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- Each county has a Court of Common Pleas (sometimes with specialized divisions by subject), which deals with criminal felony cases and civil cases over $500. The Court of Claims has statewide jurisdiction over civil cases against the state of Ohio and claims for compensation for crime victims.
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Supreme Court Jurisdiction. The Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Ohio. Most of its cases are appeals from the 12 district courts of appeals. The Court may grant leave to appeal felony cases from the courts of appeals and may direct a court of appeals to certify its record in any civil or misdemeanor case that the Court finds to be ...
The Court of Claims has original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil actions filed against the state of Ohio and its agencies. The court also hears appeals from decisions made by the attorney general on claims allowed under the Victims of Crime Act.
Court of Common Pleas, General Division – has original jurisdiction over all criminal felony cases, civil stalking protection orders, all civil actions in which the amount in controversy is generally greater than $5,000 and jurisdiction over the appeals of decisions of certain administrative agencies.
What do municipal and county courts do? Municipal and county courts have limited jurisdiction and can only hear civil cases that fall within that court's territorial area, and only if the claim does not exceed $15,000. (Note: Jurisdiction refers to the power and authority of a court to hear a case.
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Municipal and county courts have limited jurisdiction and can only hear civil cases that fall within that court's territorial area, and only if the claim does not exceed $15,000. (Note: "Jurisdiction" may refer either to the geographical area or to the type of case over which a court has authority.)
Jan 17, 2024 · Each county has a Court of Common Pleas (sometimes with specialized divisions by subject), which deals with criminal felony cases and civil cases over $500. The Court of Claims has statewide jurisdiction over civil cases against the state of Ohio and claims for compensation for crime victims.
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The Court of Claims has original jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil actions filed against the state of Ohio and its agencies. The court also hears appeals from decisions made by the attorney general on claims allowed under the Victims of Crime Act.