Upper Sandusky Municipal Court
Judge James M. Ruhlen
Jane Frey, Clerk
Civil Division
The civil division is responsible for handling general civil cases seeking money judgements: personal injury, property damage, contracts and forcible entry and detainer (evictions). The maximum amount of damages may not exceed $15,000.00.
The civil division also handles trusteeships, appeals to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and rent escrow deposits. It is important to keep in mind that the civil division is separate from small claims, which handles monetary claims up to $6,000.00.
To file a civil case in the Upper Sandusky Municipal Court, the action must have occurred or the defendant must reside within the Court's jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of this Court includes all of Wyandot County.
The Court cannot offer any legal advice or assist in the completion or filing of a complaint. If you have questions, you are advised to seek legal counsel. The Court may not appoint an attorney to represent you in civil matters. If you feel you need an attorney and cannot afford one, you may contact Legal Aid Services of Northwest Ohio at 1-800-837-8908.
Civil Court Costs
$15,000.00
| Complaint - Certified Mail Service with two defendants | $135.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $20.00 |
| Alias Precipe for Service | $10.00 |
| Amended Complaint | $50.00 |
| Service By Publication | $275.00 |
| Cross Complaint, Counterclaim and Third Party Complaint | $25.00 |
| Civil Action w/Attachment or Garnishment | $205.00 |
| Replevin Action - Bailiff Service | $80.00 |
| Cognovit Judgment - Certified Mail | $125.00 |
| Trusteeship | $25.00 |
| Transfer for Improper Venue (also transfer to any Court) | $40.00 |
| Transfer In | $80.00 |
| Writ of Restitution | $70.00 |
| Execution | $50.00 |
| (Plus Mileage, Storage and Appraisal) | |
| Order and Show Cause | $25.00 |
| Revivor (Mandatory Order) Each | $50.00 |
| Motion to Set Aside Judgment Post Judgment Action | $50.00 |
| Garnishment of Wages | $80.00 |
| Garnishment Other Than Wages | $30.00 |
| Plus $1.00 for Financial Institute | |
| Photocopy for Each Page | $1.00 |
| Certified Copy with Photocopy | $2.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment | $15.00 |
| Transcript | $25.00 |
| Jury Demand | $200.00 |
| Calling off Jury | $50.00 |
| Subpoena | $25.00 |
| (Fee to the Court Plus Fees to Cover Witness Fees and Mileage When Applicable) | |
| Witness Fee (Per Day) | $12.00 |
| Jurors Fee (Per Day) | $20.00 |
| Appraiser Fee (For 3 Appraisers) | $75.00 |
| BMV License Suspension Appeal | $135.00 |
| 1st Time Driving Privileges | $0.00 |
| Amended Driving Privileges | $25.00 |
Landlord Tenant
| Forcible Entry and Detainer Action | $135.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $20.00 |
| TENANT - Landlord Application - Rent Escrow | 1% of Rent Deposit |
Civil Forms
| Eviction Complaint | 2 pages | 27KB |
| Notice to Leave Premises | 2 pages | 100KB |