Provides the handling of all filings and hearings for the admission of wills; administers estates; provides applications and administration of guardianships and conservatorships; also provides adult protective services actions.

Provides prompt, fair and just resolution of litigation in civil and criminal cases.

Handles foreclosure cases and answers general procedural questions, but does not give legal advice. Foreclosure is an attempt by the holder of the mortgage or lien to have the property sold to satisfy the mortgage or lien. The borrower is sent a foreclosure summons and has 28 days to file a written answer with the Clerk of Courts. If the court decides that the borrower is in default, the house can be sold at a Sheriff's Auction. The borrower can still redeem the property up to eight days after the sale. Also handles partition and quiet title cases.

Presides over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, enforcement of support orders, establishment of certain foreign support cases, and regulation of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees. The court receives, processes, and adjudicates new divorce and dissolution filings as well as pre-decree and post-decree motions and pleadings. Collaborates with the Child Support Enforcement Division to modify issues relating to child support.

A judicial service organization serving the cities of Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake. Files misdemeanor criminal and civil cases, performs wedding ceremonies, processes small claims and tenant-landlord actions, and sponsors trusteeship program.

Provides the Juvenile Court which has jurisdiction to hear the following types of cases: Delinquent youth - those who have committed an offense, prior to their 18th birthday, that would be a crime if committed by an adult; Unruly youth - those who have committed a status offense that only applies to someone under the age of 18; Juvenile Traffic Offender - anyone who has committed a traffic offense prior to attaining the age of 18; Abused children - those children who have been physically or sexually abused by parents, guardians or other adults; Neglected children - those children who are not properly cared for or are abandoned by their parents or guardians; Dependent children - those children who are without proper care or support through no fault of their parent or guardian; Custody - to determine the custody of any child not a ward of another court of this state.

The Court is responsible for the probating of wills and the administration of estates and trusts of deceased persons. It is the Probate Court's task to interpret last wills in the event of uncertainty or conflict over the will's meaning or to determine rights to an estate where the person has died intestate (without a will).

The Juvenile Court’s mission is to provide children involved in the system the opportunity to become productive, fulfilled adult citizens; and avoid involvement in the adult Criminal Court and the pain of any continuing abuse and neglect. The Court endeavors to build stronger families for the benefit of all our children.

Has jurisdiction over adults charged with non-support contributing to the neglect or dependency of children, abuse of children, or failure to provide proper parental care.

Services provided through Probate Court include: Wills; Estates; and Adoptions;.

Recruits volunteers from the community to speak for the best interest of abused, neglected and dependent children in juvenile court proceedings. Volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by Judge Steve McKinley. Duties include conducting research on the background of the case, reviewing documents, interviewing everyone involved, including the child, making reports to the court, recommending what is determined to be best for the child, and providing the judge with information for decision making process.

Has jurisdiction over adults charged with non-support, contributing to delinquency, neglect, or dependency of children; abuse of children; or failure to provide proper parental care.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Presides over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, enforcement of support orders, establishment of certain foreign support cases, and regulation of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees. The court receives, processes, and adjudicates new divorce and dissolution filings as well as pre-decree and post-decree motions and pleadings. Collaborates with the Child Support Enforcement Division to modify issues relating to child support.

Offers a voluntary, specialized treatment court in which offenders with chemical dependency and addictions who have been arrested for a felony can regain control of their lives. Focuses on addiction, recovery and accountability as an alternative to incarceration. Provides the following support services as part of the multi-month voluntary program: - Drug and alcohol abuse assessment. - Detoxification, outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment, and medication assisted treatment. - Employment and life skills. - Counseling, training, and referrals. - Education and literacy assistance. - Health care services. - HIV testing and counseling. - Drug testing and counseling. - Drug testing services. - Housing and other social services. - Trauma informed care. - Co-occurring mental health treatment. - Peer support.

Takes complaints charging juveniles with criminal offenses.

Handles housing disputes involving legal issues in the city such as filings regarding disputes over returned rental security deposit amounts up to claims of $15,000. Provides eviction hearings and a mechanism for tenants disputing the return of a security deposit or other financial issue with a landlord to file with the court.