The mortgage company attorney files a motion for a judgment decree in the foreclosure. The court can render a judgment decree in the foreclosure decision.Due to the requirements of House Bill 390, the following changes in the Sheriff's Policies and. Procedures Foreclosure Sales will be implemented. Complete the "Instructions to the Clerk" and mark "Certificate of Judgment. " File the form with the Clerk on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Court. Search Franklin County's latest Foreclosure document filed with the court will be located here via a hyperlink, which will include all parcels in foreclosure. Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state. The treasurer receives a judgment from the court foreclosing on the tax liens and authorizing the sale of parcels. All orders and judgments are to be filed in the Civil Division.