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How can I find out about the status of my case filed in the Ohio Court of Claims?
Visit the Ohio Court of Claims Case Information Web site to find out about the status of your case or to download copies of pleadings.
How long will it take for my case to be heard and resolved by the Ohio Court of Claims?
Visit the Ohio Court of Claims Case Management Timeline Web site for information about the expected timeframe for a lawsuit filed in the Ohio Court of Claims.
What is the difference between the Ohio Court of Claims and the Attorney General’s Court of Claims?
The Ohio Court of Claims hears and decides all civil lawsuits for monetary damages filed against the state of Ohio. It is part of the Ohio Supreme Court system. The Ohio Attorney General's Court of Claims Defense Section, on the other hand, represents and defends the state of Ohio in civil lawsuits filed in the Ohio Court of Claims.
What is the statute of limitations for lawsuits filed in the Ohio Court of Claims?
Generally, there is a two-year statute of limitations on claims for monetary damages brought against the state of Ohio in the Ohio Court of Claims.
Who can be sued in civil lawsuits filed in the Ohio Court of Claims?
The state of Ohio is the only defendant in the Court of Claims. That includes the General Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Court of Claims, the offices of all elected state officials as well as state departments, boards, offices, commissions, agencies, institutions, colleges, universities, and other entities.