The Court of Common Pleas is a general jurisdiction consisting of four divisions: Civil, Criminal, Domestic Relations and Appellate. 

The Common Pleas Court has jurisdiction over adult felonies and civil cases with a disputed monetary amount in excess of $15,000.00. 

• The Criminal Division issues summons and warrants for all felony indictments presented by the grand jury.
• The Civil Division handles foreclosures, real estate, injunctions. and major civil cases (both injury and contract).

Marital, child support issues, and non-criminal domestic violence cases are heard by the Domestic Relations Court. Appeals to the Twelfth Appellate District are filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas.

Information regarding court procedures and practices can be found by accessing the Local Rules on the Common Pleas Court's website.