Welcome
"The mission of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is to provide a forum
for the fair, impartial and timely resolution of civil and criminal cases."
Unlike the other divisions of the Common Pleas Court, the General Division, having "general jurisdiction" will hear civil matters with a value of greater than $15,000, criminal matters where the crimes are defined by statute as felonies, and other certain criminal offenses.
Recent News
2019 Unclaimed Funds Report
Not all the money awarded to defendants in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court cases in 2019 has been claimed.
Criminal Justice Council Meeting 1/7/20
The next public meeting of the Cuyahoga County Criminal Justice Council (CJC) is Tuesday, January 7, at 9:30am.
Judge Sheehan Sworn-In As OCPJA Chair
Judge Brendan J. Sheehan was sworn in December 3, 2019, to a two-year term as the fourth vice-chair of Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association.
Judge Fuerst Enters CM-Law Hall of Fame
Judge Nancy A. Fuerst was inducted into the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Hall of Fame on Friday, October 25.
Featured Events
Drug Court Graduation
2/6/2020
The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Drug Court is hosting a ceremony for those completing their treatment program.
