Ohio Legal Overview: Lima The Lima metropolitan area in Ohio is defined by the Census Bureau as covering Allen County. The Lima, OH MSA is a part of the larger Lima–Van Wert–Wapakoneta combined statistical area. Apart from the Lima MSA, the three county CSA also includes the Van Wert and Wapakoneta micropolitan areas. The main trial court for Allen County is the general division of the court of common pleas. Listed below are the main cities and towns in the Lima metro area.
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1. The Allen County Court of Common Pleas, General Division handles all the felony prosecutions and large civil lawsuits. The court of common pleas also has three additional and separate divisions in Lima for domestic relations, juvenile cases, and probate matters. The Lima Municipal Court has limited jurisdiction over traffic violations, misdemeanors, and civil lawsuits which do not exceed $15,000. The municipal court also handles small claims not exceeding $3,000. Appeals against these trial courts in Allen County must be filed with the Third District Court of Appeals.
Trending Legal Topics: As the highest court in the state, the Ohio Supreme Court may agree to review the intermediate appellate court’s verdict. Federal lawsuits in Allen County are to be filed with the Toledo Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Bankruptcy petitions must likewise be filed with the Toledo Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. All federal appeals from the state of Ohio are heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
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