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The Local Rules govern practice and procedure for cases filed in Franklin County Municipal Court. They are adopted consistent with the Ohio Constitution, Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, and the Rules of Superintendence.
Recently Changed Rules
Local Rule 9.06(G): Written Lease Agreements / Instruments
The Court has enacted Local Rule 9.06(G), effective March 4, 2024. The new Rule requires written lease agreements or instruments to be attached to complaints when a claim for restitution of premises is founded on a written lease agreement or instrument. The Rule will apply to complaints filed on or after the effective date of March 4, 2024.
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Local Rule 13, Schedule 9.00: Cost Schedule
Effective January 1, 2024, the Court has enacted significant revisions to the cost schedule. Highlights include: the Clerk’s office will now offer service on civil cases by commercial carrier (FedEx) at the cost of $15; the cost of USPS certified mail has been increased to $10; and the cost of service will be assessed per instance of service for initial civil pleadings other than eviction. The revised schedule also includes revised fees charged by Court Reporters for preparation of transcripts.
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RULE 1: Individual Assignment
RULE 2: The Judiciary
RULE 3: Duties of Counsel
RULE 4: Criminal Practice
RULE 5: Traffic Practice
RULE 6: Civil Practice
RULE 7: Magistrates
RULE 8: Assignment & Jury Commissioners
RULE 9: Duties of Clerk
RULE 10: Court Reporters
RULE 11: Small Claims Practices
RULE 12: Termination of Cases
Schedule 4.01 – 4.041
Bail Schedules
Schedule 4.05
Fines in Misdemeanor Cases - Columbus
Schedule 5.04
Fines in Traffic Cases- Columbus Fines in Traffic Cases - Ohio Revised Code
Schedule 6.00
Franklin County Home Incarceration Program
Schedule 7.00
PUCO Fine Schedule - Ohio Revised Code
Schedule 8.01
Fines in Misdemeanor Cases - Upper Arlington
Schedule 9.00
Costs and Fees - FCMC
Schedule 10.00
Fine Schedule - Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District
Schedule 10.01
Fine Schedule - Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
Schedule 10.02
Fine Schedule - Fines for Violation of Rules and Regulations for Parks Located in the Unincorporated Areas of Hamilton Township
Schedule 10.03
Fine Schedule - Fines for Violations of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1547, and the Rules of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft
Schedule 11.00
Fines for Fire Code Violation - Prairie Township
Schedule 11.01
Fines for Fire Code Violation - Franklin Township
Schedule 11.02
Fines for Fire Code Violation - Madison Township (Canal Winchester and Groveport)
Schedule 11.03
Fine Schedule - Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
RULE 14: Forms and Abbreviations
RULE 15: Case Flow Management Procedures
RULE 16: Appointed Counsel
RULE 17: Parking Violation Appeal Process