The Summit County Courthouse
The Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, is a court of general jurisdiction, handling both criminal and civil cases. The Common Pleas Court is charged with dispensing justice, resolving disputes, and protecting the constitutional rights of those who appear before the Court.
New Fee Application Process
Effective Monday, April 19, 2021
Juror Information
When you are called to be a juror, you become a very important person in our legal system…
Adult Probation
The County of Summit, Adult Probation Department, is part of the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas…
Case Search
External Link that takes you to a website that allows you to search court cases.

Felony Appointment Process
All attorney’s seeking felony appointments in Summit County must…
Virtual Access to Trials
Information on how to view trials in the court
Historical Records
External Link that takes you to a website that allows you to search Historical Records

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Latest News
September 7, 2023
SUMMIT COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION IMPLEMENTS OFFICE OF BACKLOG REDUCTION & HIRES RETIRED JUDGE RICHARD REINBOLD TO MANAGE IT
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Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division encourages attorneys with pending civil lawsuits to participate in Settlement Week 2023
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Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division encourages attorneys with pending civil lawsuits to participate in Settlement Week 2023
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