Avoiding eviction jury trials is impossible in Ohio. However, minimizing your exposure to juries can be accomplished with good policies and planning.The landlord is asking for a court order to force you to leave. The tenant is not required to file a written answer and may present any defenses they may have to the eviction at the trial. To demand a jury trial in an unlawful detainer case, you generally need to file a specific court form along with your answer to the complaint. Plaintiff moves to strike the jury demand that was filed a day before trial as rescheduled, but otherwise timely under the Civil Rules. It provides an opportunity for landlords and tenants to discuss a potential resolution of the issues in dispute before resorting to a legal eviction. (A) The clerk of court shall maintain separate civil and criminal records and dockets as required by. Ohio Revised Code Section 1901.31 (E). Small Claims; Traffic; Criminal.