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Probate Court | Allen County Common Pleas Court

1000 Wardhill Avenue, Lima, OH 45805

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Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Fees

Fixed fee for some services

Service area

Allen County, Ohio

Description

Serves as Probate Court for Allen County. Supervises the administration of the estate of a deceased person who was a legal resident of Allen County at the time of his or her death. Administers trusts that are part of a will. Has jurisdiction over adoptions, involuntary commitment of the mentally ill, land appropriations, and name changes. Issues marriage licenses and performs civil ceremonies.

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Allen County Common Pleas Court

Hears all proceedings wherein a person under the age of 18 is the primary subject of a complaint. The minor may be either committing the offense, such as a traffic violation or truancy, or may be the main person in a complaint, such as paternity or child abuse.