Proposed Ohio Supreme Court recusal rule

The Ohio Supreme Court yesterday posted announcement of a new proposed rule of practice that will allow parties to a case request recusal of a justice, or, one of the justices to self-disclose information he/she may feel could be the basis for disqualification.

Comments on the rule may be made until April 27, 2010, and should be directed in writing to: Richard A. Dove, Assistant Administrative Director, Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Seventh Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or rick.dove@sc.ohio.gov.


Text of Proposed Rule.