Judge Dixie Park is a graduate of Kent State University and received her JD from the Akron School of Law. Since 2004, the Honorable Dixie park has served as judge of the Probate Division, Stark County Court of Common Pleas. The Stark County Probate Court recently took measures to respond to public health concerns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
All filings to the court are to be made via traditional mail or email. However, email filings require prior approval and do not include original pleadings. A separate drop box is provided outside the filing desk for all filings that must be made in person.
Other changes to the standard procedures include pretrials and uncontested hearings which will be conducted by telephone.or videoconference.
Parties who are represented by an attorney should contact their attorney for instructions. Parties who are not being represented by an attorney should contact the Court directly for instructions.The court will initiate calls and the hearing will proceed if the calls go unanswered. Mediations and eldercare coordination will also be conducted via teleconference or videoconference.
Marriage license applications are by appointment only. Call 330-451-7755 to make an appointment. Due to the volume of marriage licenses processed, the court requests that you complete the application and have the necessary documentation before you come in for your appointment.
For more details and updates on the changes, visit https://www.starkcountyohio.gov/probate/the-judge. More information can also be found on Judge Park’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/JudgeDixiePark and JudgeDixiePark.com
