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Protection Orders

Ohio law provides a procedure where a party who is being stalked, menaced, or harassed by another person can get a court order (called a civil protection order) requiring that other person to stay away from and have no contact with the party seeking the order.

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Probation

The Clermont County Common Pleas Court Adult Probation Department was established in 1955 and provided probation services to offenders in Clermont County. Today, there are two Adult Probation Departments in Clermont County serving Common Pleas and Municipal Courts.

The Common Pleas Adult Probation Department is located in the Common Pleas Courthouse at 270 East Main Street, Batavia. The Common Pleas Adult Probation Department provides services to felony cases.

Hours of operation for Common Pleas Adult Probation are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday except legal holidays.
For assistance please call 513.732.7265

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Common Pleas Court—deals with adult felonies, major civil cases (both injury and contract), foreclosures, real estate, injunctions.
270 East Main Street, Batavia, Ohio, 45103
Phone 513.732.7394

Domestic Relations Court—deals with divorce, dissolution, annulment, child support, parenting time, parental rights.

Juvenile Court—deals with delinquent or unruly children, child neglect or abandonment, juvenile traffic tickets.

Probate Court—deals with wills, estates, and trusts, adult guardianships, name changes, civil commitments, adoptions, issues marriage licenses.

Municipal Court—deals with misdemeanors, traffic tickets, civil cases under $15,000, DUI, Small Claims Court, performs civil marriage ceremonies.

About the Court

Formed in 1801 even before Ohio became a state, the Common Pleas Court serves the people of Clermont County as the constitutionally created general jurisdiction trial court for the administration of justice within the county borders. The General Division of the Clermont County Common Pleas Court has original jurisdiction to hear all adult felony criminal cases and all civil cases regardless of the dollar amount in controversy. The Court also has the authority to issue injunctions and certain legal writs. The Court has appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of some state and local administrative agencies, boards, and commissions. In addition, the Court presides over the Clermont County Grand Jury, which has the power to hand down indictments in criminal cases. The Court is responsible for the operation of the Probation Department, which supervises those criminal defendants placed on community control as part of their sentence.

Glossaries

These glossaries on legal subjects are designed to assist someone who is not an attorney better understand the court system. They are NOT legal advise. If you need assistance on a legal matter, you should consult with an attorney.

Legal Glossary
Foreclosure Glossary
CPO Glossary
Jury Service Glossary
Clerk of Courts Glossary

If you need additional legal background information, you may contact the Clermont County Law Library web site.

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