Ohio R. Superi. Ct. Temp. Sup. R. 1.02

As amended through July 25, 2024

Rule Temp. Sup. R. 1.02 - Pilot Project Courts

(A)Designation

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall designate up to twelve courts of common pleas to participate in a mediation of civil stalking protection order cases pilot project pursuant to Temp.Sup.R. 1.01 through 1.08. Such courts shall be styled "pilot project courts." The Commission on Dispute Resolution shall recommend to the Chief Justice courts for designation as pilot project courts. The Chief Justice shall designate a court as a pilot project court only if the court agrees to participate in the pilot project.

(B) Mediation authority

Notwithstanding any rule of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio or local rules of court to the contrary, participating judges and magistrates of a pilot project court shall be authorized to mediate civil stalking protection order cases pursuant to the requirements of Temp.Sup.R. 1.01 through 1.08.

(C) Training In each pilot project court, the following individuals shall complete an orientation and training seminar on mediation of civil stalking protection order cases to be offered by the Dispute Resolution Section of the Supreme Court:

(1) Each participating judge or magistrate of the court who will use mediated agreements in civil stalking protection order cases;

(2) Each mediator who will be appointed to mediate civil stalking protection order cases;

(3) Any other court personnel the participating judges deem appropriate.

Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. Temp. Sup. R. 1.02

Adopted on a temporary basis effective 6/1/2017.