Annual Update to Ohio Supreme Court Rules of Practice & Procedure

The Ohio Supreme Court announced yesterday that it will accept public comment on amendments to the annual update to the Rules of Practice and Procedure, which were recommended by the Supreme Court Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure, until Nov. 2, 2010.

Among the proposed amendments:

• App. R. 9 would require that a written transcript be the official record on appeal and that any electronic recording must be transcribed by a court appointed reporter.


• App. R. 21 would set oral arguments in appeals courts automatically for all cases unless a local rule requires a party to request it.


• Juv. R. 1 would require certain protection order proceedings involving minors be conducted in accordance with civil procedure rules


• Civil, criminal and juvenile rules regarding magistrates would require them to be engaged in the practice of law for at least four years and be in good standing before appointment.

Comments should be submitted in writing to: Jo Ellen Cline, Government Relations Counsel, Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Seventh Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or j.cline@sc.ohio.gov .

Text of proposed amendments Here