Ohio R. Prac. S. Ct. 18.02

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 18.02 - Motion for Reconsideration

(A) Time to file

Except as provided in S.Ct.Prac.R. 12.08(B), any motion for reconsideration must be filed within ten days after the Supreme Court's judgment entry or order is filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court.

(B) Basis for filing

A motion for reconsideration shall not constitute a reargument of the case and may be filed only with respect to the following Supreme Court decisions:

(1) Refusal to accept a jurisdictional appeal;

(2) The sua sponte dismissal of a case;

(3) The granting of a motion to dismiss;

(4) A decision on the merits of a case.

(C) Amicus curiae

An amicus curiae may not file a motion for reconsideration. An amicus curiae may file a memorandum in support of a motion for reconsideration within the time permitted for filing a motion for reconsideration.

(D) Refusal to fi le

The Clerk shall refuse to file a motion for reconsideration that is not expressly permitted by this rule or that is not timely.

Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 18.02

Effective Date:6/1/1994

Amended: 4/1/1996; 4/1/2000; 7/1/2004; 1/1/2008; 1/1/2010; 1/1/2013.