceptable to all parties, counsel, and the court. If time does not permit a formal motion, reasonable efforts to discuss the request with the other side must precede court contact.
Requests to alter the scheduled date for trial shall be made by filing a motion. If possible, the movant shall obtain the approval of the other party or their counsel, if applicable. Motions to continue or alter a trial date shall set forth the reason for which the continuance or alteration is requested. In certain situations, where time does not permit a formal motion to be filed, counsel or the self-represented party must make reasonable attempts to discuss the request with the other party or their counsel, if applicable, prior to communicating with the court. It is the responsibility of the movant seeking the change to schedule a new trial date amenable to all parties, counsel and the court.
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Page 14 | 8.07 Requests for Change in Trial Date
For an answer or other responsive pleading, a party may generally obtain one 30-day extension if no prior extension has been granted; additional extensions are discretionary.
Civil Rule 12 shal l be strictly enforced. However, in general, parties may obtain one (1) leave of court for an extension of thirty (30) days in which to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint when no such prior extension has been granted. Additional extensions are determined at the discretion of the assigned judge.
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Page 31 | Rule 12.02 Answers and Extensions
A party may request a continuance of scheduled mediation for good cause and must first contact the other counsel or unrepresented parties to obtain their consent.
Once a case has been scheduled for mediation, it may be continued upon the request of any party for good cause shown. The party requesting the continuance shall first contact all other counsel or unrepresented parties to obtain their consent.
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Page 57 | 21.09 Scheduling Mediation
For good cause, the court may extend the deadline for briefs and assignments of error upon motion.
D) For good cause, the court may, upon motion, extend the t ime for filing the brief and assignment(s) of error.
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Page 41 | 15.01 Administrative Appeals Briefing Schedule
A scheduled trial or hearing may not be continued solely because out-of-state counsel is unavailable or inconvenienced.
The continuance of any scheduled trial or hearing date shall not be permitted solely because of the unavailability or inconvenience of the out of state counsel.
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Page 53 | RULE 20 — PRO HAC VICE
The mediator has discretion to determine whether mediation has reached an impasse and should be adjourned or continued.
It shall be within the discretion of the mediator as to whether the mediation has reached an impasse and should be adjourned and/or continued to a later date.
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Page 60 | 21.16 Continuation/Adjournment
If a requested continuance is opposed, the requesting party must file a motion indicating the other parties’ positions, and an objecting party may respond.
If an objection is made to any requested continuance, the party requesting the same shall file a motion with the court indicating the other parties' position and any objecting party may respond.
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Page 57 | 21.09 Scheduling Mediation
Chambers Communication Rules
The person seeking the sale is responsible for notifying the Sheriff's Office by submitting a time-stamped copy to the stated email address once the affidavit has been filed.
Please Note: It is the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON SEEKING THE SALE to provide this notification to the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office. Please notify Deanna Schuyler at soschuyl@co.trumbull.oh.us by submitting a time-stamped copy once the affidavit has been filed.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026 · Civil cases
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