Geauga County Common Pleas Court

Court Type:Common Pleas
State:OH
County:Geauga
Street Address:100 Short Court Street
City:Chardon
Zip Code:44024
Phone:440- 279-2192
Hours:Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Website URL:https://co.geauga.oh.us/commonpleas/General-Division
Judge:Hon. Carolyn J. Paschke
Judge Phone:440-279-2190
Clerk:Sheila M. Bevington
Clerk Phone:440-279-1960
Clerk Email:smbevington@geaugacourts.org
Parking:Parking is available on the Chardon Square - be sure to park on the east side of the square (near the log cabin) as this is all day parking. Other zones are 2 and 3 hour zones. The courthouse parking lot requires a county pass. The gravel parking lot on the other side of East Park Street is available for Juror parking with proper documentation
Directions:From the West – approach via U.S. Route 6 East (Water Street) – turn left on the east side of the square onto E. Park – the Geauga County Courthouse will be on your left
Restrictions:For your safety, and all persons entering the building, a sheriff is located at the entrance. Everyone will pass through a metal detector, a cursory check of all purses, packages, backpacks, etc. will be conducted
Forms & Filing:Forms
Divisions / Services:Adult Probation
Dockets / Schedule / Calendar:Docket Search
Jury Service:Jury Duty
Languages:Multiple
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Special Access:Handicapped parking spaces are located on the east side of the courthouse and a ramp will lead you to the basement entrance. An elevator will then take you to your desired courtroom level
About / Additional Info:The jurisdiction of the Common Pleas Court General Division covers four categories of cases: criminal, civil, domestic relations, and administrative appeals. The criminal cases are all felonies which are the most serious crimes. Civil cases include personal injuries, business disputes, and property matters.
Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geauga_County_Courthouse