Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio
Effective dates
When do court orders go into effect, on the date of the court hearing or on the date that they are filed at the recorders office?
Asked on 11/22/00, 8:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes
Gregg A. Manes, Esq.
Re: Effective dates
The Court speaks through its journal. Therefore, it becomes law when the entry is filed with the Clerk of Courts. Sometimes you can speed up the time by having your lawyer prepare the entry pronto.
Answered on 12/07/00, 4:42 pm