Approval of Orders & Judgments

All Judgments and Orders involving Change of Custody, Support and Change of Domicile must be approved by the Friend of the Court before they are submitted to the Judge.

Court Holidays Observed

View the court holidays observed throughout the year.

Courtroom Etiquette

Read through details of expected courtroom etiquette such as rules around silence and talking; cell phone rules; and what is allowed on your person when in court.

Dates Not Available For Hearings (PDF)

Annual calendar of dates Judge Rappleye is not available for hearings.

Domestic Matters

Find court forms, schedules, orders, reconciliation information, and more.

Ex Parte Communication

"Ex parte communication" is a direct or indirect communication on the substance of a pending case without the knowledge, presence, or consent of all parties involved in the matter.

Inventory Fee Calculator

Compute your inventory fee with a built-in calculator, and view details on how the inventory fee is calculated according to law and policy.

Neglect & Delinquency Matters

Find the related schedule, calendar, and helpful links.

Probate Form Packets

Probate Court employees are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. Probate Court employees are also prohibited by law from helping with the completion of these forms.

Request a Video

In order to obtain a copy of a digital video recording, the Digital Video Copy Request Form must be completed and sent to the Clerk's Office with a check.

Schedule

View the probate court schedule including domestic week schedule, and the neglect / delinquency week schedule.

Self Representation

Find descriptions of terminology, where to seek advice or attorney counsel, and more.

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