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Jason Despetorich

Hocking County Seal

Judge

(740) 385-4027

Due to maintenance issues the Common Pleas Court, General and Domestic Relations Divisions, Clerk of Courts, Recorder, Auditor and Treasurer will be operating under the following modified schedule.  

6/25/25 8:30A.M.-12:00P.M.
6/26/25 8:30A.M.-12:00P.M.
6/27/25 8:30A.M.-12:00P.M.

The Court will still have the ability to hear Emergency Civil Protection Orders and Emergency Custody Orders.  Please contact the Hocking County Prosecutor’s Office to file the Orders during the modified schedule.  
Normal hours of operation will resume Monday June 30th.

Courthouse Security

Security in public buildings, especially government offices, is an unfortunate necessity of our times.

  • No one may bring a weapon of any type into the courthouse.
  • People entering the courthouse must pass through metal detectors and all purses, briefcases, packages, and other items will be screened by an x-ray machine.
  • Items such as chemical mace, pepper spray, scissors, pocket knives, box cutters, knitting needles and nail files are also prohibited.
  • Prohibited items that are not illegal to possess will be retained at the screening area. The item will be returned to you when you leave the building.