This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The first step is to file an authenticated copy of the foreign judgment with the clerk of the common pleas court. Along with the authenticated judgment, the judgment creditor or its attorney must file an affidavit that sets forth the name and last known address of the judgment debtor and the judgment creditor.
The Judgment Creditor (the person who has the judgment) may file a motion to revive the judgment any time within ten (10) years after the judgment becomes dormant. If the court grants the motion the judgment is revived and the Judgment Creditor can take steps to collect the judgment.
Section 2329.021 | Foreign judgment defined. As used in sections 2329.021 to 2329.027 of the Revised Code, "foreign judgment" means any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States, or of any court of another state, that is entitled to full faith and credit in this state.
What Does Domesticating Foreign Judgments Mean? Domesticating a foreign judgment involves recognizing and enforcing a judicial decision from another jurisdiction (whether another state or country) in Ohio.
Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.
A signed, written request for a continuance must be filed with the Clerk of Court's Civil Division at least ten (10) days before the court date.
If you wish to ask the Court to reschedule a hearing you must file a Motion for Continuance. The Court may reschedule a hearing upon the request of a party for good cause. The Motion for Continuance must be supported by an Affidavit stating the reason(s) why you need to have the hearing rescheduled.
We do not reschedule Court dates through the website; however, if your ticket is in the system and it is not assigned to a Judge, you may stop by the Clerk's Office at 375 S. High Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, Monday – Friday between the hours of a.m. to a.m. to be added to the docket.
If the parties to a case are in agreement, it is more likely that the court will agree to change the hearing date. Even if the other party does not agree, you may still contact the court to request a continuance of the hearing date.
Two options to update an address are: Write a letter to the Clerk of Court; or use the Opens in new windowChange of Address form located in the Forms and Fees section.