Has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic offenses committed within its geographical boundaries and civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $15,000 ($6,000 for small claims).
Has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and traffic offenses committed within its geographical boundaries and civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $15,000 ($6,000 for small claims).
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Civil State Trial Courts
Community Courts
Small Claims Courts
Traffic Courts
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas - General Division has original jurisdictional authority over all felony cases and all civil cases in which the sum or matter in dispute exceeds $15,000.
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas - General Division has original jurisdictional authority over all felony cases and all civil cases in which the sum or matter in dispute exceeds $15,000.
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Civil State Trial Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts
Court for the City of Lakewood. Hears civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, traffic, and criminal cases. Also enforces eviction and housing violations.
Court for the City of Lakewood. Hears civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, traffic, and criminal cases. Also enforces eviction and housing violations.
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Civil State Trial Courts
Small Claims Courts
Traffic Courts
Housing Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts
Court Records
Jury Selection
Responsible for hearing civil lawsuits where the amount being considered is not more than $15,000 as well as various types of criminal cases such as felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Responsible for hearing civil lawsuits where the amount being considered is not more than $15,000 as well as various types of criminal cases such as felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
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Traffic Courts
Community Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Small Claims Courts
Handles civil cases up to $15,000 (also includes eviction cases), criminal, small claims up to $6,000, jury selection, court records, and traffic cases.
Handles civil cases up to $15,000 (also includes eviction cases), criminal, small claims up to $6,000, jury selection, court records, and traffic cases.
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Civil State Trial Courts
Housing Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts
Court Records
Jury Selection
Small Claims Courts
Traffic Courts
Provides traffic court both civil and criminal; original jurisdiction over any civil action within service area up to $3,000; total jurisdiction over the commission of misdemeanors within its service area; jurisdiction over felonies up to preliminary hearing stage; small claims court (citizen-filed claims under $2,000); and performance of marriages.
Provides traffic court both civil and criminal; original jurisdiction over any civil action within service area up to $3,000; total jurisdiction over the commission of misdemeanors within its service area; jurisdiction over felonies up to preliminary hearing stage; small claims court (citizen-filed claims under $2,000); and performance of marriages.
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Civil Marriages
Small Claims Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
State Trial Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts
Traffic Courts
Reckless Driving Reporting
Jurisdiction over estates and trusts; adoptions, name changes, and registration of delayed birth records, marriage licenses. Adjudicates guardianships of minors, incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and developmentally disabled persons.
Jurisdiction over estates and trusts; adoptions, name changes, and registration of delayed birth records, marriage licenses. Adjudicates guardianships of minors, incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and developmentally disabled persons.
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Probate Courts
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Adoption Courts
Probate Assistance
Family Law Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs
The Civil Division handles cases in which the amount of money in dispute does not exceed $15,000. Complaints involving landlord tenant disputes, rent escrows, and appeals to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are filed with this division. Also handles small claims cases, in which the amount of money in dispute is $6,000 or less. The Criminal and Traffic Division processes and maintains the entries and orders of the Court, accepts bail and bond on all offenses, and establishes and monitors defendants' payment plans. Felony charges from arrest to preliminary hearing are recorded and transmitted to Common Pleas Court.
The Civil Division handles cases in which the amount of money in dispute does not exceed $15,000. Complaints involving landlord tenant disputes, rent escrows, and appeals to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are filed with this division. Also handles small claims cases, in which the amount of money in dispute is $6,000 or less. The Criminal and Traffic Division processes and maintains the entries and orders of the Court, accepts bail and bond on all offenses, and establishes and monitors defendants' payment plans. Felony charges from arrest to preliminary hearing are recorded and transmitted to Common Pleas Court.
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Small Claims Courts
Housing Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Traffic Courts
Common Pleas Court handles felony cases, civil cases over $15,000
Common Pleas Court handles felony cases, civil cases over $15,000
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Have jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors. Also hear civil cases involving no more than $5,000 and which require parties to the action to present their own cases. The judge hears both sides and renders a judgment.
Have jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors. Also hear civil cases involving no more than $5,000 and which require parties to the action to present their own cases. The judge hears both sides and renders a judgment.
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Criminal State Trial Courts
Jury Selection
Small Claims Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Traffic Courts
Holds exclusive original criminal jurisdiction of felonies and jurisdiction in all civil cases where the amount is greater than $500.
Holds exclusive original criminal jurisdiction of felonies and jurisdiction in all civil cases where the amount is greater than $500.
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Criminal State Trial Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Presides over Common Pleas Court #1 for Richland County. Hears cases that are felony criminal and civil case over $3000.
Presides over Common Pleas Court #1 for Richland County. Hears cases that are felony criminal and civil case over $3000.
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Civil State Trial Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts
Handles foreclosure, partition, and quiet title cases. Foreclosure is an attempt by the holder of the mortgage or lien to have the property sold to satisfy the mortgage or lien. Partition involves two or more persons owning property together who cannot agree on how to sell the property. Quiet Title is when a party claims an interest in property which is allegedly invalid and negatively impacts the title of the property such as encroachments by fences or buildings. Answers general procedural questions, but does not give legal advice.
Handles foreclosure, partition, and quiet title cases. Foreclosure is an attempt by the holder of the mortgage or lien to have the property sold to satisfy the mortgage or lien. Partition involves two or more persons owning property together who cannot agree on how to sell the property. Quiet Title is when a party claims an interest in property which is allegedly invalid and negatively impacts the title of the property such as encroachments by fences or buildings. Answers general procedural questions, but does not give legal advice.
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State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term or, in states where capital punishment is legal, by death. In some states a distinction is made between municipal criminal courts which handle infractions, misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felony cases; and superior criminal courts which try felony cases and misdemeanor cases for which other provisions have not been made.
State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term or, in states where capital punishment is legal, by death. In some states a distinction is made between municipal criminal courts which handle infractions, misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felony cases; and superior criminal courts which try felony cases and misdemeanor cases for which other provisions have not been made.
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Criminal State Trial Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
The general division has original jurisdiction in all criminal felony cases. In civil cases, the general division has original jurisdiction in cases where the amount in controversy is more than $500, and exclusive original jurisdiction in cases where the amount in controversy is more than $15,000.
The general division has original jurisdiction in all criminal felony cases. In civil cases, the general division has original jurisdiction in cases where the amount in controversy is more than $500, and exclusive original jurisdiction in cases where the amount in controversy is more than $15,000.
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Jury Selection
Civil State Trial Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts
Processes and concludes criminal, traffic, and civic cases within the speedy trial requirements and time limits prescribed by the Ohio Supreme Court. Imposes sentences in criminal and traffic cases. Receives and collects fines and maintains all records of the court. Also supervises all individuals on community control or ordered to perform community service.
Processes and concludes criminal, traffic, and civic cases within the speedy trial requirements and time limits prescribed by the Ohio Supreme Court. Imposes sentences in criminal and traffic cases. Receives and collects fines and maintains all records of the court. Also supervises all individuals on community control or ordered to perform community service.
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Traffic Courts
Court Records
Civil State Trial Courts
Small Claims Courts
Presides over Common Pleas Court #2 for Richland County. Hears cases that are felony criminal and civil case over $3000.
Presides over Common Pleas Court #2 for Richland County. Hears cases that are felony criminal and civil case over $3000.
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Civil State Trial Courts
Criminal State Trial Courts