Ohio R. Prac. S. Ct. 18.04

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 18.04 - Issuance of Mandate

(A) General

After the Supreme Court has decided an appeal on the merits, the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall issue a mandate. The mandate shall be issued ten days after entry of the judgment, unless a motion for reconsideration is filed within that time in accordance with S.Ct.Prac.R. 12.08(B) or 18.02.

(1) If a motion for reconsideration is denied, the mandate shall be issued when the order denying the motion for reconsideration is filed with the Clerk.

(2) If a motion for reconsideration is granted, the mandate shall be issued ten days after the entry of the judgment is filed with the Clerk.

(B) When mandate is not issued

No mandate shall be issued on the Supreme Court's refusal to accept a jurisdictional appeal.

(C) Mandate

A certified copy of the judgment entry shall constitute the mandate.

Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 18.04

Effective Date:6/1/1994

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