Rule 12.02 - Institution of an Original Action(A) General (1) An original action shall be instituted by the filing of a complaint. The cover page of the complaint shall contain the nature of the proceeding and the name, title, and address of the respondent. (2) The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall issue a summons and serve the summons and a copy of the complaint filed to institute the proceeding by certifi ed mail sent to the address of the respondent as indicated on the cover page of the complaint. The summons shall inform the respondent of the time permitted to respond to the complaint pursuant to S.Ct.Prac.R. 12.04, 12.08, or 12.09.(3) If an amended complaint is filed, relator shall serve the amended complaint in accordance with S.Ct.Prac.R. 3.11.(B) Complaint requirements (1) All complaints shall contain a specifi c statement of facts upon which the claim for relief is based, shall be supported by an affi davit specifying the details of the claim, and may be accompanied by a memorandum in support of the writ. (2) The affi davit required by this division shall be made on personal knowledge, setting forth facts admissible in evidence, and showing affi rmatively that the affi ant is competent to testify to all matters stated in the affidavit. (3) All relief sought, including the issuance of an alternative writ, shall be set forth in the complaint. Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 12.02
Amended:4/1/1996; 4/1/2000; 8/1/2002; 7/1/2004;1/1/2008; 1/1/2010; 1/1/2013; amended October 4, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.