Okay so first off I am a 19 year old just starting to figure out how to do everything with my…read moreinsurance and to be honest this place isn't as bad and scary as it seems. The workers there do seem to actually be nice and somewhat trying to help explain what you need to do but I've only gone here twice so far by myself. Also the best times to go are Monday or Sunday at around 8am-10am, I've never had to wait in a line for the downstairs part and for the upstairs part I've only had to wait 45minutes while sitting.

These people are not there to help you, they are there to see how many they can send home dejected…read moreand disappointed (like the same as the title office or BMV) There must be bonus for how many persons they can bully and humiliated. This is their only skill set, instead of helping find a way to get ​things approved. They must find a way to send you home without a hope of relief. They are the scum of the earth, there is a special place in Hell for them, next to Nazis and pedophiles. It sickens me that my tax dollars went to their pockets. I challenge you to find one person, just one person that had a pleasant meeting with any of them. Professional bureaucrats that suck the life out a community of good citizens. Pray to God that you never have to deal with them. Pure evil that goes out thier way to make you suffer as much they can influence and make your life worse.

The staff here was so rude, one of the guest apparently "slipped in the shower" and was bleeding…read morefrom several places on his head. He must have slipped several abd git his head several times. But it took 3 1/2 hours of him banging on the door while screaming there trying to kill me. He must have gotten a concussion and was having hallucinations of people trying to hurt him. And there must be some really big rats there or something because another guest would only have 1 food item on his food trays.. Crazy!!!

The officer that arrested me said the place that I'm heading to will have free food, warm blankets…read moreand shiny bracelets for FREE! The mattress was thin but there was enough to go around, the blanket had holes in it but they replaced it when they felt like it. The food was exotic I couldn't recognize it and the milk tasted like it had cereal in it already but I'm all for recycling theres even games inside! I played a card games with people and you win snacks if you do good! You get beat up if you do bad I guess they want you to be the best you can be there's even people who refuse to leave the place and we call them lifers, good for them! I rate it a 4 out of 5 because the TV could have Dish instead of cable our friends argued a lot about there being nothing to watch. My girl is so jealous I'm having fun that she wants to pay money for me to leave smh.

Outstanding service by the staff of the 410 S. High St office during my CCW permit application…read more The staff was friendly and extremely efficient--less than a 24-hour turn around from application submission to permit in hand. Thank you for making it an enjoyable experience.

Thompson Library is the main and historic Central library on the campus of the Ohio State…read moreUniversity. In this modern era, it is more than just books. It is a refuge for students who are studying and researching. Meeting rooms and lecture area areas abound. Plenty of space for working on projects, and electronic resources are readily available. If you're in an alumnus, and have not been inside the library in recent years please take a look when you have a time. The improvements to the facility are incredible. It is a world class resource for the university and the students learning here.

The top floor is simply amazing to study from. Very quiet, great view, and it's located at the…read moreheart of campus.

Yeah jury duty! Don't be a baby, it's everybody's responsibility to help out sometimes. The new…read morebuilding is extremely nice with tons on natural light and interesting views of downtown. The Columbus Commons parking garage is the best place to park. There's a Subway and Dempsey's restaurant right across High Street. In the jurors waiting area there are lockers and vending machines and private bathrooms. There's also a coffee shop on the first floor. When I went I got put on a case right away. It was a criminal case and it was fascinating. I wound up being jury foreman and it was fun to handle a little more responsibility. The clerks and bailiffs and stuff were all patient and helpful. We spent one day just doing juror interviews and hearing from the attorneys. The next two days we heard arguments from both sides. We finished up late Wednesday and I was done! A couple weeks later I got a check for like $21. I don't understand why people hate jury duty so much. I think we believe we're supposed to not like it because there are so many instances of characters in popular culture trying to avoid jury duty at any cost. It's fine people, go down there and be grateful you live in a civilized country where you can get a jury trial.

Most of us are not too keen on being summoned for jury duty. It's my turn this week. I am very…read moreproud and consider us very fortunate to live in a society where we do have a trial by peers process. With that and in spite of how untimely it may be, I am thankful for the opportunity. And, it is quite educational & interesting. They have done as much as possible to minimize the disruption this presents in one's life. If your summoned date has conflicts with life, you can request a one-time rescheduling, but must be served within three months. As I needed to take advantage of this option, I am grateful it was available and was pretty easy to do. The new courthouse is quite comfortable. Everyone strives to make your service easy and painless. The jury pool room is a large room where they have free wifi. It is sectioned off with a quiet area where you get some work done or read a book. If you have a tablet and digital movies, bring your own headphones and relax. They also show a movie of the day on a big screen to entertain you while you wait. Free coffee and tea are also available. Parking has not been an issue for me. It's been $5 a day for me. Tip: if you are not familiar with the downtown area, check out the parking options beforehand or allow yourself enough time to locate the area garages and navigate your way around. A little planning on your part can make your experience go much smoother. Another tip: the cafeteria is located on the 16th floor in the old courthouse. I suggest going out for lunch to a local restaurant, especially if the weather is nice, or bring your own. The cafeteria food was okay. There was a long line at the deli counter (which was not the option I choose). They offer a salad bar, too. You get an hour and a half lunch hour! A couple microwaves and a small refrigerator are available for storing your lunch, if you pack. All in all, the new courthouse is quite modern and comfortable. The staff do every thing possible to make your service as comfortable as possible. Performing your civic duty can be very educational and leave you with a civic pride.

