Local Rules
Please take note that the following Athens Common Pleas Court Local Court Rules, Civil/Criminal Administrative Order and Domestic Relations Administrative Order go into effect 01/01/2021. These supersede all prior Athens Common Pleas Local Rules of Court.
As a result, the mandatory e-filing date for civil documents for Athens Common Pleas Court General Division and Domestic Relations Division begins January 1, 2021. Criminal filings are required to be electronically filed. Fax filings are no longer accepted by the Athens County Clerk of Courts. Criminal and civil subpoenas will continue to be processed as before.
After January 1, 2021 documents filed with the Athens County Clerk of Courts will need to be done electronically except for pro-se parties who may continue to file paper documents at the clerk's window. Payment is due upon filing and documents whether electronically or by hand unless exempted by rule in both criminal and civil cases unless exempt. Protection orders will continue to be processed by hand at the window.