Local Rules

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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

*New Rule 16- Electronic Signature effective May 11, 2026


Local Rules-by individual rule number

  1. Rule 1- Authority
  2. Rule 2- Administration
  3. Rule 3- Assignment of Cases
  4. Rule 4- Security of Costs
  5. Rule 5- Pleadings
  6. Rule 6- Motions
  7. Rule 7- Entries
  8. Rule 8- Pre-Trial
  9. Rule 9- Default Hearing
  10. Rule 10- Continuances
  11. Rule 11- Judgements Upon Warrant of Attorney to Confess
  12. Rule 12- Appointment of Special Process Server
  13. Rule 13- Judicial Sales
  14. Rule 14- Reserved for Future Use
  15. Rule 15- Mediation
  16. Rule 16- Electronic Signature
  17. Rule 17- Juries
  18. Rule 18- Criminal Arraignment
  19. Rule 19- Facsimile Filing
  20. Rule 20- Magistrates
  21. Rule 21- Petitions for Certificate of Qualification for Employment
  22. Rule 22- Technology Plan
  23. Rule 23- Reporting to Law Enforcement & Compliance Plan
  24. Rule 24- Courthouse Decorum
  25. Rule 25- Electronic Devices
  26. Rule 26- Proper Attire
  27. Rule 27- Exparte Communications
  28. Rule 28- Broadcasting, Photographing, and Recording
  29. Rule 29- Protection of Personal and Private Information
  30. Rule 30- Miscellaneous

Local Rules Appendix A-Security for Costs
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- 2024 Version

Link to Ohio Supreme Court Rules page

Local Rules