MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division is to insure justice, thereby serving and protecting the public by:

• Providing access to fair, just and understandable forums for the timely resolution of differences and disputes;
• Applying and enforcing all laws in a timely and equitable manner; and
• Taking appropriate corrective, remedial, rehabilitative and preventive actions and using appropriate progressive programs.

The Vision of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division will provide the highest quality of justice and justice system services to Summit County communities by:

• Promoting cooperation among the courts, justice system and other community agencies and services;
• Initiating and implementing programs and policies designed to encourage ethical standards, enhance timely court performance and user accessibility;
• Using progressive court management technologies;
• Encouraging the use of appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms; and
• Continuously ascertaining, shaping and responding to the needs and expectations of court users and the community.