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Weapons Notice

Regardless of the recent change in Ohio’s concealed carry law, deadly weapons are still prohibited in buildings within which a courthouse is located, such as the County Office Building and Courthouse.  Ohio law section 2923.123 still makes it a felony crime to bring in or have a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a courthouse or into another building in which a courtroom is located, except for law enforcement officers in their official duties.

Ohio law prohibits people from bringing weapons into courthouses.  2923.123 states that: 

(A) No person shall knowingly convey or attempt to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance into a courthouse or into another building or structure in which a courtroom is located.  

(B) No person shall knowingly possess or have under the person's control a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a courthouse or in another building or structure in which a courtroom is located.

This section of Ohio law goes on to exempt law enforcement officers who are carrying a weapon as part of their official duties.

E-FILING

Available for Attorneys Filing Civil Cases

E-filings are considered filed the following business day after submittal.  Filing fees are processed the following business day.

COVID-19 Protocol

Effective February 28, 2022, facial coverings are optional for all persons entering the Court building.

Court Rule Change (5/5/2025)

Local Rule 36.00 has been updated requiring personal appearance on all felony charges and criminal misdemeanor charges. View Complete Rules