Divisions of the Common Pleas Court
The Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Common Pleas Court of Seneca County Ohio outline four divisions for the court.
General Division
Oversees all Felony Criminal cases, including grand jury and all civil cases including personal injury, contracts, torts, real estate, malpractice, appeals from state and county administrative agencies.
Domestic Relations
This division of the Court has jurisdiction over divorce, dissolution, legal separation, spousal support, child support, and custody in family disputes. It also hears cases involving certain types of protection order requests.
Additional Resources
Additional programming and services provided by the court.
Court Rules
The local Court Rules herein shall apply only to the General and Domestic Relations Divisions, except as otherwise specifically provided.
PIVOT Program
"Participating in Victory Transition" is a program that helps participants get back on the right path and assists with long-term sobriety.
Civil Mediation
Mediation is a process whereby the parties meet with a person not connected with the case, who is trained in dispute resolution.
Pretrial and Probation Services
This section deals with Pretrial and Probation Services