Tri-State Court Rule Updates

Along with new laws going in effect, Ohio and Indiana, especially, from our area, have a number of changes in their court rules.

Ohio Rule Amendments:

• Rule II for the Government of the Judiciary ( Judicial Disciplinary Procedure)


• Superintendence of the Courts Rules 80 thru 87, and Appendix H (Court Interpreters )


• Superintendence of the Courts Rule 51 and Standard Probate Forms


• Ohio Traffic Rules and new "Multi-Count Uniform Traffic Ticket" (MUTT)


• Ohio Rule 1.15 of Professional Conduct (Safekeeping of Funds & Property)


• Rule of Practice of the Supreme Court (See earlier posting on Jan. 4)


• Rules & Regulations Governing Procedure on Complaints & Hearings Before Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline (See previous posting on Jan. 4)

Kentucky’s Amended Order 2010-01 "authorizes a statewide system (hereinafter "E-Warrant System"), designed to track arrest warrants, criminal summons, bench warrants, and Emergency Protective Orders (EPO's) issued in Kentucky. Law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, and court officials in various counties have agreed to participate in a pilot project (hereinafter "E-Warrant Project"), the first of which was implemented effective September 23, 2008 ."

Indiana Rule Updates:

• Administrative Rules


• Rules for Admission to the Bar & Discipline


• Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution


• Rules of Appellate Procedure


• Child Support Rules & Guidelines


• Rules of Criminal Procedure


• Rules of Evidence


• Rules of Procedure for Original Actions Writs of Mandate and Prohibition


• Rules of Trial Procedure