In an original action, or in an appeal that is not scheduled for oral argument pursuant to S.Ct. Prac.R. 17.01, the Supreme Court may order oral argument on the merits either sua sponte or in response to a request by any party.
A request for oral argument on the merits shall be by motion and filed no later than twenty days after the filing of the appellee's or the respondent's merit brief.
Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 17.02