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Judge Jeannine N. Pratt

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Miami County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Facsimile FilingCourt-wide
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason For RequestOriginal DateNumber Of Previous RequestsAdversary PositionAffects Other DatesProposed New Dates
Filters:AllMandatoryJury

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

(A)______ I have a medical condition and cannot physically serve as a juror. A doctor’s note stating you are unable to serve must be returned with this Questionnaire.

Summary: A juror requesting a medical excuse must return a doctor’s note stating that the juror is unable to serve.

Document Type

Jury Excuse Questionnaire

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
PETIT-JUROR-QUESTIONNAIRES 202202021018173518|SecREQUEST FOR EXCUSE FROM JURY DUTY

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

When an indigency application is denied, the court gives the applicant 30 days to make the required advance deposit or security before dismissal or other action.

If the application is denied, the clerk shall retain the filing of the action or proceeding, and the court shall issue an order granting the applicant whose application is denied thirty days to make the required advance deposit or security, prior to any dismissal or other action on the filing of the civil action or proceeding.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026

Page 4 | APPENDIX — 2022 FEDERAL POVERTY LIMIT (FPL)

An applicant whose waiver is denied has 30 days from issuance of the order to make the required deposit or security, failing which the filing may be dismissed.

Applicant is granted thirty (30) days from the issuance of this Order to make the required advance deposit or security. Failure to do so within the time allotted may result in dismissal of the applicant’s filing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | ORDER

Filing Fees and Waivers

A filer receiving public benefits and whose gross income does not exceed 187.5% of the federal poverty guidelines may be eligible to have filing fees waived by completing and attaching Form 20.

Form 20. Civil Fee Waiver Affidavit and Order. ** If you receive public benefits and your gross income, including cash benefits does not exceed 187.5% of the federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible to have prepayment of your filing fees waived. Please complete Form 20 and attach with your filings.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026

Page 1 | Miscellaneous

If the court determines that the applicant is not indigent, it denies the prepayment waiver.

☐ Upon the request of the Applicant and the Court’s review, the Court finds that the Applicant is NOT an indigent litigant and DENIES a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees in this matter.

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Page 3 | ORDER

When the court approves the application, the clerk waives the required advance deposit or security and the court proceeds with the civil matter.

If the application is approved, the clerk shall waive the advance deposit or security and the court shall proceed with the civil action or proceeding.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026

Page 4 | APPENDIX — 2022 FEDERAL POVERTY LIMIT (FPL)

The applicant may request a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees based on indigent status.

Pursuant to R.C. 2323.311, the below-named Applicant requests that the Court determine that the Applicant is an indigent litigant and be granted a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees in the above captioned matter.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Financial Disclosure / Fee-Waiver Affidavit and Order

The clerk must accept a civil filing for filing when the required affidavit of indigency has been submitted.

Pursuant to R.C. 2323.311(B)(3), upon the filing of a civil action or proceeding and the affidavit of indigency under division (B)(1) of this section, the clerk of the court shall accept the action, motion, or proceeding for filing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | ORDER

The court grants an indigent applicant a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees.

☐ Upon the request of the Applicant and the Court’s review, the Court finds that the Applicant IS an indigent litigant and GRANTS a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees in this matter.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | ORDER

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 236 rules apply across Miami County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Petition

    The Petitioner must complete the DRC Electronic Petition online before filing the CQE petition, and the filed petition must include the DRC Electronic Petition Number and a copy of the completed electronic petition.

  • Applies to
    Petition

    Every petition submitted through the DRC must include electronic access to the DRC CQE Summary.

  • Applies to
    Compensation application

    A compensation application must itemize hours and clearly distinguish “in court” from “out of court” time.

Fees

All 39
  • Fee
    $200
    Applies to
    Petition

    Before action is taken on the petition, the Petitioner must pay a $200.00 deposit to the Clerk in a form accepted by the Clerk; an affidavit of indigency or other relevant information may be submitted to request a fee reduction.

  • Filing deposits and fees may be paid electronically, and the e-File system alternatively accommodates an affidavit of indigence.

