Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Courtesy Copy Requirements
3 rules from official source documents
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.
CRITICALCivil cases
Pertinent deposition transcripts must be filed with the Clerk's Office and a courtesy copy delivered to the court at least 14 days before trial.
If there are deposition objections that need to be ruled upon, the pertinent deposition transcripts shall be filed with the Clerk’s Office, and a courtesy copy shall be delivered to the court at least 14 days prior to the start of trial.
CRITICAL
Counsel must present the original paper cognovit note to chambers for review before the judge signs the proposed judgment entry.
However, counsel must also present to the assigned Judge’s chambers the original cognovit note, which shall be reviewed in paper format prior to the signing of the proposed cognovit judgment entry.
WARNINGCivil cases
A duplicate of the receivership plan and report must be submitted to chambers.
A duplicate copy shall be submitted to chambers, together with a proposed entry approving the plan and report.
Are courtesy copies required in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas?
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas: Courtesy-copy rule applies for receivership plans and receiver progress reports. Details: delivery upon filing. A duplicate of the receivership plan and report must be submitted to chambers.
Judge Michael J. Holbrook: Courtesy-copy rule applies for cognovit notes. Details: delivery before judgment signing. Counsel must present the original paper cognovit note to chambers for review before the judge signs the proposed judgment entry.
Judge David Young: Courtesy-copy rule applies for deposition transcripts. Pertinent deposition transcripts must be filed with the Clerk's Office and a courtesy copy delivered to the court at least 14 days before trial.
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