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Rules 1 through 12

Rule Title Link
Rule 1 Individual Assignment View
Rule 2 The Judiciary View
Rule 3 Duties of Counsel View
Rule 4 Criminal Practice View
Rule 5 Traffic Practice View
Rule 6 Civil Practice View
Rule 7 Magistrates View
Rule 8 Assignment & Jury Commissioners View
Rule 9 Duties of Clerk View
Rule 10 Court Reporters View
Rule 11 Small Claims Practices View
Rule 12 Termination of Cases View

Rule 13

Schedule Title Link
Schedule 4.01
Schedule 4.02
Schedule 4.03
Schedule 4.04
Schedule 4.041
 Misdemeanor Bail Schedule - Ohio Residents
Misdemeanor Bail Schedule - Exceptions
Misdemeanor Bail Schedule - Non Residents
OMVI Bail Exception
Domestic Violence Bail Exception
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Schedule 4.05 Fines in Misdemeanor Cases - Columbus View
Schedule 5.04 Fines in Traffic Cases- Columbus Fines in Traffic Cases - Ohio Revised Code View
Schedule 6.00 Franklin County Home Incarceration Program View
Schedule 7.00 PUCO Fine Schedule - Ohio Revised Code View
Schedule 8.01 Fines in Misdemeanor Cases - Upper Arlington View
Schedule 9.00 Costs and Fees - FCMC View
Schedule 10.00 Fine Schedule - Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District View
Schedule 10.01 Fine Schedule - Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves View
Schedule 10.02 Fine Schedule - Fines for Violation of Rules and Regulations for Parks Located in the Unincorporated Areas of Hamilton Township View
Schedule 10.03 Fine Schedule - Fines for Violations of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1547, and the Rules of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft View
Schedule 11.00 Fines for Fire Code Violation - Prairie Township View
Schedule 11.01 Fines for Fire Code Violation - Franklin Township View
Schedule 11.02 Fines for Fire Code Violation - Madison Township (Canal Winchester and Groveport) View
Schedule 11.03 Fine Schedule - Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife View

Rules 14 through 17

Rule Title Link
Rule 14 Form Entries & Abbreviations View
Rule 15 Case Flow Management Procedure View
Rule 16 Appointed Counsel View
Rule 17 Parking Violation Appeal Process View