Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio Filing Rules

Each e-filer must complete an online Document Description Form for every electronic filing with the listed case, document, transmission, and filer information.

Parties filing outside the stated business hours assume the risk of technical failures that prevent e-filing.

After appearing, a party must provide an email address; afterward, service should be electronic when possible.

A party unable to pay arbitrators’ fees due to poverty may file a motion and affidavit in forma pauperis.

A continuance requires a written motion stating a particular reason that constitutes good cause.

Court offices are open for business from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, but the Court may close by order when it deems closure necessary and proper.

Pleadings and other papers may be filed electronically with the clerk, subject to Rule 5.

Documents must be submitted in PDF format.

In all motions directed to the Court, unless otherwise provided in the Rules of Civil Procedure, the failure of the party against whom a motion is directed to file a brief or memorandum in opposition within fourteen (14) days from the date of service of such motion, may be construed by the Court as an admission that the motion may be granted.

File one additional copy of all documents and attachments with the Assignment Commissioner for original pleadings, post-decree motions, and responses.

The parties must submit a memorandum of no more than 10 pages stating their legal and factual positions, along with an organized packet of intended documentary exhibits, one week before the hearing.