Ohio Gov. Bar. R., reg. 304

As amended through October 29, 2024

Regulation 304 - Requests for Exemption From CLE Requirements

304.1 Persons meeting either of the following criteria may request Exemption by the Commission from some or all of the CLE Requirements of Rule X or Rule IV:

(A) An Attorney on full-time military duty who does not engage in the private practice of law in Ohio;

(B) An Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge suffering from severe and prolonged illness or disability preventing participation in Approved CLE Activities pursuant to these Regulations.

304.2 The effective date for any Exemption granted under Regulation 304.1 shall be the date the Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge submits the request for Exemption, unless another effective date is warranted upon review of the Request.

304.3 An Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge may request an Exemption for a period not to exceed one year by submitting a request in which the Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge demonstrates special circumstances unique to that Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge constituting Good Cause for the grant of the Exemption.

304.4 An Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge for whom attendance at CLE activities is difficult because of a permanent physical disability or other compelling reason may request approval of a substitute program by submitting a request specifying the components of the proposed substitute program. A proposed substitute program may include courses of self-study or Special Programs.

304.5 An Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge requesting an Exemption under this Regulation from some or all of the CLE Requirements of Rule X shall submit a request in a manner authorized by the Commission within a reasonable time after the basis for the Exemption arises. The request shall describe the facts and circumstances upon which the request is based and, if applicable, the date on which the need for an Exemption will terminate. The Commission may require the Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge to submit additional documentation before considering the request.

304.6 Upon receipt of a request for Exemption, the Commission shall consider the request and the facts supporting it and shall notify the Attorney, Magistrate, or Judge submitting the request of its decision to grant, deny, or grant with modifications the relief requested.

304.7 Regulation 305 shall apply upon the expiration or termination of any Exemption granted by the Commission or allowed under Rule X or in these Regulations.

Ohio. Gov. Bar. R., reg. 304

Amended July 12, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.