Van Wert Municipal Court, Ohio Filing Rules

A complaint in an original action may not be accepted unless the plaintiff first deposits the applicable amount with the Clerk as security for costs.

A fax cover page must state the name of the Court and the title of the case.

Continuance requests must be served on opposing counsel or the opposing party.

A written motion requesting a stenographer must be filed within ten days before the hearing date.

Continuance requests must be made by written motion, show good cause, include the requested date and reasons, and generally be made at least seven days before trial; requests made later are considered only in the stated circumstances.

A motion requesting a stenographer must be in writing.

Pleadings and other papers may be filed with the Court by fax or email, subject to the stated provisions.

A motion is submitted on written briefs unless an oral hearing is requested; the request must be written, and opposing counsel must submit it within 7 days after receiving the motion, with notice of the request previously given to opposing counsel.

A transmitted document may not exceed ten pages, excluding the cover page.

All parties must provide the Court three properly marked copies of exhibits before the hearing, or the Court may deny their use or introduction.

Ex parte conversations with the Court are discouraged because they may appear improper.