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Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Mary “Molly” L. Mack

Judge • Wood County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Fax Filing
25 pgs

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestNumber of Previous RequestsAdversary PositionProposed New DatesOriginal Date
Reason for RequestNumber of Previous RequestsOriginal DateProposed New Dates

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Wood County Court of Common Pleas, General Division publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 501 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Appointed counsel fee bill

    Appointed counsel must submit a CABS fee bill and supporting record within seven days after sentencing, dismissal, or acquittal, and fees will not be approved without a CABS filing.

  • Applies to
    Plea documents

    The prosecutor must deliver appropriate guilty, no-contest, or Alford plea documents to defense counsel no later than three working days before the scheduled plea appearance.

  • Applies to
    Property bond supporting documents

    Before a real-estate bond may be considered, the defendant must submit title information identifying owners and lienholders and an Auditor's appraisal supporting the stated equity.

Filing Timing

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  • A response to a motion is due within 14 days after filing unless the court orders a different deadline or Supreme Court Rule or law fixes the response period.

  • The e-filing system accepts submissions around the clock except during maintenance outages.

  • Weekday submissions received from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are timely; after-hours submissions receive the clerk’s later acceptance date and time.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $300
    Applies to
    Jury deposit

    A $300 jury deposit must be paid 30 days before trial or jury trial is waived.

  • Applies to
    Email or fax filing

    No additional fee beyond Local Rule 3.04 applies to incoming email or fax filings.

  • The listed cost-security deposits apply unless the court accepts an in forma pauperis motion or waives the deposit.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Post complaint filing
    Service
    Electronic service to all parties

    The e-filing system sends notice of post-complaint filings to designated counsel and registered participants.

  • Applies to
    Original complaint

    An e-filer of an original complaint must e-file service instructions or serve under Civil Rule 4.7 and then file the waiver with the clerk.

  • Service
    Electronic service

    An electronic filing must still include a certificate of service on all parties entitled to service or notice.

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