Rule 1 - Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions(A)Applicability These rules prescribe the procedure to be followed in all juvenile courts of this state in all proceedings coming within the jurisdiction of such courts, with the exceptions stated in subdivision (C). (B)Construction These rules shall be liberally interpreted and construed so as to effectuate the following purposes: (1) To effect the just determination of every juvenile court proceeding by ensuring the parties a fair hearing and the recognition and enforcement of their constitutional and other legal rights;(2) To secure simplicity and uniformity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay;(3) To provide for the care, protection, and mental and physical development of children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, and to protect the welfare of the community; and(4) To protect the public interest by treating children as persons in need of supervision, care and rehabilitation.(C)Exceptions These rules shall not apply to procedure (1) Upon appeal to review any judgment, order, or ruling; (2) Upon the trial of criminal actions; (3) Upon the trial of actions for divorce, annulment, legal separation, and related proceedings; (4) In proceedings to determine parent-child relationships, provided, however that appointment of counsel shall be in accordance with Rule 4(A) of the Rules of Juvenile Procedure; (5) In the commitment of the mentally ill and mentally retarded; (6) In proceedings under section 2151.85 of the Revised Code to the extent that there is a conflict between these rules and section 2151.85 of the Revised Code. When any statute provides for procedure by general or specific reference to the statutes governing procedure in juvenile court actions, procedure shall be in accordance with these rules.
(D)Court orders regarding physical appearance As used in these rules, any option to use live two-way video and audio technology shall not be construed to limit the power of a court to order that a party, attorney, or witness physically appear at a proceeding without the use of live two-way video and audio technology. Effective:7/1/1972; amended effective 7/1/1991;7/1/1994;7/1/1995; amended effective 7/1/2023.