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The Common Pleas Courthouse will remain open late on Tuesday November 3, 2026 for Election Day. The Court will remain open until the polls close only for emergency filings related to the Election. If you need assistance on election Day after regular business hours (4:30pm-8:00pm),
please call either 419-450-0174 or 419-213-4492.

Welcome to the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas

The Lucas County Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction. As such, it has original jurisdiction over all criminal cases except minor offenses, civil stalking protection orders, jurisdiction over the appeals of decisions of certain administrative agencies, and jurisdiction over civil actions in which the amount in controversy is greater than $15,000 and jurisdiction over the appeals of decisions of certain administrative agencies.

About the Court