Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Lucas County Common Pleas Court will not discriminate against qualified individuals with either physical or mental disabilities in its services, programs, or activities. To this end, the Court strives to make reasonable accommodations for Court users with disabilities that are consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The ADA does not require the Lucas County Common Pleas Court to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

The Court will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability, or any group of individuals with disabilities, to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Accessibility

The Lucas County Common Pleas Court is committed to providing all people with equal access to the Court. We continually refine our website to conform to accessibility standards and provide our online information in an accessible format. If you have accessibility issues, please contact the Court’s Human Resources Department or the Office of the Court Administrator.

There are accessible public entrances to the Courthouse on Michigan Street and North Erie Street.

Service Animals

Individuals with service animals are welcomed in Lucas County Common Pleas Court offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. Service animals are defined by the ADA as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

Some state and local laws define service animals more broadly than the ADA. Information about Ohio’s laws can be reviewed here.

Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not considered service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA, and the Court reserves the right to deny access to such animals in Common Pleas Court courtrooms and offices. If you have a question about whether your animal meets ADA guidelines, please contact the Court’s Human Resources Department or the Office of the Court Administrator.

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