Ohio Rev. Code § 2303.05 : — COURTS - COMMON PLEASCLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS — Clerk may appoint deputies TEXT PDF The clerk of the court of common pleas may appoint one or more deputies. Such appointment or appointments shall be endorsed by the clerk and entered on the journal of the court. R.C. § 2303.05 Amended by 134th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 110,§101.01, eff. 9/30/2021. Effective Date: 8/30/1957 .