As amended through July 25, 2024
Rule 32 - Miscellaneous RulesA. Weapons: 1. The Court prohibits all persons, except for those listed in Section (A)(2) of this rule, from conveying or attempting to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance into the Seventh District Court of Appeals courthouse without prior approval of this Court. This includes anyone who has a concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to R.C. 2923.125 or 2923.123. This also includes any law enforcement officers who are parties to a judicial proceeding as a plaintiff, defendant, witness, or interested party outside of the scope of their employment. This courthouse provides the service of securing handguns for authorized law enforcement personnel. See R.C. 2923.123(C)(6).2. The following persons are allowed to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance into the Seventh District Court of Appeals Courthouse: (1) judges of this court, (2) a peace officer as defined in R.C. 2935.01(B) who is acting within the scope of that individual's duties for the Court of Appeals.