The courts of common pleas have original jurisdiction in all criminal cases except minor offenses and exclusive jurisdiction in all civil cases in which the amount in controversy more than $15,000. Courts of common pleas have appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of some state administrative agencies.
The Cleveland municipal court has jurisdiction within the municipal corporation of Bratenahl in Cuyahoga county. Beginning July 1, 1992, the Clinton county municipal court has jurisdiction within Clinton county. The Columbiana county municipal court has jurisdiction within Columbiana county.
Article IV, Section 4 | Organization and jurisdiction of common pleas court. (A) There shall be a court of common pleas and such divisions thereof as may be established by law serving each county of the state. Any judge of a court of common pleas or a division thereof may temporarily hold court in any county.
Court of Common Pleas, General Division – has original jurisdiction over all criminal cases except minor offenses, civil stalking protection orders, jurisdiction over the appeals of decisions of certain administrative agencies, and exclusive jurisdiction over all civil actions in which the amount in controversy is ...
11.0 HEARING AND SUBMISSION OF MOTIONS If the motion requires consideration of facts not appearing of record, the movant shall serve and file copies of all affidavits, depositions, photographs or documentary evidence which the movant desires to submit in support of the motion.
EIGHTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS - of Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
R. 11 governs the signing of pleadings, motions and other documents. For a “willful” violation of this rule, an attorney or pro se party, upon motion of a party or upon the court's own motion, may be subjected to appropriate action, including an award to the opposing party of expenses and reasonable attorney fees.
The Domestic Relations Clerk of Court is located on the ground floor of the Cuyahoga County Court House at 1 W. Lakeside Ave. Give the clerk your forms to file.
Copies of public records must be made available within a reasonable period of time. “Prompt” and “reasonable” take into account the volume of records requested; the proximity of the location where the records are stored; and the necessity for any legal review of the records requested.