FAQ

Where do I go to get legal help?

The court provides the Self Represented Resource Center as a free service.

How can I contact the court?

The court is located at 373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

How can I contact the Clerk of Courts?

The Juvenile and Domestic divisions of the Clerk of Courts are located on the 4th floor of 373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Their phone number is (614) 525-4410.

How do I get a CPO?

A Civil Protection Order is a court order designed to stop violent or harassing behavior and to offer protection from the abuser. You can apply for a CPO if you are related to the respondent by blood or marriage and have lived with the respondent at any time; or you are living with or have lived with the respondent during the past five years; or you used to be married to the respondent; or you have a child with the respondent, whether or not you ever married or lived together. You can also get a CPO for any member of your household.

Learn more on the Supreme Court of Ohio Protection Order page.

Where can I get information about electronic filing (eFiling)?

For information regarding current e-Filing practices please visit the eFiling page.

Where can I find court forms?

Most court forms required for electronic filing are available on our website.

How do I eFile?

The Clerk of Courts has an eFiling-specific page and YouTube channel that provides the most current information.

Where can I find the Administrative Orders for Juvenile and Domestic Court?

What are the Court’s hours?

Visit the operation hours page.

How do I get a schedule of cases?

Visit the current Court Calendar.

Who are the Magistrates?

Review the bio provided for Domestic or Juvenile Magistrates.

Who are the Judges?

Review more information on Franklin County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judges.

How do I get an attorney?

This depends on what type of case you have. There are no court-appointed attorneys in domestic relations or juvenile private custody cases. Please contact the Columbus Bar Association for an attorney referral at: 614-221-0754 or visit the Columbus Bar Association website. If you are indigent and you desire to screen for a court-appointed attorney in non-divorce or private juvenile custody cases, please contact the Franklin County Public Defender, Juvenile Unit at 614-525-3194 or the Court’s Appointed Counsel Office at 614-525-3248. You may also use the Court’s Self Represented Resource Center.

What are the court costs to file my action?

Both the Domestic Relations fee schedule and the Juvenile Court fee schedule are available from the Clerk of Court’s website:

How do I become a Guardian Ad Litem and/or get on the court’s juvenile appointment list?

Visit the Assigned Council page.

May I appear electronically?

Unless otherwise specifically ordered, all parties and counsel must appear in person.

Has my case been continued?

Please call assignment at (614) 525-4407.

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