Ohio Gov. Jud. R. 8

As amended through October 15, 2024

Section 8 - Records Retention

The Board of Professional Conduct shall be responsible for retaining records created pursuant to Sections 4 and 6 of this rule in matters that are dismissed without the filing of a formal complaint. Upon conclusion of a matter, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals shall transmit a complete record of the matter to the director of the Board. The director shall maintain the records in a secure location and provide access only upon written direction from the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals. The director shall retain the records in accordance with the following records retention schedule:

(A) Two years for matters dismissed by the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals or a review panel without investigation;

(B) Ten years for matters that proceed to investigation but are dismissed without the filing of a formal disciplinary complaint, including any matter dismissed in its entirety by a probable cause panel.

Ohio Gov. Jud. R. 8

Adopted September 9, 2020, effective 11/1/2020; amended February 9, 2023, effective 4/1/2023.