Judge Colleen O'Donnell

Courtroom Staff

Contact	For Information Regarding	Photo
Rachel D. Cook Secretary 614.525.7200 Email	General court information Report settlement of a civil case Schedule a classroom visit to the courtroom
Sheana Mershon Bailiff 614.525.5885 Email	Inquire about procedures and processes in any criminal matters before the court.
Katie Saks Staff Attorney 614.525.5994 Email	Request a status conference or to inquire about any pending civil matters before the court. Inquire about: Continuances or amended case schedules Discovery Motion practice Pre-trials Settlement conferences
Patti Harrison Court Support Services Coordinator 614.525.5326 Email	Order transcripts.
Elizabeta Saken Magistrate 614.525.6286 Email	Inquire about scheduling mediation, magistrate trials, or damages hearings.

Settlement Conferences

Contact Staff Attorney Katie Saks to inquire about settlement conferences.

If the parties wish to mediate, they shall inform the Court by the discovery cut-off date that they have scheduled a date with a private mediator or that they are requesting mediation with the Court’s Magistrate. Plaintiff’s counsel shall notify the court in writing whether the mediation was successful, within 48 hours of its completion. Any requests for mediation made after this deadline shall require a showing of extraordinary circumstances.

Trials

• Cell phones must be turned off (not vibrate) in the Courtroom.
• Counsel shall pre-mark and exchange all exhibits before trial begins.
• All proposed jury instructions are due on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial conference.
• Each party shall have one hour for voir dire, unless an extended period is requested and the Court determines it is warranted.
• Parties are encouraged to visit the courtroom in advance of trial to familiarize themselves with the technology for displaying evidence.

Additional Information

• Civil Cases: Contact Staff Attorney Katie Saks
• Criminal Cases: Contact Bailiff Sheana Mershon