Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (2024)

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Criminal, Civil, and Domestic Case Records

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Background Check Information

The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers instructions for obtaining a criminal background check from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division Opinions

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Attorney General Opinions

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Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division Forms

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Domestic Relations Forms

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Probate Forms

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Online Self-Help Forms

Complete Ohio court forms using an interactive interview process; completed forms can be saved and printed. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.

Protection Order Forms and Information

View and download domestic violence, juvenile, and stalking or sexually-oriented offense protection order forms for use in Ohio courts. Links to related legal resources and publications are included.

Legal Forms and Information for Seniors

Pro Seniors offers interactive and downloadable forms and information for Ohio seniors, including power of attorney, simple will, advance directives, civil protection order, expungement, and child custody, support or visitation affidavit.

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Dispute Resolution

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Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Foreclosure Information

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Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division Local Rules

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Cuyahoga County Drug Court

View information about the Cuyahoga County Drug Court, a program of the Court of Common Pleas that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.

Cuyahoga County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Court

View information about the Cuyahoga County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Court (MHDD), a program of the Court of Common Pleas that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health or developmental disability problems.

Cleveland Area Mediation

The Cleveland Mediation Center offers mediation programs, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court.

Child Support

The Ohio Office of Child Support offers information and services related to child support, including paternity, support orders, modification, enforcement, collection, payment, and forms.

Juvenile Justice System Information

View an informational guide and videos that explain the Ohio juvenile justice system.

Parenting Guide

View a parenting time guide for Ohio parents living apart.

Citizen Brochures and Small Claims Guide

The Ohio Judicial Conference offers a guide to small claims court, and brochures on topics such as jury service, legal terminology, mediation, and self-representation in legal proceedings.

Court Rules

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Dispute Resolution Information

View information about arbitration and mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to mediation services, rosters of local mediators, and a guide to selecting a mediator are provided.

Domestic Violence Help

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network offers information for victims of domestic violence and links to additional resources and services.

Domestic Violence Resources and Information

View information and publications about domestic violence issues, including elder abuse, teen dating, and juvenile exposure to abuse. Links to protection order forms, legal resources, and advocacy organizations are also provided.

Foreclosure and Eviction Information and Resources

View information and resources for Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure, including foreclosure mediation information and resources for renters facing eviction.

Local Court Rules

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Victim Help

The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers information for crime victims, including victims' compensation, notification, cyber safety, and a searchable directory of victim services and resources.

Attorney General Legal Information

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Consumer Protection Information

The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers information and assistance to Ohio residents on cyber safety, identity theft, telephone solicitors, debt collection, elder fraud, and various other consumer scams. Search complaints, court decisions, and news on consumer issues, or file a consumer complaint form online.

Legal Information

The Ohio State Bar Association offers information for the public about lawyers, business-related resources, a Small Business handbook, legal tools, and publications on a variety of legal topics.

Legal Information for the Disabled

Disability Rights Ohio offers information on various legal topics of interest to disabled persons.

Legal Pamphlets for Seniors

Legal and long-term care resources are offered by Pro Senior, including hotline directories, downloadable pamphlets on topics of interest to seniors, and volunteer legal services.

Ohio Constitution, Laws, and Regulations

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Supreme Court Law Library

View information about the Ohio Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, description of available materials and services, and an online Ask-a-Librarian service.

Cuyaghoga County Public Defender

View information about the Cuyaghoga County Public Defender's Office, which provides free legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, and for some juvenile and children's services cases.

Cuyahoga County Lawyer Complaints

View information about filing a grievance against a Cuyahoga County attorney, with links to the required forms and answers to frequently asked questions.

Cuyahoga County Lawyer Referral

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online request form.

Cuyahoga County Victim/Witness Help

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office offers information about the criminal justice process and victims' rights, including services to crime victims and witnesses, case status notification, court accompaniment, and assistance with victim impact statements and compensation applications. Links to additional resources are provided.

Northeastern Ohio Legal Assistance

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland offers free civil legal help to low-income residents of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties. A telephone application line, locations of local offices, information about programs, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.

Domestic Violence Legal Assistance

The Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center offers free legal services to crime victims, and provides links to counseling services, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and local victim assistance programs. A Crime Victims Rights Toolkit is also available.

Public Defender

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender offers information about its representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases, with links to local county public defenders and appointed counsel.

Attorney Directory

Search for attorneys admitted to practice in Ohio by name, registration number, and location.

Complaints Against Lawyers and Judges

View instructions for filing an official complaint against a lawyer or judge in Ohio, with answers to frequently asked questions, rules, and a link to the complaint form.

File a Consumer Complaint

Complete an online form to file a consumer complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. A live chat with an agent is also available for general inquiries and assistance.

Lawyer Referral and Information Services

View a list of Ohio lawyer referral and information services by geographic area served, and a list of registered prepaid legal service providers.

Legal Assistance for Seniors

Pro Seniors provides Ohio residents over 60 with free legal assistance by telephone in all counties, in-person staff attorney assistance, and referrals to private attorneys who will assist low-income seniors for a reduced fee.

Legal Assistance for the Disabled

Disability Rights Ohio provides free legal assistance to disabled persons on a variety of matters, including disability abuse, neglect, and discrimination, and access to assistive technology devices, special education, housing, employment, voting rights, and community integration.

Legal Assistance for Western Ohio and Migrant Farmworkers

Legal Aid of Western Ohio and Advocates for Basic Legal Equality provide free civil legal services for low-income residents of 32 western Ohio counties, and for migrant farmworkers statewide. A toll-free telephone line, online application forms in English and Spanish, and local office contacts are included.

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