The Administrative Office is responsible for the management of court operations, as directed by the Judges. Administrative functions include: budget management, human resources, information technology, support services, courthouse maintenance, training and staff development. In conjunction with the Judges, the Administrative Office also conducts strategic planning regarding organizational goals, policy decisions, program development and fiscal management. In addition, the Administrative Office is responsible for media, community, intergovernmental and public relations.
The Stark County Court of Common Pleas provides a wide variety of programs and services. Under the direction of the Court, the Administrative Office has management and supervisory responsibility over them. Programs and services include:
- Jury Commission
- Mediation Program
- Pre-trial and Pre-sentence Services
- HOPE Program (Helping Offenders Psychologically and Emotionally)
- Chance Drug Court Program
- Re-entry Court Program
- Intensive Supervision Probation Program (ISP)
- Honor Court Program for Veterans
- Day Reporting Program
- Court Reporting
- Evidence Management
The Administrative Office of the Court is located on the fourth floor of the Stark County Courthouse. The Courthouse is located on the Northwest corner of Market Avenue and Tuscarawas Street in Canton, Ohio at 101 West Tuscarawas Street. For directions to the Courthouse click here.