Judge Alison M. Breaux Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 192 rules apply across Summit 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
Attorney fee application
Applications for attorney fees and expense reimbursement must be submitted on the appropriate form.
Applies to
Appointed counsel fee request
Must include
affidavit of indigency
Payment or expense reimbursement for appointed representation requires submission of the OPD-1026 motion, entry, and certification and an Affidavit of Indigency approved by the assigned judge.
Applies to
Appointed counsel fee request
Fee requests for post-conviction matters or subsequent billing on an active case must identify that information and the matter type in the specified OPD-1026 section, using the assigned judge’s decision date as the termination date.

Filing Timing

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Deadline
7 calendar days
A party may file a memorandum contra objections or an appeal reply within seven days after the objections or appeal is filed.
Deadline
30 calendar days
When needed to support objections or an appeal, the moving party must file the transcript within 30 days after filing, unless the judge extends the time in writing because the court reporter cannot complete it.
Deadline
60 calendar days
Fees will not be paid if the Item 11 payment request is submitted to the County Fiscal Office more than 60 days after case termination, unless the Administrative Judge approves.

Service

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Deadline
3 calendar days
A written praecipe for transcript must be served on the chief court reporter within three days after the specified objections, appeal, contra objections, or appeal reply is filed.
Deadline
2 calendar days
A judgment creditor requesting an Order of Sale must serve written notice under Civ.R. 5 on the judgment debtor and each other party no later than two weeks before the scheduled sale.
Deadline
7 calendar days
At least seven calendar days before the sale, the judgment creditor must file a copy of the written notice with proof of service endorsed on it.

Fees

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Appointed counsel for an indigent felony defendant may not request or receive fees for the appointment from any source without prior Court approval; the Court will discharge counsel by journal entry.
Voir dire transcripts are not provided at County or State expense for indigent defendants’ appeals unless the trial judge approves an application showing good cause.
Court-appointed attorney fees are governed by the maximum-fee schedule fixed by the County Council.

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About Judge Alison M. Breaux

Judge Breaux graduated with honors from Kent State University and entered the University of Akron, School of Law in 1998. During her time in law school, Breaux competed statewide and nationally in several trial competitions, including the National Trial Academy and Tournament of Champions. She graduated in 2001 and began practicing as a civil law firm. As a litigator, she represented various types of clients, from individual claimants, to business owners to insurance companies in an array of civil suits including personal injury, torts, contract disputes, product liability and employment law. In 2004 Breaux left the civil arena to practice criminal defense where she represented individuals, often indigent, charged with crimes at both the misdemeanor and felony level. In 2012 Breaux was appointed as a magistrate in the Akron Municipal Court where she presided over cases primarily in landlord/tenant disputes, small monetary claims and evictions. After five years on the bench as a magistrate, Breaux was elected in 2016 to the Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division in 2017. She currently maintains a docket of 450 cases – both civil (foreclosures, administrative appeals, and litigation – personal injury, business and contract disputes, medical malpractice and wrongful death) and criminal (low level drug and theft offenses to arson, sexual assault, felonious assault, trafficking in drugs to murder). In January 2018 Judge Breaux set out to develop the first felony mental health court in Summit County. Garnering partnerships from local agencies and organizations dedicated to helping those diagnosed with mental illness, Breaux was able to begin the HOPE (Healing, Opportunity, Progress and Empowerment) Mental Health Court Program in the fall of 2018. The Program is designed to assist individuals diagnosed with severe mental illnesses to develop the ability to live positive, healthy and stable lives in the community. As one participant described the program: “Because of the dedicated team led by Judge Breaux, HOPE Court is guaranteed to guide a person towards leading a stable and healthy life. I have a Team ready and willing to help and to listen to my concerns. I am surrounded by people who care. Normally this much compassion is hard to find in the justice system.” Breaux was married in 2000 and currently lives in Akron, Ohio with her husband and their three children. She is an active member of the Akron Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Scanlon Inn of Court, and she serves on the boards of The United Way of Summit and Medina County, The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, and the Summit County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

**Courthouse:** 209 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308 (court phone 330.643.2162) **Court:** Judge Breaux’s Court Judge Breaux’s Courtroom is located on the Second Floor of the Main Courthouse. When you enter the Courthouse, you are on the Basement Level. **Chambers Staff** - Bailiff: Amanda Brown, 330.643.8160 - Judicial Attorney: Michael Dailey, 330.643.2242 - Judicial Assistant: Alexandria Lee, 330.643.2241 **Zoom Links** - Criminal Case Zoom Link – https://summitcpcourt.zoom.us/j/99895882547 - Civil Case Zoom Link – https://summitcpcourt.zoom.us/j/2852802166 **Fax:** 330.643.2413

Common questions about Judge Alison M. Breaux's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Alison M. Breaux?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for jury instructions and exhibits. Details: delivery 14 days before trial. Fourteen days before trial, provide and/or file jury instructions, witness lists, and exhibits with the court and provide courtesy copies to opposing counsel and the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

Does Judge Alison M. Breaux require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Alison M. Breaux's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. If discovery issues arise, counsel must contact the court before filing a motion to compel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

How may parties contact Judge Alison M. Breaux's chambers?

For difficulties with Zoom, users may contact the judicial assistant by phone or email.

View ruleSource: page 2, section VIDEO CONFERENCES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Alison M. Breaux?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Mutually agreed extensions are favored, but extensions and continuances require motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

What filing deadlines does Judge Alison M. Breaux set?

Motions in limine are due 28 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL - Civil

Complete rules summary for Judge Alison M. Breaux

If discovery issues arise, counsel must contact the court before filing a motion to compel.

Mutually agreed extensions are favored, but extensions and continuances require motions.

Dispositive motions, responses, and reply briefs are permitted under the Civil Rules or CMO; sur-replies require leave of court.

Fourteen days before trial, provide and/or file jury instructions, witness lists, and exhibits with the court and provide courtesy copies to opposing counsel and the court.

Motions in limine are due 28 days before trial.

For difficulties with Zoom, users may contact the judicial assistant by phone or email.