The Hancock County Common Pleas Court will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012 for President’s 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
Library Display Honors Black History Month
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Although Ohio was a free state in the 1800s, the state’s treatment of African Americans trying to build a new life was anything but free. In recognition of Black History Month, the Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library, for the first time, is displaying items from that piece of Ohio’s history. View full story.
Association Elects Municipal, County Judges as Officers
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Municipal and county court judges took the oath of office today after being elected to leadership positions by the membership of their association. View full story.
Findlay High School Wins Ohio Civics Competition
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
For the 11th consecutive year, students from Findlay High School in Findlay won the Ohio We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution High School State Competition. These students advance to represent Ohio at the We the People National Finals in Washington DC on April 28-30. View full story.