Ohio Supreme Court disciplinary measure amendments

The Ohio Supreme Court adopted changes to the state's disciplinary rules & procedures governing hearings & complaints before the Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline it announced yesterday. They will become effective Jan. 1, 2011. (See amendments )


The Court is also currently seeking public comment on proposed amendments that would allow suspended attorneys, in limited circumstances, to apply for reinstatement while subject to probation or other post-conviction sanction. (See Court’s announcement here, and proposed amendments here )

Comments to these amendments, which will be accepted until Jan. 11, 2011, should be submitted in writing to:

Richard A. Dove
Assistant Administrative Director, Supreme Court of Ohio
65 S. Front St., Seventh Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Or via e-mail @ rick.dove@sc.ohio.gov