Rule 5.08 - Petition Challenges, Election Contests, and Redistricting Cases(A) Definitions As used in these rules:
(1) A "petition challenge" case is a case that invokes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as provided for in Article II, Section 1g of the Ohio Constitution. (2) An "election contest" case is a case filed pursuant to R.C. 3515.08(B).(3) A "redistricting" case is a case that invokes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as provided for in Article XI, Section 9 or Article XIX, Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution.(B) Procedure (1) A petition-challenge case shall be filed as provided in S.Ct.Prac.R. 14.01. (2) An election-contest case shall be filed as provided in S.Ct.Prac.R. 14.02. (3) A redistricting case shall be filed as provided in S.Ct.Prac.R. 14.03.Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 5.08
Effective Date:1/1/2013; amended September 24, 2021, effective 9/24/2021; amended October 4, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.