Commentary Period for New Ohio Protection Order Notification Forms

The Ohio Supreme Court this morning announced that it will be seeking public comment on proposed judicial firearm notification forms for those charged with domestic violence or subject to protective orders.

Portions of House Bill 562, which was passed by the General Assembly June 10th., and, in its pertinent part here became effective June 24th., requires judges to provide oral or written notices about firearm disqualifications for misdemeanor domestic violence offenders.

Rules 10.01 through 10.03 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio cover domestic violence civil protection orders, domestic violence temporary protection orders, criminal protection orders and civil stalking or sexually oriented offense protection orders. Protection order warning pages have been revised to include new language that clarifies federal law [ 18 U.S.C. §922 (g)(9) ]and recommends offenders contact their attorneys to determine if they are “weapons disqualified.” Proposed changes can be viewed here.


Comments on the proposed amendments should be submitted in writing to: Diana Ramos-Reardon, Domestic Violence Program Manager, Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., 6th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, or ramosd@sconet.state.oh.us.