Legal Practice in the Norwalk Municipal Court is restricted by law to Attorneys who are licensed by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Court employees including the Judge are prohibited by statue from giving legal advice which includes selection and preparation of documents.
EFFECTIVE 01-01-2024 please be advised that the Ohio Tax Commissioner has determined that pursuant to R.C. 5703.47, the interest rate for the calendar year 2024 is eight percent (8%).
The Court also has jurisdiction in civil cases where the amount claimed does not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs. The small claims division has a monetary limit not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs.
To have appropriate jurisdiction you must be able to answer yes to ONE of the following statements:
Effective June 1st, 2018, the civil filing fees shall be as follows:
| 22.1 | Complaint in Forcible Detention $6.00 for each additional defendant |
$121.00 |
| 22.2 | Civil Complaint $6.00 for each additional defendant |
$101.00 |
| 3. | Personal or Residence Service (additional fee required) | $10.00 |
| 22.4 | Execution of Property | $100.00 |
| 22.5 | Proceedings in Aid (non wage) (Plus $1.00 fee made out to Garnishee) |
$30.00 |
| 22.6 | Garnishment Personal Earnings | $85.00 |
| 22.7 | Debtor's Exam Civil | $25.00 |
| 22.8 | Writ of Restitution (you supply your own movers) | $60.00 |
| 22.9 | Cognovit Judgment | $111.00 |
| 22.10 | Certificate of Judgments | $5.00 |
| 11. | Certificate of Judgment for Transfer to Our Court | $101.00 |
| 22.12 | Publication Service | $150.00 |
| 12. | Precipe for Subpoenas Must Be Accompanied by Fees for One Day's Attendance Plus Mileage (Each Witness - $12.00 plus mileage) |
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| 22.14 | Jury Fees Deposit | $360.00 |
| 22.15 | The Clerk Shall Refuse to File and Act on Any Matter Requiring a Deposit of Costs Unless and Until the Deposit Has Been Made. Each Execution, Proceedings in Aid, Garnishment, or Like Proceeding Shall Require a Deposit of Costs According to the Above Schedule | |
| 22.16 | Small Claims Filing Fee (One Defendant) $6.00 for each additional defendant |
$64.00 |
| 22.17 | Small Claims Debtor's Exam | $7.50 |
| 22.18 | Court of Appeals ($150.00 Court of Appeals & $25.00 Court) |
$175.00 |
Please be advised that the defendant must live in, have his/her place of business in, or the incident occurred in the Court’s jurisdiction (all of Huron County except Lyme or Sherman Townships). The fee for a Small Claims Complaint is $64.00 with one defendant, $6.00 for each additional defendant in the same action. Make your check/money order payable to Norwalk Municipal Court. The Court does not accept Credit/Debit Card for payment in the Civil Department.
We need a complete mailing address for all parties, including zip code. Your telephone number is required. The defendant’s telephone number would be helpful.
The number of required copies is as follows: (1) an original signed copy; (2) one copy for each defendant; and (3) one copy to return to you, the plaintiff. If you will be mailing your completed complaint, you must include the required copies. it will also be necessary for you to have your signature notarized.
If you are bringing the complaint into the court for filing, you may wait until you present your filing and the court can make copies for you for $.10 a page. Also, you may wait to sign the complaint and a deputy clerk will witness your signature for $1.00.
It is not necessary to attach exhibits since their presentation is required only at the time of the hearing. However, if you refer to an “exhibit(s)” in your statement of claim, you must attach a copy of the exhibit(s) to each copy of the complaint.
OHIO LAW NOW REQUIRES THAT YOU REMOVE ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND/OR ALL ACCOUNT NUMBERS (BANK, CREDIT CARD, ETC.) FROM ALL DOCUMENTS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT.
You may be awarded interest from the date of the incident. If you do not know that date, you may have interest awarded from the date of judgment at a maximum of 8% per annum.