To be fair and agree with most reviews, yes this is not the most extravagant site to visit. When…read moreresearching Columbus, I wanted to visit sites that were easy and quick, since we only stayed for one night. From pictures, it can be difficult to scale how large the gavel actually is. In my opinion, I think it could also be easy to miss if you were driving by and not actually looking for it. We decided to visit on our way out of town, which means we had our dog with us. Luckily, the gavel was as outside so it would not be so difficult to visit with a dog. We found parking nearby but were unsure of the legality of where we parked so we had to make it quick. It was definitely unique but maybe not worth planning your trip around it. I did not find any plaques explaining any history on this but overall, I was glad we had this experience.

It's free to visit and a great photo op. It's outside so if you're passing by, you can take a…read morequick pic!

This is review is specific to the Passport Processing Unit housed within the Clerk of Courts. I…read morefound this service only after the frustrating experience of needing appointments elsewhere or having to go one place for paperwork and another for pictures. How relieved I was to find this one-stop passport resource. The whole experience, from start to finish, was 5 stars! I found typical Courthouse parking nearby for $5. I then entered the building and was directed to the passport resource center which is on the first floor. The small line ahead of me moved quickly. I was soon asked and received such thorough and warm customer service. I was asked about where I was traveling and when I was departing. This allowed her to inform me of processing deadlines and options. As I had 6 months, I opted to forego the express processing available at a higher rate. Image my surprise when I received my passport in just over 2 weeks without paying the additional fees. The passport service representative reviewed my paperwork, made copies of needed documents and took passport pictures that met all requirements. This was the peace of mind that I needed.

Construction began on the flat domed Ohio State house in 1839, and was completed at the opening of…read morethe American Civil War. In some states upon returning from the war soldiers pushed to have rounded domes placed on top of their state houses. It was not the case in Ohio, and the original Greek revival architecture remains. The building is a showpiece and focal point at the center of the capital city. It has been restored to its original grandeur and is carefully maintained to ensure historical accuracy. The grounds are well manicured and contain a variety of historic themed statues. There is an active and thriving bee apairy located on the north side of the grounds. Beneath Capitol Square, and the statehouse there is a multilevel parking facility. Be aware that the maximum height of your vehicle may be too tall for this garage. There are warning indicators at the entrances, but pay attention to the height nonetheless. Security is of Paramount concern, as this is a working capital for the statewide officeholders, including the governor, and both houses of the general assembly, Senate and House of Representatives. It is not just a museum, or a ceremonial building. This is the actual working seat of government for the state of Ohio. it is necessary for all visitors to be screened by security prior to entrance. And an active and robust security presence is maintained by the Ohio Highway Patrol. Throughout the halls can be found portraits of governors and legislative leaders, statutory representing the history of Ohio as well as large paintings of historic events in the rotunda. Of important historic note, after his assassination, the Ohio Statehouse was a location where President Lincoln lay in state and for days tens of thousands of Ohio's paid their respects. Lincoln spoke here on occasion, and actually received official word that he had been elected president, while visiting here. A brass marker is placed at the location where he spoke to the public in the atrium between the main Statehouse building and the Senate building. The Ststehouse Atrium has not always been here, but some years earlier was an open outdoor area. As is their habit, pigeons had taken up residence at the upper regions of the building and it was necessary sometimes to run between the Statehouse and the Senate building so as not to be "christened" by pigeon waste. The area became known as "pigeon run." If you look above the door/entry entryway to the Senate building in the atrium, you will see a historic reminder of those days in the form of a taxidermy pigeon. Those days are of course, long gone, and the atrium is now home to a variety of public and private events. Many select the statehouse and grounds as a location for wedding photo shoots, and actual weddings. Schedules of House and Senate sessions, and committee sessions are available online and open to the public. In the basement of the atrium and Senate building there are a variety of historic interpretational displays. Also found there is a small café, and a gift shop.

The Ohio Capital is architecturally different from many other states. In many states the capital…read moresits high and is easy to see, but in Columbus you might accidentally drive right by. In a way I guess it is more approachable for the people. I also liked the fact there was plenty of downtown underground parking.

The sheriff's department that handles security are extremely friendly they thoroughly helped me get…read morethrough the security gate let me know what all I need I was impressed. With the covid situation a lot of people aren't friendly at all these guys really help me and I greatly appreciate it. They went out their way to make sure I knew what I needed to know how to get through the security and get to my destination