Ohio R. Superi. Ct. 91.01

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 91.01 - Definitions

As used in Sup.R. 91.01 through 91.09:

(A) Best interest

"Best interest" has the same meaning as in R.C. 3109.04 and 3109.051.

(B) Custody evaluation

"Custody evaluation" means an expert study and analysis, by an individual qualified to be a custody evaluator, of the needs and development of a child who is the subject of an action or proceeding in which child custody or parenting visitation is an issue, and of the comparative and relative capacities of the parties and other relevant adults to care for and meet the needs and best interest of the child. Custody evaluation shall include full and partial evaluation. Custody and parenting visitation shall include allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, companionship, and visitation.

(C) Custody evaluator

"Custody evaluator" means an individual meeting the requirements of Sup.R. 91.08. As used in this rule, a custody evaluator can be one of the following:

(1) "Court-connected evaluator," a person employed by the court or with whom the court contracts custody evaluation services.

(2) "Private custody evaluator," a person in private practice who provides custody evaluation services to the court.

(D) Evaluation

"Evaluation" includes an investigation and assessment.

(E) Full evaluation

"Full evaluation" means a comprehensive examination of the best interest of a child.

(F) Partial evaluation

" Parti al evaluation" means an examination of the best interest of a child that is limited by court order in either time or scope.

Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 91.01

Adopted May 11, 2021, effective 9/1/2022.