Stark County Probate Court makes changes

CANTON The Stark County Probate Court has revised its previously issued COVID-19 mitigation procedures, effective this week.

Here are the rules through at least May 1, according to a press release from Judge Dixie Park:

• Filings must be made by mail or e-mail; e-mail filings require prior approval and do not include original pleadings; filings which must be made in person, should contact the Court first at 330-451-7755 — a drop-off box will be provided outside the filing desk.

• Pretrials and uncontested hearings will be conducted by phone or video. Parties not represented by an attorney should contact the Court for instructions.

• Guardianship review, emergency guardianship and Adult Protective Services hearings will be conducted by phone or video.

• All contested matters are postponed.

• Mediations will be held by phone or video.

• Eldercare coordinations will be conducted by phone or video.

• Guardianship training is postponed until June.

• Adoption hearings will be video conference or rescheduled and notice of the new hearing date will be mailed. Uncontested name change hearings will be rescheduled and go forward by video conference.

• Marriage license applications are by appointment only. Call 330-451-7755 to make an appointment. Complete the application and have necessary documentation prior to appointment.

• The court requests birth record corrections, delayed birth registrations and marriage record requests -- with fee -- be submitted by mail.

For more information, contact the court at the above phone number or visit: starkcountyohio.gov/probate

The court will review the temporary COVID-19 procedures on May 1.

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