Ohio R. Superi. Ct. 36.33

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 36.33 - Magistrate Authority

During the temporary absence or disability of the judge of a specialized docket in the general, probate, or domestic relations division of a court of common pleas; a municipal court; a county court; or a division of the court due to the vacation, illness, leave of absence, or unavailability due to judicial obligations of the judge, the following shall apply:

(A) A magistrate of the court or division may conduct treatment team meetings and status review hearings for the specialized docket;

(B) The magistrate shall act in accordance with the authority and limitations granted by this rule and the "Specialized Dockets Standards," as set forth in Appendix I to this rule;

(C) The magistrate shall have the same authority granted to the judge in conducting the proceedings of the specialized docket, excluding the imposition of jail.

Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 36.33

Adopted effective 7/1/2021.