Ohio Loc. App. R. 19

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 19 - Pre-hearing Conference

Upon receipt of the docketing statement (See Local Rule 3 ), administrative counsel for the Court shall review the statement and may, if necessary, schedule a pre-hearing conference with counsel of record. Said 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.

If it is determined that a pre-hearing conference is necessary and after it has been held, the Court shall enter a Scheduling Order of events on appeal which will be excused or extended only by an order of the Court for good cause shown.

Any failure to comply with the foregoing rule may result in a dismissal of the appeal.

Ohio. Loc. App. R. 19

Adopted effective 10/1/1991.