Court Of Common Pleas - Probate | Ross County Court Of Common Pleas - Probate / Juvenile Divisions
Serves as Probate Court for Ross County. Supervises the administration of the estate of a deceased person who was a legal resident of Allen County at the time of his or her death. Administers trusts that are part of a will. Has jurisdiction over adoptions, involuntary commitment of the mentally ill, land appropriations, and name changes. Issues marriage licenses and performs civil ceremonies.
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Physical Address
2 N Paint St., Ste. A Ross County Courthouse, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed on legal holidays.
Voice
Fax
(740) 774-3711
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Application process
Phone for information M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed on legal holidays.
Fee
Fixed fee for some services.
Eligibility
Serves Ross County.
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Agency info
Ross County Court Of Common Pleas - Probate / Juvenile Divisions
Probate: Court with jurisdiction over matters such as probate of wills, estates, the issuance of marriage licenses, adoption proceedings, determination of sanity or mental competence, name changes and adult and juvenile guardianship. Juvenile: Hears cases involving the delinquency of persons under eighteen years of age, and cases dealing with unruly, abused, neglected, and dependent children. Also hears all traffic offenses committed by persons under eighteen years of age, and has jurisdiction in adult cases involving paternity, child abuse, nonsupport, and failure to send children to school.