Ohio Loc. App. R. 17

As amended through October 29, 2024
Rule 17 - Docket Statement
(A) Upon every appeal filed in the court of appeals, the appellant shall complete a docket statement (criminal - Form II; civil - Form III) and file the completed docket statement with the notice of appeal.
(B) Upon receipt of the docket statement, the court shall review the statement and may, if necessary, schedule a prehearing conference with counsel of record. The prehearing conference may include a discussion of:
(1) the finality of the order being appealed;
(2) the type of record to be filed;
(3) the probable time required to complete preparation of the record on appeal;
(4) the assignments of error and issues to be raised;
(5) any prior court decisions on similar issues;
(6) the time needed for briefing and oral argument;
(7) the identity and address of all counsel involved; and
(8) other matters of particular relevance to the action.
(C) Failure to file a docket statement may result in dismissal of the appeal, or may result in assessing against the appellant such court costs as may be attributable to failure to file the docket statement.

Ohio. Loc. App. R. 17

As amended through 6/1/2021; as amended effective 3/2/2022.