Hancock County Common Pleas Court and Adult Probation Department will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012, for Memorial Day.
General Information
The General Division of the Hancock County Common Pleas Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction that was created by the Ohio Constitution and established in Article IV, Section 1. It is charged with providing prompt and fair resolution of litigation in civil, criminal and domestic cases in the Findlay/Hancock County community.
As outlined in the Ohio Constitution, Article IV, Section 4, the General Division of the Hancock County Common Pleas Court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases and civil cases of a serious nature. Civil cases arise from a broad spectrum of issues, including but not limited to, negligence actions, appeals of decisions of administrative agencies, contract or labor disputes, foreclosure actions, declaratory judgment actions and actions for injunctive relief.
The Hancock County Common Pleas Court also has a Domestic Relations Division. This division of the Court has jurisdiction over divorce, dissolution, alimony, child support, annulment and custody in family disputes.
This website was designed to share information with the citizens of the Findlay/Hancock County community about their Court and its various departments. We continue to strive to offer effective services to all Findlay/Hancock County citizens and appreciate your continued support of the Court and the Court staff.
Judicial News
Latest news from the Ohio Judicial System
Law and Leadership Institute to Graduate First Class in June 2012
Thu, 10 May 2012
What began as a summer pilot program through the Ohio Supreme Court for 40 students in 2008 has now evolved into a year-round program serving nearly 400 high school students throughout Akron, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo and Dayton. In June, the first 19 graduates of the Law and Leadership Institute (LLI), LLC will receive their diplomas. View full story.
Grandson Visits Site Where Grandfather Died in Blast
Tue, 08 May 2012
Michael Ridge wanted to see the exact place where his grandfather, William Free Stephenson, died. View full story.
Chief Justice O'Connor Speaks at OSBA Convention
Thu, 03 May 2012
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor told the membership of the Ohio State Bar Association today that properly funding Ohio’s courts not only keeps courthouse doors open but serves a far greater purpose: ensuring access to justice for the state’s citizens. View full story.