FCMC Judge H. William Pollitt, Jr.

JUDGE H. WILLIAM POLLITT, JR.

Franklin County Municipal Court General Division 375 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Courtroom 12A
Appointed to the bench 1996(unexpired term). Elected 2003 to current term

Bailiff	Mary Ellen Cain 614-645-8697
Secretary	Debbi McKean 614-645-7745
Fax	614-645-7185

Education	B.S. - Ohio State University, 1970 J.D. - Capital University Law School, 1974
Experience	Legal Practice: 1974-1978 Senior Assistant City Attorney, Prosecutor Division - City of Columbus 1978-1996 Referee, Juvenile Diversion Program - City of Upper Arlington 1987-1996

Commencement of Action and General Procedures
Motions and Briefs	Motion hearings are held prior to actual trial dates.
Continuances	Within reason, liberal continuances are granted.
Civil Pretrial Procedures
Pretrial conferences and orders	All parties exchange discovery materials and be prepared to discuss settlement.
Criminal Pretrial Procedures
Pretrial conferences and orders	Attorney should be prepared to discuss case with prosecutor concerning questions of law, motions, and strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Trial
General	The court will allow the attorneys to try their cases within the Rules of Evidence and without interference from the court.
Decorum	Attorneys should be prompt, polite and prepared. I try to conduct my courtroom in a relaxed manner and treat everyone with dignity and respect