Court Policies & Procedures
Court Policies & Procedures
The Court operates under a framework of policies and procedures, as well as Local Rules, which together ensure the fair, efficient, and safe administration of justice.
Policies and procedures are designed to maintain safety, security, and order within the courthouse, creating an environment where all parties can participate in the legal process respectfully and equitably. (FIND OUT MORE HERE)
Local Rules, on the other hand, are specific to our jurisdiction and provide detailed guidance on how cases are filed, motions are processed, and hearings are conducted. (FIND OUT MORE HERE)
While distinct, these two bodies of information work together to support the justice process, ensuring consistency, clarity, and fairness for everyone involved.
The Clerks Office will no longer accept petitions for CPOs after 3:00 PM Deadline.
Effective: 03/15/2024
If you are filing a civil protection order go to the third floor room 327 and speak to an advocate OR call 330-376-0040.
Identify which CPO you need by watching the videos.
For help filling out a CPO speak to a confidential advocate from Victims Assistance Program (330) 376-0040
Children at the Courthouse
Effective: 09/07/2022
Although courthouses are not suitable places for children, sometimes there may be no other option.
Our Children’s Drop-In Center on the Third Floor provides child-care services from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and is available for use while you are at the Summit County Domestic Relations Court.
The center, which is managed by the Victim’s Assistance Program, has a caregiver on site.
Emotional Support Animals
Effective: 09/15/2022
In compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities shall be permitted to be accompanied by their certified service animals in all unrestricted areas of the Domestic Relations Court, and may attend any hearing, meeting or other event.
Emotional Support Animals (ESA), that are not trained to provide direct assistance to an individual with a disability and whose sole purpose is emotional support are not permitted in the Court. If an individual appears with an ESA, they will need to make arrangements to find proper care for the animal or the hearing or meeting will be rescheduled.
Exhibits
Effective 8/19/2021
Proposed exhibits for trials or hearings are not to be filed with the Clerk’s office.
| Magistrate Hearings | Judge Hearings/Trials |
| Please call the magistrates’ scheduler at (330) 643-5456 and bring the exhibits to the 3rd Floor security desk. | Bring exhibits to the 4th Floor security desk OR contact the judge’s bailiff. |