Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Filing Rules

The Complaint must state whether the Moving Party knows if the Non-Moving Party is represented and, if so, identify that counsel.

As guidelines, dispositive motions are listed at 8 months for simple cases, 12 months for standard cases, 15 months for complex cases, and 15 months for medical malpractice cases.

In an ejectment action commenced by filing a complaint endorsed with Notice to Defend, the plaintiff may move for a special order directing the method of service if service cannot be made under the applicable rule.

Maximum per-page charges for an original electronic transcript vary by delivery speed: $2.50 standard, $3.50 expedited, $4.50 daily, and $6.50 same day.

The Proponent must place the portable media device in an envelope no larger than 8½ by 11 inches.

Oral arguments are scheduled according to the applicable county branch calendar, subject to the Court's directions and the stated holiday exception.

A party who switches to PACFile participation must immediately stop paper filing of eligible written legal papers.

After the Pre-trial Conference, the Court may, on its own motion or a party's application, pass or continue a case because a nonparty witness who has not been served with a subpoena is absent.

Contact the court office for information about accessibility and accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other court business.

One copy of the Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum must be furnished to the Court at least five days before the conference.

Counsel and unrepresented parties must keep confidential information out of filed legal papers and include relevant confidential information on the approved AOPC Confidential Information Form.