The staff attorneys at the Ohio Environmental Law Center can assist with any questions during the drafting or following up of a complaint. This manual describes the procedures for filing a civil complaint through ECF. 1.Select Civil from the blue menu bar at the top of the ECF screen. The purpose of this site is to provide information from and about the Judicial Branch of the US Government. This HowTo Guide addresses drafting, filing, and serving an answer to a verified complaint in state court. To file a consumer complaint, click here. To file a complaint about an unwanted phone call, click here. The filing of a complaint does not mean that CRD has already determined whether there is reasonable cause to believe any laws have been violated. You should consult with an attorney before filing a verified complaint because doing so could be a strategic or tactical error. The preferred method for submitting a concern is through our online submission form as it allows for more direct, timely receipt and review of your concerns.