Judge Kristin G. Farmer
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Trial Documents
- Upon Filing
Document Format Requirements3 rules
If the Defendant has more than twenty-six (26) exhibits, double letters shall be used (i.e., AA, BB, CC, etc.).
All exhibits shall be marked before trial with official exhibit stickers. The Plaintiff shall mark exhibits with numbers and the Defendant shall mark exhibits with letters.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Use official exhibit stickers before trial
If there are multiple parties, numbers or letters shall be used followed by the party’s last name (i.e. “1-Miller,” or “A-Jones”).
Document Filing Requirements18 rules
Media must submit a new Media Coverage Request form for approval for each proceeding it seeks to cover; one form cannot cover multiple proceedings.
Court's wording
A new “Media Coverage Request” form shall be completed and submitted to the Court for approval for each proceeding which media wishes to broadcast, televise, record, or photograph. The completion and submission of one form is insufficient to cover all proceedings.
Unless the Court orders otherwise, media must request permission in writing using the Court’s Media Coverage Request form, and the request must be filed and made part of the record.
Court's wording
Unless otherwise ordered by this Court, any media wishing to broadcast in any manner, televise, record, or photograph any proceeding shall request permission from the Court in writing. Media personnel shall use the “Media Coverage Request” form that can be obtained from the Court and may be found on the Court’s website at https://www.starkcountyohio.gov/government/legal___judicial/court_of_common_pleas/resources/common_pleas_news.php. Such writing requests shall be filed and made part of the record.
Any media personnel who wishes to view items admitted into evidence shall apply, in writing, to the Court. Such writing shall be filed with the Stark County Clerk of Court, with a certificate of service affixed to the request.
- Document
- Request to view items admitted into evidence
Must include
- •Certificate of service
A written media objection must include an attached certificate of service confirming that copies were sent to all interested parties.
- Document
- Motion objection
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
A certificate of services shall be attached to the motion/objection and same shall state that copies of the motion/objection have been sent to all interested parties, including but not limited to all counsel of record and any other potentially affected party (e.g, law enforcement personnel, other media personnel, Stark County Government Officials, City of Canton Officials).
ALL ATTORNEYS SHALL HAVE THEIR CLIENTS, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES WITH COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY PRESENT IN PERSON AT THE FINAL PRETRIAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY EXCUSED BY THE COURT.
The parties are also directed to file a notice with the court indicating that the report has been provided to opposing counsel.
ONE (1) copy of all exhibits proposed to be introduced at trial, along with an index of the exhibits containing a brief description of such exhibit, shall be furnished to the Court no later than TWO (2) working days before the scheduled trial date.
- Document
- Exhibits and exhibit index
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Any such stipulations shall be submitted in writing to the Court no later than the date of the Final Pretrial.
Video-deposition transcripts, objection logs, motions in limine, proposed jury instructions, and jury interrogatories must be filed on the final pretrial date unless leave is granted.
Court's wording
Transcripts of video depositions to be used at trial, along with objection logs stating the reasons for each objection and citations of any relevant authority, motions in limine, proposed jury instructions, and jury interrogatories shall be filed on the day of the Final Pretrial, unless leave is granted otherwise.
Failure to file such will result in waiver of same.
If the parties cannot agree on stipulations, counsel must submit a written statement of that fact no later than three days before the final pretrial.
Court's wording
In the event that parties cannot agree to stipulations, no later than THREE (3) days prior to the date of the Final Pretrial, counsel shall submit a written statement setting forth that they have conferred, and they cannot agree on any stipulations.
If so, a proposed Stipulated Protection Order should be submitted within 30 days of the Court’s Case Management Order.
The failure to timely file transcripts of video depositions, along with objections logs as required by the order, may result in the exclusion of such deposition from trial.
e) a discussion of any evidentiary issues likely to arise at trial.
d) an index of all proposed exhibits containing a brief description of each exhibits; and
- Document
- Trial brief
Include
- •Exhibit list
b) a discussion of the controlling law;
a) a statement of facts;
Include
- •Statement of facts
c) a list of proposed witnesses, along with a brief description of the subject matter of the testimony of each witness;
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed jury instructions and jury interrogatories must be sent electronically by email to Magistrate Lori Flowers at the stated email address.
Proposed jury instructions and jury interrogatories shall be provided to the Court electronically by emailing same to Magistrate Lori Flowers at laflowers@starkcountyohio.gov.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
An objection to closing a proceeding publicly and to the media must be filed within 10 days after docket notice.
Any objections to the closing of such proceeding shall be filed, in accordance with this Order, within TEN (10) days of the notice of the proceeding appearing on the Clerk's Docket, and in no event less than FIVE (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Criminal cases
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Counsel must file trial briefs at least one week before the scheduled trial date.
Counsel shall file trial briefs at least ONE (1) week prior to the scheduled trial date listed above.
Civil cases
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The agreed-upon statement must be submitted to the court at least two working days before trial.
Said agreed upon statement shall be submitted to the Court at least TWO (2) working days before the scheduled trial.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The certificate of service must state that copies of the request were sent to all necessary parties, including counsel of record and any potentially affected party.
Said certificate of service shall state that copies of the request have been sent to all necessary parties. For the purposes of this paragraph, "necessary parties" includes, but is not limited to all counsel of record, and any other potentially affected party.
Criminal cases
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Proof that a media objection was sent to all interested parties must accompany the objection.
A certificate of services shall be attached to the motion/objection and same shall state that copies of the motion/objection have been sent to all interested parties, including but not limited to all counsel of record and any other potentially affected party (e.g, law enforcement personnel, other media personnel, Stark County Government Officials, City of Canton Officials).
Criminal cases
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Counsel must exchange copies of all exhibits and exhibit indexes no later than two working days before trial.
Counsel shall exchange copies of all exhibits and exhibit indexes no later than TWO (2) working days before the scheduled trial date.
Civil cases
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Required court cost deposits must be paid within five days after the order's entry.
All required court cost deposits must be paid within FIVE (5) days of the date of this entry.
Civil cases
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Failure to pay the costs for a jury demand results in striking the jury demand.
Should costs not be paid for a jury demand, the Court will strike the jury demand.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Copies of the required trial documents must be delivered to chambers.
Copies shall be delivered to chambers.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A dispositive motion is ordinarily set for a non-oral hearing the day after the responsive brief is filed, unless the court orders otherwise.
The Court will hold a NON-ORAL hearing on the motion on the day following the filing of the Responsive Brief unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
Counsel must confer at least ten days before the final pretrial to determine whether factual or issue stipulations are possible.
Counsel shall confer at least TEN (10) days prior to the scheduled Final Pretrial to determine whether they can enter into stipulations relative to the facts or issues.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances for the trial date will not normally be granted.
Continuances will not normally be granted for the trial date.
Civil cases
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