Ohio Crim. R. 37

As amended through March 13, 2024

Rule 37 - Notice to alleged victims; victim's rights

To the extent required by Article I, Section 10a of the Ohio Constitution or by the Revised Code, the trial court shall ensure that the alleged victim, upon request, be given notice of all public proceedings involving the alleged criminal offense against the victim and the opportunity to be present at all such proceedings. In this regard, the trial court may direct the prosecuting attorney to provide such notice to the alleged victim.

To the extent required by Article I, Section 10a of the Ohio Constitution or by the Revised Code, the trial court shall, upon request, provide the alleged victim the opportunity to be heard in any public proceeding in which a right of the alleged victim is implicated, including but not limited to public proceedings involving release, plea, sentencing, or disposition.

Ohio. Crim. R. 37

Amended April 24, 2019, effective 7/1/2019.

Proposed Staff Notes (2019 Amendment)

Crim R 37-Victim's Opportunity to be Heard

Previously reserved, this new rule was added to comply with the 2017 amendment to Article I, Section 10a of the Ohio Constitution, also known as Marsy's Law.