Local Rules of Practice

These rules shall supplement and complement the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, the Ohio Revised Code, and any other applicable authority.

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Section 1. Scope of Rules

• Rule 1.01 – Title
• Rule 1.02 – Purpose
• Rule 1.03 – Authority
• Rule 1.04 – Applicability
• Rule 1.05 – Citation
• Rule 1.06 – Construction
• Rule 1.07 – Definitions

Section 2. Filing Requirements

• Rule 2.01 – Filing of Court Documents
• Rule 2.02 – Form of Court Documents
• Rule 2.03 – Time, Effect, and Process of e-Filing
• Rule 2.04 – e-File System Errors
• Rule 2.05 – Personal Identifiers in Documents Filed with Clerk
• Rule 2.06 – Filing Sealed Documents
• Rule 2.07 – In Camera Documents
• Rule 2.08 – Deposition Testimony
• Rule 2.09 – Removal of Papers from Custody of the Clerk

Section 3. Security Deposits and Fees

• Rule 3.01 – Generally
• Rule 3.02 – Security Deposits
• Rule 3.03 – Convenience Fee
• Rule 3.04 – Indigent Litigant Application
• Rule 3.05 – Special Project and Other Statutory Fees

Section 4. Service Requirements

• Rule 4.01 – Service
• Rule 4.02 – Service of Filings Subsequent to the Original Complaint or Indictment
• Rule 4.03 – Service by Publication
• Rule 4.04 – Process Servers

Section 5. Case Assignment System

• Rule 5.01 – Case Assignment System
• Rule 5.02 – Civil Dockets
• Rule 5.03 – Criminal Dockets
• Rule 5.04 – Reassignment of Cases
• Rule 5.05 – Unavailability of Assigned Judge
• Rule 5.06 – Assignment of Cases to Newly Appointed or Elected Judges

Section 6. Civil Proceedings

• Rule 6.01 – Civil Case Management Plan
• Rule 6.02 – Pretrial Procedures
• Rule 6.03 – Pleadings and Pretrial Motions
• Rule 6.04 – Discovery
• Rule 6.05 – Final Pretrial Statement Conference
• Rule 6.06 – Dismissals
• Rule 6.07 – Judgment
• Rule 6.08 – Termination Entry
• Rule 6.09 – Judicial Sales of Real Estate
• Rule 6.10 – Special Remedies – Receiverships
• Rule 6.11 – Procedure After Remand
• Rule 6.12 – Appeal from Administrative Agencies
• Rule 6.13 – Certification of Qualification for Employment
• Rule 6.14 – Magistrate

Section 7. Civil Mediation

• Rule 7.01 – Introduction
• Rule 7.02 – Scope of Mediation
• Rule 7.03 – Referral and Scheduling
• Rule 7.04 – Mediation Status Conference
• Rule 7.05 – Mediation Conference Statement
• Rule 7.06 – Mediation Conference
• Rule 7.07 – Settlement Agreement
• Rule 7.08 – Cancellation of Mediation Conference
• Rule 7.09 – Termination of Mediation 

Section 8. Criminal Proceedings

• Rule 8.01 – Criminal Case Management Plan
• Rule 8.02 – Grand Jury
• Rule 8.03 – Arraignment
• Rule 8.04 – Discovery
• Rule 8.05 – Court Conferences
• Rule 8.06 – Witness Lists
• Rule 8.07 – Continuance of A Criminal Case
• Rule 8.08 – Court Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Defendants
• Rule 8.09 – Appointed Counsel Compensation
• Rule 8.10 – Men’s Achievement Recovery Court
• Rule 8.11 – Mental Health Court
• Rule 8.12 – Recovery Is Empowering Court
• Rule 8.13 – Veterans’ Treatment Court
• Rule 8.14 – Kushinda Court 

Section 9. Attorneys

• Rule 9.01 – Notice of Appearance
• Rule 9.02 – Withdrawal of Appearance
• Rule 9.03 – Conduct
• Rule 9.04 – Trial Counsel
• Rule 9.05 – Admission of Out of State Attorneys 

Section 10. Transcripts and Recording of Court Proceedings

• Rule 10.01 – Official Recordings of Court Proceedings
• Rule 10.02 – Requests for Preparation of Videos of Proceedings and Transcripts 

Section 11. Broadcasting and Photographing Court Proceedings

• Rule 11.01 – Authorization
• Rule 11.02 – Permissible Equipment and Operators
• Rule 11.03 – Limitations
• Rule 11.04 – Sanctions

Section 12. General Rules

• Rule 12.01 – Sessions of the Court
• Rule 12.02 – Interpreters
• Rule 12.03 – Jury Management Plan
• Rule 12.04 – Court Technology Plan
• Rule 12.05 – Use of Physical Restraints on Children Appearing in Court Proceedings
• Rule 12.06 – Procedure for Adopting, Modifying and Repealing Local Rules
• Rule 12.07 – Court Security
• Rule 12.99 – Effective Date

Appendix A – CIVIL FILING FEES 

Appendix B – CIVIL PROCESS SERVERS 

Appendix C – CIVIL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL 

Appendix D – CIVIL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL – HOURLY FEE CALCULATION

Appendix E – REQUEST FOR VIDEO OF PROCEEDINGS OR REQUEST FOR PAPER TRANSCRIPT

Appendix F – REQUEST TO RECORD/PHOTOGRAPH COURT PROCEEDINGS

Appendix G – REQUEST TO CONDUCT INTERVIEW WITHIN THE COURTHOUSE

Appendix H – JURY MANAGEMENT PLAN