Court Rules

Stark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Courtesy Copy Requirements

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When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting. This page is scoped to Stark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

One copy of all proposed trial exhibits and a descriptive exhibit index must be furnished to the court no later than two working days before trial.

ONE (1) copy of all exhibits proposed to be introduced at trial, along with an index of the exhibits containing a brief description of such exhibit, shall be furnished to the Court no later than TWO (2) working days before the scheduled trial date.

Judge Frank G. Forchione

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Dispositive motions, responses, & replies shall be served on opposing counsel by email with courtesy copies provided to jaeverett@starkcountyohio.gov.

Summary: Dispositive motions, responses, and replies must be emailed to opposing counsel, with courtesy copies emailed to the court contact.

Judge Natalie R. Haupt

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Civil cases

A courtesy copy should be e-mailed to the Magistrate assigned to the case. (For Magistrate Amanda Paar Conroy, AMPaar@starkcountyohio.gov; for Magistrate Michelle Hay, Mhhay@starkcountyohio.gov.)

Summary: A courtesy copy of the proposed jury-instruction materials should be emailed to the assigned magistrate.

Judge Chryssa N. Hartnett

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Civil cases

A courtesy copy should be e-mailed to the Magistrate assigned to the case. For Magistrate Amanda Paar Conroy, AMPaar@starkcountyohio.gov; for Magistrate Michelle Hay, Mhhay@starkcountyohio.gov.)

Summary: A courtesy copy of the trial briefs and motions in limine should be emailed to the assigned magistrate.

Judge Chryssa N. Hartnett

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Civil cases

Copies shall be delivered to chambers.

Summary: Copies of the required trial documents must be delivered to chambers.

Judge Kristin G. Farmer
Common questions about Stark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Stark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?

Judge Frank G. Forchione: Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 1 copy. One copy of all proposed trial exhibits and a descriptive exhibit index must be furnished to the court no later than two working days before trial.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section JUDGE FORCHIONE’S TRIAL PROTOCOL

Judge Natalie R. Haupt: Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions, responses, and replys. Details: by email. Dispositive motions, responses, and replies must be emailed to opposing counsel, with courtesy copies emailed to the court contact. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Dispositive Motions

Judge Chryssa N. Hartnett: Courtesy-copy rule applies for proposed jury instructions. Details: delivery one week before trial, by email. A courtesy copy of the proposed jury-instruction materials should be emailed to the assigned magistrate. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section TRIAL AND TRIAL FILINGS: Proposed Jury Instructions

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