Judge Christopher Brown

Applies to

Pleading motion brief memorandum or written argument

Must include

certificate of service

Written proof of service must appear on or accompany each covered filing, and a judge will not consider a filing without a certificate of service unless the filing is a trial brief that counsel agreed not to exchange.

Applies to

Cover sheet

Court proceedings for a CQE must be initiated with the designated Cover Sheet, Form A.

Applies to

Cover sheet

The Cover Sheet must state the petitioner's assigned ODRC Electronic Petition Identification Number and include a copy of the completed ODRC Electronic Application.

Applies to

Miscellaneous proceedings initiated by columbus bar association

No advance local filing-fee deposit is required for Columbus Bar Association miscellaneous proceedings, but the court will assess costs at the end of each case as it deems just.

Applies to

Cqe petition

Every petitioner must deposit at filing a uniform, non-refundable fee in the amount set by the Clerk and approved by the Administrative Judge.

Applies to

Cqe petition

The filing-fee deposit must be paid before the court is required to take any action on the CQE Petition.

A motion for leave to exceed the memorandum or brief page limits must be filed no later than seven days before the brief is due and must explain the unusual and extraordinary circumstances requiring the excess.

An attorney may not withdraw later than 20 days before a trial or dispositive hearing, except in extraordinary circumstances.

Any party filing objections to a magistrate's order or decision must timely file the objections and supporting memorandum in accordance with Civil Rule 53.

Applies to

Pleading motion brief memorandum or written argument

Every pleading, motion, brief, memorandum, or written argument filed with the Court or a judge must be served on all opposing counsel and all unrepresented parties.

Applies to

Cqe notification

Service

Mail

The Probation Department may send CQE notifications to other courts or prosecutors by ordinary U.S. mail or electronically.

Applies to

Notice of final decision

Service

Court service

The Clerk must notify each petitioner of the final decision and provide a copy of the Judgment Entry.