Ohio Northern Bankruptcy Court

The Lake County Clerk of Courts maintains records of legal matters and motor vehicle titles. The office files, dockets, indexes and preserves court pleadings for civil, felony criminal and domestic relation cases. It issues writs on summons, subpoenas, arrest warrants, as well as signs death warrants in capital cases. The Lake County Clerk of Courts collects court costs on more than 6,000 cases annually. It also issues the certificates of title to document the ownership of various vehicles, including automobiles and watercraft. The office collects sales taxes on motor vehicle sales. The Lake County Clerk of Courts additionally offers vehicle license plates. The office is a member of the Lake County's Data Board, Records Commission and Courthouse Security Committee.

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System specializes in providing probation and pretrial functions in the country s district courts. The system provides a variety of services, such as medical care, employment assistance, and substance abuse and mental health treatment. It investigates and supervises persons who are charged with and convicted of federal crimes. It prepares reports related to the release and sentencing decisions. The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System interviews defendants and offenders. The system intervenes in cases of serious crime and alcohol and drug abuse. It reviews court, school, military, financial and employment records. In addition, the system provides training to officers in investigations, report writing and retirement planning. The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System maintains a court in Cleveland.