Q: What are my options for recourse in Ohio if a butler county juvenile court employee informed me incorrectly?
Had CS hearing for contempt- couldnt make it. Warrant issued. Paid to get recalled, was issued new hearing (employee came out, handed me new date paper & said “be there”). Again, date conflicting. I asked how to reschedule. She refused to go back (hearing was done w/ me in the lobby) to ask judge for diff date since she was “just giving me paperwork” & told me to file a continuance. I asked “Can I just file now since Im here?” Response “No you have to file WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF HEARING”. She couldve said “I cant say” but she didnt (I- & apparently she- saw this as a timeframe ? not as legal advice ? no need for rudeness). I filed 8 days prior & was denied saying file “14+ DAYS PRIOR” & warrant results. This is also the same court that (in prev attempts to file for custody) *voluntarily* told us we were filing wrong form & gave us a diff form to file than requested only to take our $ & say the same thing in the end w/ new form they provided. Cant $ attorney otherwise Id just $ my sons CS!
A: The employees cannot give legal advice. There are literally signs all over every court stating this. YOU are responsible for either hiring an attorney or learning the rules through independent research. Appear before the court ASAP and make your explanation. Better yet, invest in actually hiring an attorney who regularly practices in your court. You have no cause of action against an employee of the court, however.
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