Court of Common Pleas
County of Summit
General Division

209 SOUTH HIGH STREET
AKRON, OHIO 44308

For Immediate Release

January 25, 2026

SUMMIT COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER – some Zoom hearings will proceed
Summit County Court of Common Pleas announced today that the Court will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather.
Administrative Judge Alison McCarty said “In-person Court operations are being halted out of an abundance of care for court employees and the general public who may experience great difficulties traveling to the courthouse in the current conditions. Employees will be working remotely.”
No in-person proceedings will take place at the courthouse. Judge Joy Oldfield will conduct all of her Monday Call Day hearings via Zoom. No hearings with jail inmates will occur and will be rescheduled. Judges Christine Croce and Jennifer Towell are moving their Monday Call Day hearings to Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at all the same previously scheduled times.
General Division Judges have delayed all other trials, arraignments and court proceedings set for tomorrow. If you are unsure whether your hearing will proceed virtually, please contact the bailiff of the court in which you are set. Individuals, jurors and others scheduled to appear before the court may receive a text, email or voicemail with specific instructions. You may also check the court’s website for additional information. www.summitcpcourt.net.
The Adult Probation Department is closed as well. All probation employees will be working remotely. If you are on probation and are scheduled to meet tomorrow, please contact your probation officer by phone or email for reporting instructions.

The Summit County Clerk’s Office, Probate and Domestic Relations Courts are also closed.

Information regarding the status of other County Offices may be found on their respective websites.

Contact: Deniela Williams
Public Information Officer & Community Relations Liaison
330.643.7840 DWilliams@summitcpcourt.com