
LOCAL RULES OF THE CLERMONT COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT, GENERAL DIVISION
COURT HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS
CLERK’S HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Complete Local Rules as of January 21, 2026
Local Rules-by individual rule number
RULE 1: AUTHORITY
RULE 2: ADMINISTRATION
RULE 3: ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
RULE 4: SECURITY FOR COSTS
RULE 5: PLEADINGS
RULE 6: MOTIONS
RULE 7: ENTRIES
RULE 8: PRE-TRIAL
RULE 9: DEFAULT
RULE 10: CONTINUANCES
RULE 11: JUDGMENTS UPON WARRANT OF ATTORNEY TO CONFESS
RULE 12: APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER
RULE 13: JUDICIAL SALES
RULE 14: Reserved for Future Use
RULE 15: MEDIATION
RULE 16: Reserved for Future Use
RULE 17: JURIES
RULE 18: CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT
RULE 19: FACSIMILE FILING
RULE 20: MAGISTRATES
RULE 21: PETITIONS FOR CERTICATE OF QUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (CQE)
RULE 22: TECHNOLOGY PLAN
RULE 23: REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE PLAN
RULE 24: COURTROOM DECORUM
RULE 25: ELECTRONIC DEVICES
RULE 26: PROPER ATTIRE
RULE 27: EX PARTE COMMUNCATIONS
RULE 28: BROADCASTING, PHOTOGRAPHING, RECORDING
RULE 29: PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
RULE 30: MISCELLANEOUS
Local Rules Appendix A-Security for Costs-Effective January 6,2026
Local Rule Appendix B-Arraignment Waiver Form
Local Rule Appendix C-Clermont County Sheriff Property Description Approval Form
Local Rule Appendix D-Appointment As Special Process Server
Application to Seal Criminal Records after Conviction – 2025 Version– Word Format
Application to Seal Criminal Record after Not Guilty Verdict, etc.–2025 Version– Word Format
Link to Ohio Supreme Court Rules page