Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 293 rules apply across Williams County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Entry of foreclosure

    The Entry of Foreclosure will not be sent to the judge for signature without an engineer-stamped copy of the property description.

  • Applies to
    Costs request

    A costs request must be sent by fax with specified details about mortgages and assignments to be released, judgment certificates, and the Confirmation Entry.

  • Applies to
    Final entry

    The final entry must list each release by volume, page, and mortgage holder, identify the office where the release will be filed, and include a property description.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $400
    Applies to
    Civil action

    A $400.00 deposit is required for the civil action.

  • Fee
    $500
    Applies to
    Service by publication

    An additional $500.00 deposit is required when service by publication is needed for defendants.

  • Applies to
    Praecipe for order of sale

    An additional deposit is required to file the Praecipe for Order of Sale.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Service
    Mail to all parties

    The clerk must serve the original complaint by certified mail with return receipt requested unless written instructions requesting an alternative service method are filed with the complaint.

  • Service
    Court service

    When an original complaint is filed electronically, the Clerk prepares the service copies, and the filing party must not provide them.

  • Applies to
    Exhibits

    Trial documents and exhibits must be shared with opposing counsel at least seven days before trial.

Filing Timing

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  • An electronically filed submission is deemed filed when accepted and receives an electronic timestamp showing the submission date and time.

  • A rejected electronic submission does not become part of the Court record.

  • Noncompliant electronic filings may be rejected and not docketed or filed, and electronic filing does not extend applicable statutes of limitation.

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About Judge Rhonda Fisher

Rhonda L. Fisher is a Williams County Common Pleas Judge. Judge Fisher presides over the General and Domestic Relations Divisions of the Williams County Court of Common Pleas, which handle civil, felony criminal and domestic relations cases. **Education** - The Ohio State University: B.A. in Psychology, minor in Communication (1988) - The University of Toledo, School of Law: J.D. (1991) **Experience** - Arthur, O’Neil and Mertz, General Legal Practice: Associate (1991) - Brandt, Fisher & Harvey / Fisher & Schuller, General Legal Practice: Partner (1992-2001) - City of Bryan: Municipal Prosecutor/City Attorney (2001-2022) - State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services: Associate Counsel (2023-2024) - Williams County Common Pleas Court: Magistrate (2024) - Williams County Common Pleas Judge (2025-present)

**Williams County Common Pleas Court** - Address: One Courthouse Square, 3rd Floor, Bryan, OH 43506 - Phone: 419-636-2644 - Fax: 419-636-9886 - Court hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, subject to change at the court’s discretion (Rules of Court, Rule 2.01(B)) - Court Administrator/Court Reporter: Kimberly Coller, 419-636-3436, kcoller@wmsco.org - Assignment Commissioner: Amy Kimpel, 419-636-2644, akimpel@wmsco.org

Common questions about Judge Rhonda Fisher's rules

What must be included with clerk submission filings before Judge Rhonda Fisher?

The rule requires caption and case number. Documents submitted to the clerk must include the case number and case caption.

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What must be included with written motion filings before Judge Rhonda Fisher?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A written motion requesting action from the court should explain the requested outcome and the reasons it is appropriate.

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How may parties contact Judge Rhonda Fisher's chambers?

Do not contact the judge directly; submit a written motion or letter to the clerk by mail or in-person delivery.

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Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Rhonda Fisher?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. A filing fee may be required when submitting a motion or letter.

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What rule applies to service for written motion or letter before Judge Rhonda Fisher?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. A copy of a filed written motion or letter must be sent to every other party or to the attorney representing each other party.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Rhonda Fisher

Do not contact the judge directly; submit a written motion or letter to the clerk by mail or in-person delivery.

A written motion requesting action from the court should explain the requested outcome and the reasons it is appropriate.

Documents submitted to the clerk must include the case number and case caption.

A filing fee may be required when submitting a motion or letter.

A copy of a filed written motion or letter must be sent to every other party or to the attorney representing each other party.

The motion or letter must include a certificate of service stating that copies were sent, explaining the method and timing of service.

When a document is sent directly to the judge without service on the other parties, the judge or court staff must notify those parties so they can respond.

Even information intended to remain confidential must be disclosed by the judge to all other parties.