How can I obtain a CCS from a court in Ohio?

[wildthing]

What is the name of your state? Indiana

I am sueing someone for failure to repay a loan. When she lived in Ohio she was sued several times for failure to pay debts and for passing bad checks. I have those case numbers and I sent a letter to Richland County, Ohio (where she lived) and asked for a copy of the Cronological Case Summery for these cases. Their reply was that I needed to have an attorney "file the proper paperwork" to get this information. In Indiana a CCS is a matter of public record. Is that not the case in Ohio? And if so, how can I obtain one?

 

[AmosMoses]

My thoughts on this is that even though it is public record, it may well be they don't have to copy and mail it to you. I would think that would be why they are asking about paperwork, and I imagine that there is a procedure for getting this done. Not to oversimplify this, but why don't you call back, explain that you are a pro se litigant residing in another state, and ask them what the process is and what, if any, fees are due? Many times you will find that you get someone on the phone that is willing to help you out. Be polite and respectful, obviously, and ask them for help. The "proper paperwork" may simply be a written request with a check enclosed.

I realize you didn't ask this, but I can't help but wonder if it is really worth it for you to pursue this. What are the odds of getting anything from her? I realize that you don't want to simply let her off and I surely don't blame you for that, but is it worth your time, expense, and trouble? If so, or if it is a matter of principle to you, then by all means go for it, but if not, maybe it may be just one of those things that you hate to have happen to you, but they do anyway. I wish you the very best of luck in this matter however you choose to pursue it.

 

[wildthing]

Thanks for the advice.

More than anything, it's a matter of principal. But the fact that she got married last year and they are currently building a house (which has her name on the title and deed) makes me hopeful that I will see my money.