(A) Upon the filing of civil actions or proceedings there shall be a sum deposited with the Clerk of Courts as security for costs in accordance with the following
schedule:
1. Civil Action $225.00
2. Divorce, Dissolution, Separation,
Annulment or Alimony 250.00
3. Post Decree Motions
(with support issues) 50.00
4. Post Decree Motions
(without support issues) 50.00
5. Out-of-County Receiver or Plaintiff 30.00
6. Foreign Sheriff 30.00
7. Jury Demand 270.00
8. Notice of Appeal 85.00
9. Praecipe for Order of Sale 550.00
10. Praecipe for Levy of Execution 85.00
11. Writ of Attachment, Replevin, Possession
or Restitution 115.00
Cross-Claims and Intervening Complaints 75.00
(Amended January 1, 2007)
(B) Whenever the sum deposited for costs reaches $25 or less the Clerk of Courts is hereby authorized to require one or more parties, as determined by the Clerk of Courts, to deposit with the Clerk of Courts additional security in an amount not to exceed $150.00, which is necessary to adequately secure costs. (Amended December 21, 1999)
(C) The requirements of this Rule are subject to the provisions of Sections 2323.30-31 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(D) When filing a praecipe for order for sale with the Clerk of Courts, a security deposit of $550.00 will be required. This will ensure payment to all parties incurring costs, regardless of the outcome of the Sheriff's sale. (Effective December 1, 1992)
a. If the property is sold through a Sheriff's sale, the security deposit will be returned to the depositor, to be disbursed upon journalization of a decree of confirmation. (Effective December 1, 1992)
b. If the property is not sold through a Sheriff's sale, the security deposit will be used to pay any incurred costs. Any amount of the security deposit not used will be returned to the depositor. Any costs not covered by the
security deposit will be billed to the depositor. The
security deposit will be disbursed upon journalization of an entry either terminating or vacating a Sheriff's sale.
(Effective December 1, 1992)
(E) When filing an entry terminating or vacating a Sheriff's sale, the entry should first be presented to the Clerk of Court's office to be costed out before presenting it to the Court for signature and journalization. (Effective December 1, 1992)