Ohio § 2303.081
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2303.081, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2303.081.
(A) Pleadings or documents may be filed with the clerk of court either in paper format
or in electronic format. (B)(1) The clerk shall determine whether the filing of pleadings or documents in electronic
format may be accomplished either by electronic mail or through the use of an online
platform. (2) The fee for filing pleadings or documents in electronic format may be paid after
the filing. The clerk shall not require that any fee for the filing of pleadings or documents
in electronic format be paid before the filing, unless the clerk has provided for
an electronic payment system for such filing. (3) The clerk shall not require a fee for the filing of pleadings or documents in electronic
format that is greater than the applicable fee for the filing of pleadings or documents
in paper format. (4) Divisions (B)(1), (2), and (3) of this section do not apply to the filing of pleadings
or documents in a probate court or juvenile court. (C) Pleadings and documents filed in paper format may be converted to an electronic format. Documents created by the clerk of court in the exercise of the clerk's duties may
be created in an electronic format. (D) When pleadings or documents are received or created in, or converted to, an electronic
format as provided in this section, the pleadings or documents in that format shall
be considered the official version of the record.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2303.081
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2303.081 cover?
Section 2303.081 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2303.081?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2303.081" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2303.081 apply to my situation?
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