Judge Maureen E. Clancy

Judge

Judge Maureen E. Clancy

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Case Dispositive Motion, Exhibits, Deposition Transcripts

Hand Delivery • Upon Filing

Filings > 10 pages

Communication

Phone

Scheduling

Phone

Court-wide

Clerk

Technical Issues

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each business day

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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The parties must file a discovery plan within 14 days after their discovery conference.

The parties must file a discovery plan within 14 days of their conference.

Document Type

Discovery Plan

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The discovery plan must be filed within 14 days after the parties’ conference.

The parties must file a discovery plan within 14 days of their conference.

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Trial briefs, witness and exhibit lists, stipulated jury instructions, motions in limine, and interrogatories must be submitted to the court at least 10 days before trial.

All parties are to submit trial briefs, witness and exhibit lists, stipulated jury instructions, motions in limine, and interrogatories to the Court at least 10 days before trial.

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Initial disclosures must be provided by the case management conference unless the parties agree to a later date.

Each party must provide initial disclosures to the other parties by the date of the CMC unless the parties stipulate to a later date.

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A response to a summary-judgment motion is due within 28 days after service, and the reply is due within 7 days after service of the response.

Pursuant to Civ.R. 6(c), amended as of July 1, 2019, responses to motions for summary judgment are due within 28 days of service of the motion for summary judgment, and replies are due within 7 days after service of the response.

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Responses to non-summary-judgment motions other than motions in limine are due within 14 days after service.

Responses to all non-summary judgment motions, except motions in limine, are due within 14 days of service of the motion.

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The parties must meet and confer no later than 21 days before the case management conference.

Pursuant to Civ.R. 26, the parties must meet and confer no later than 21 days before the CMC.

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Replies to non-summary-judgment motions are due within 7 days.

Any replies are due within 7 days.

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies must be provided to the court for every motion exceeding 10 pages.

Parties are to provide the Court with courtesy copies of all motion in excess of 10 pages.

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Paper courtesy copies of all dispositive motions, exhibits, and deposition transcripts must be hand-delivered to the court when the motion is filed.

A paper courtesy copy of all dispositive motions, exhibits, and deposition transcripts shall be hand-delivered to the court upon filing of the motion.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Parties must schedule a telephone conference with the court before filing a motion to compel.

Parties are to contact the Court to schedule a telephone conference prior to filing any motion to compel.

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A motion lacking unanimous consent will be denied if it does not leave sufficient time for a response under Civil Rule 6(c).

Any motion filed without the consent of all other parties will be denied if the motion does not leave time for the other parties to respond pursuant to Civ.R. 6(c).

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Parties must confer before filing a non-dispositive motion and indicate agreement where possible.

Parties are to confer regarding non-dispositive motions before filing and indicate the parties' agreement where possible.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Requests to modify or extend the litigation schedule should be filed with the clerk.

The Court prefers any requests for modifications to or extensions of the litigation schedule to be filed with the Clerk.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Parties must contact the Court to schedule a telephone conference before filing any motion to compel.

Parties are to contact the Court to schedule a telephone conference prior to filing any motion to compel.

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Case management conferences will be held by phone unless the parties request another arrangement.

Case management conferences will be held by phone unless the parties request otherwise.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 421 rules apply across Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

Applies to
Mediation
No mediation fees are charged for civil cases referred to the court's dispute resolution department.
Applies to
Mediation
When a case is referred to a mediator outside the court's dispute resolution department, the parties share the mediation cost in proportions they agree upon.
Fee
$66
Applies to
Special process server application
Filing a Special Process Server application costs $66.00 plus any applicable Special Project Fees.

Filing Timing

A motion for extraordinary assigned-counsel compensation must be filed with the usual affidavit and entry requesting assigned-counsel fees.
A Guardian Ad Litem may request fees above the schedule by using the extraordinary-compensation procedure.
Assigned counsel must apply in writing for an investigator at least 30 days before trial.

Filing Requirements

Applies to
Notice of appearance
A notice of limited appearance must use the prescribed title, describe the representation’s scope and justification, and state that the limited representation was communicated to the client in writing.
Applies to
Special process server application
Must include
local rule certificate
An application for a standing order designating a Special Process Server must be supported by an affidavit containing the stated applicant information and agreements.
Applies to
Proposed standing order
The applicant must submit a proposed standing order with the specified caption and language designating the applicant to serve process and subpoenas for the stated one-year term or until further court order.

Adjournments

Mediation continuances require good cause, generally cannot be based solely on pending motions, and will not be granted unless mediation can be scheduled before the next court event.
If the Court cannot rule by the scheduled ruling date for any reason, the trial date must be continued for at least 60 days.
An automatic trial-date continuance does not apply when a party obtains an extension of the briefing schedule that requires extending the ruling date, although the Court may continue the trial date in its discretion.

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About Judge Maureen E. Clancy

- On the Common Pleas bench since: 2011

- Courtroom: 20-B - Courthouse: 1200 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 - Fax: (216) 348-4034 - Bailiff: Robert A. Welles (216) 443-8696 - Staff attorney: Lauren Orrico (216) 698-2892

Common questions about Judge Maureen E. Clancy's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Maureen E. Clancy?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 10 pages. Courtesy copies must be provided to the court for every motion exceeding 10 pages.

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Does Judge Maureen E. Clancy require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Maureen E. Clancy's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Parties must schedule a telephone conference with the court before filing a motion to compel.

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What must be included with discovery plan filings before Judge Maureen E. Clancy?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The parties must file a discovery plan within 14 days after their discovery conference.

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How may parties contact Judge Maureen E. Clancy's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications. Case management conferences will be held by phone unless the parties request another arrangement.

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How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Maureen E. Clancy?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Requests to modify or extend the litigation schedule should be filed with the clerk.

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What filing deadlines does Judge Maureen E. Clancy set?

The parties must meet and confer no later than 21 days before the case management conference.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Maureen E. Clancy

Case management conferences will be held by phone unless the parties request another arrangement.

The parties must meet and confer no later than 21 days before the case management conference.

The parties must file a discovery plan within 14 days after their discovery conference.

The discovery plan must be filed within 14 days after the parties’ conference.

Initial disclosures must be provided by the case management conference unless the parties agree to a later date.

Parties must schedule a telephone conference with the court before filing a motion to compel.

Parties must contact the Court to schedule a telephone conference before filing any motion to compel.

Requests to modify or extend the litigation schedule should be filed with the clerk.

Courtesy copies must be provided to the court for every motion exceeding 10 pages.

Paper courtesy copies of all dispositive motions, exhibits, and deposition transcripts must be hand-delivered to the court when the motion is filed.

A response to a summary-judgment motion is due within 28 days after service, and the reply is due within 7 days after service of the response.

Responses to non-summary-judgment motions other than motions in limine are due within 14 days after service.

Replies to non-summary-judgment motions are due within 7 days.

Parties must confer before filing a non-dispositive motion and indicate agreement where possible.

A motion lacking unanimous consent will be denied if it does not leave sufficient time for a response under Civil Rule 6(c).

Trial briefs, witness and exhibit lists, stipulated jury instructions, motions in limine, and interrogatories must be submitted to the court at least 10 days before trial.

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