  • The Clerk must reject an electronically filed fee-bearing document unless the fee-payment procedure is followed or a completed affidavit of indigency is filed simultaneously.

Service

All 38
  • Service
    Mail

    The Clerk must send the specified notice to each Ohio court identified through the Petitioner’s criminal history or investigation, using ordinary U.S. mail.

  • The Clerk must send the specified notice to the Prosecuting Attorney of the county where the petition was filed.

  • Applies to
    Motion for appointment of receiver

    For a motion to appoint a receiver, notice of the hearing must be served on interested parties unless notice would cause irreparable harm to the plaintiff.

Filing Timing

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  • After receiving all requested information, the Judge must decide whether to grant or deny the petition within sixty days, unless the Petitioner obtains an extension of time.

  • When a statutory or Ohio Supreme Court rule fixes the filing period, the bill of exceptions, assignments of error, and brief must be filed within that period or within a written extension granted by the assigned judge after notice to opposing counsel or the party.

  • The Appellant must file a brief within 30 days after the transcript of the record is filed.

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About Judge Jeannine N. Pratt

Judge Pratt was elected to the General Division bench in 2014, taking office on February 9, 2015. She was re-elected in 2020. Judge Pratt received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1989 and her law degree from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan in 1993. She is licensed to practice law in both the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Before her election to the bench, Judge Pratt served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Miami County for 18 years handling thousands of Child Abuse/Neglect cases, felony Criminal cases and representing county departments and townships. She also practiced for several years in the areas of Insurance Defense and Domestic Relations law. Judge Pratt currently serves as Administrative Judge for the Court, a position she has held for 5 terms. She presides over the Court's Specialized "Drug Court" Docket, which is an alternative docket for those facing the challenges of drug addiction and who find themselves involved in the criminal justice system. She also sits on the Miami Conservancy District Court. Judge Pratt has been appointed to several Ohio Judicial Conference Committees including the Innovative Specialty Courts Committee, Jury Service Committee and Judicial Ethics, Professionalism and Diversity Committee. She currently co-chairs the Innovative Specialty Courts Committee Newsletter. She has recently been honored by the Ohio Supreme Court for Excellence in Case Management. Judge Pratt is a member of the Miami County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and Ohio Common Pleas Court Association. She lives with her husband and two children in Troy, Ohio.

Common Pleas Court Safety Building 201 W. Main St. Third Floor Troy, OH 45373 Phone: (937) 440-6010 Fax: (937) 440-6011 The court publishes no courtroom number for this judge.

Common questions about Judge Jeannine N. Pratt's rules

What must be included with jury excuse questionnaire filings before Judge Jeannine N. Pratt?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A juror requesting a medical excuse must return a doctor’s note stating that the juror is unable to serve.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUEST FOR EXCUSE FROM JURY DUTY

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Jeannine N. Pratt?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. The applicant may request a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees based on indigent status.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Financial Disclosure / Fee-Waiver Affidavit and Order

What filing deadlines does Judge Jeannine N. Pratt set?

An applicant whose waiver is denied has 30 days from issuance of the order to make the required deposit or security, failing which the filing may be dismissed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section ORDER
Complete rules summary for Judge Jeannine N. Pratt

A juror requesting a medical excuse must return a doctor’s note stating that the juror is unable to serve.

A filer receiving public benefits and whose gross income does not exceed 187.5% of the federal poverty guidelines may be eligible to have filing fees waived by completing and attaching Form 20.

The applicant may request a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees based on indigent status.

The court grants an indigent applicant a waiver of the prepayment of costs or fees.

The clerk must accept a civil filing for filing when the required affidavit of indigency has been submitted.

If the court determines that the applicant is not indigent, it denies the prepayment waiver.

An applicant whose waiver is denied has 30 days from issuance of the order to make the required deposit or security, failing which the filing may be dismissed.

When the court approves the application, the clerk waives the required advance deposit or security and the court proceeds with the civil matter.

When an indigency application is denied, the court gives the applicant 30 days to make the required advance deposit or security before dismissal or other action.

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