Ohio R. Superi. Ct. 19

As amended through July 25, 2024

Rule 19 - Magistrates

(A) Definition. As used in this rule, "magistrate" means a magistrate appointed by a court pursuant to App.R. 34, Crim.R. 19, Civ.R.53, and Juv.R. 40, or Traf.R. 14.

(B)Notification

An administrative judge of a court or division of a court shall notify the Office of Attorney Services of the Supreme Court, in a manner prescribed by the office, within thirty days of the appointment or termination of appointment of a magistrate for that court or division.

(C)Annual registration

A magistrate shall annually register with the Office of Attorney Services by filing a certificate of registration furnished by the office.

(D) Oath of office

(1) Upon appointment to a court or a division of a court, a magistrate shall take an oath of office administered by the administrative judge of that court or division. The oath shall be the same or substantially similar to the following:

"I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Ohio, will administer justice without respect to persons, and will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a magistrate of the (name of court) according to the best of my ability and understanding."

(2) Within thirty days of appointment, a magistrate shall file a certificate of oath, signed by the administrative judge administering the oath, with the clerk of the court in which the magistrate serves..

Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 19

Amended July 11, 2017, effective 1/1/2018.