Ohio R. Prac. S. Ct. 19.02

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 19.02 - Privileges and Confidentiality

(A) General

The definitions contained in R.C. 2710.01 apply to Supreme Court mediation. The privileges contained in R.C. 2710.03 and the exceptions contained in R.C. 2710.05 apply to mediation communications. The privileges may be waived under R.C. 2710.04. Mediation communications are confidential, and no one shall disclose any of these communications unless all parties and the mediator consent to disclosure. The Supreme Court may impose penalties for any improper disclosures made in violation of this rule.

(B) Exceptions

All mediation communications are confidential with the following exceptions:

(1) Parties may share all mediation communications with their attorneys,

(2) The mediator may inform the Supreme Court or report to the proper authorities certain information, including the following:

(a) Allegations of abuse or neglect of a child;

(b) Certain threats of harm to other people or oneself;

(c) Statements made during the mediation process to plan or hide an ongoing crime;

(d) Statements made during the mediation process that reveal a felony.

Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 19.02

Effective Date:1/1/2010

Amended: 1/1/2013.