Ohio R. Superi. Ct. 36.018
After the date of election, but prior to the first day of the term of a new judicial position, the administrative judge of a court or division through a random selection of pending cases shall equitably reassign cases pending in the court or division between or among the judges of the court or division and shall create a docket similar to a representative docket. Reassignment shall be completed in a manner consistent with this rule and may exclude criminal cases and cases scheduled for trial. Any matters arising in cases assigned to the docket for the new judicial position prior to the date on which the judge elected to that position takes office shall be resolved by the administrative judge or assigned to another judge.
Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 36.018
Commentary
This provision governs the reassignment of pending cases where a new judicial position is added to the court or division. Reassignment of cases must be random, equitable, and accomplished in a manner consistent with the principles set forth in Sup.R. 36.011(C)(2). In effect, a random selection system must be used, rather than culling cases from pending dockets. Certain dockets or portions of dockets may be created through the individual assignment system. This method may be particularly useful in assigning criminal cases. The process set forth in this rule should facilitate the creation of a balanced docket with a minimum disruption of the pending caseload of the court or division.