Coronavirus Resources
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Supreme Court of Ohio COVID-19 Protocols (3/8/22)
In re Temporary Waiver of Gov.Bar R. X(6)(A) and Appendix I, Reg. 406(A) to Allow Attorneys to Receive Continuing-Legal-Education ("CLE") Credit for Undergoing Training and Serving as Precinct Election Officials Related to Primary Election Day 2022 (3/1/22)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding Eviction Assistance and Resources (1/25/22)
Supreme Court of Ohio COVID-19 Protocols (1/7/22)
Trial Court Record Considerations When There is a Confrontation Objection About Remote Participation (11/23/21)
In re Waiver of Physical-Presence Requirement for Guardian Ad Litem ("GAL") Education Courses and Encouraging Remote Participation in Judicial College Education Courses (11/8/21)
In re Waiver of the Self-Study Cap for Judges, Magistrates, and Attorneys in the 2021/2022 Continuing-Legal-Education ("CLE") Compliance Period (9/22/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding the NCSC Report on Maintaining a Safe and Secure Courthouse During and After a Pandemic (9/15/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding the Judicial Guide to Eviction Diversion Toolkit (9/9/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding Updated Mask Protocol at the Ohio Judicial Center (8/4/21)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Worried about missed rent payments or eviction? Help is available (8/2/21)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Squeezed between missed rental income and bills you owe? Help is available (8/2/21)
Administration for Children & Families: New Resources Available for Renters and Landlords (8/2/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding Additional Eviction Information and Resources (8/2/21)
Strategies for Addressing a Backlog of Evictions Cases (6/23/21)
Current and Potential Future Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Caseloads and Court Performance (6/10/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding COVID-19 Caseload Impact Report (6/10/21)
Director's Order Rescinding Various Orders (6/2/21)
Considerations about Collecting Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Status from Prospective Jurors (5/12/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding the National Center for State Court's COVID-19 Rapid Response Team (5/12/21)
Addendum to Director's Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating (4/27/21)
In re Temporary Waiver of Gov.Bar. R. X(6)(A) and Appendix I, Reg 406(A) to Allow Attorneys to Receive Continuing-Legal-Education ("CLE") Credit for Undergoing Training and Serving as Precinct Election Officials Related to Primary Election Day 2021 (Tuesday, May 4) (3/17/21)
In re Administration of Remote July 27 and 28, 2021 Ohio Bar Examination (3/3/21)
First Amended Revised Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings in the State of Ohio, with Exceptions (3/3/20)
Addenda to Director's Second Amended Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club, and Professional Sports signed 9/25/20 and Director's Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Entertainment Venues signed 8/25/20 (3/3/20)
Letter to Ohio Judges Sharing Gov. DeWine's Announcement that Probation Officers are Included in the COVID-19 Phase 1C Distribution Group (3/2/21)
Addendum to Director's Third Amended Order that Reopens Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facilities, and Services to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions (2/19/21)
Media Statement from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, on Extending the Eviction Moratorium (2/3/21)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health and Human Services Extension of the Moratorium on Residential Evictions Until March 31, 2021 (2/3/21)
Letter to Ohio Judges Regarding Tolling of Case Time Standards and Waiver of Physical Presence for GAL Education (12/17/20)
In re Tolling of Case-Time Standards under Sup.R. 39 (12/16/20)
In re Waiver of Physical Presence Requirements for Guardian-Ad-Litem Education Courses and Encouraging Remote Participation in Judicial College Education Courses (12/16/20)
COVID-19 and the Courts 2020: Follow-Up Interviews Addendum to the Full Report (12/11/20)
COVID-19 and the Courts 2020: A Survey of Ohio Judges, Court Administrators, and Attorneys (12/11/20)
Letter from Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor to Gov. Mike DeWine Urging State Court Judges and Court Staff Inclusion in Phase 1 COVID Vaccine Distribution (12/10/20)
Communication from Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor to Ohio Judges Regarding COVID Guidance (12/10/20)
Communication from Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor to Ohio Judges Regarding COVID-19 Resources for Local Courts (12/2/20)
Court System COVID-19 Playbook (11/24/20)
In re Administration of Remote February 23 and 24, 2021 Ohio Bar Examination and Courtesy Seating (11/19/20)
In re Temporary Waiver of the Self-Study Cap for Judges, Magistrates, and Attorneys in the 2020/2021 Continuing-Legal Education ("ClE") Compliance Period (10/16/20)
In re Temporary Waiver of Gov.Bar R. X(6)(A) and Appendix I, Reg. 406(A) to Allow Attorneys to Recieve Continuing-Legal Education ("CLE") Credit for Undergoing Training and Serving as Precinct Election Officials Related to General Election Day 2020 (Tuesday, Nov. 3) (8/5/20)
HHS/CDC Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (11/3/20)
Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings (9/10/20)
Strategies for Addressing a Backlog of Hearings Tips for Ohio Courts (8/27/20)
In re Use of Technology and Remote Administration of Oaths and Affirmations (7/31/20)
In re Postponement of In-Person September 9-10, 2020 Ohio Bar Examination and Administration of Remote October 5-6, 2020 Bar Examination; Deadlines; Practice Pending Admission (7/22/20)
In re Temporary Waiver of Gov.Bar R. X(6)(A) and Appendix I, Reg. 406(A) to Allow Attorneys to Receive Continuing-Legal-Education ("CLE") Credit for Undergoing Training and Serving as Precinct Election Officials Related to General Election Day 2020 (Tuesday, Nov. 3) (7/22/20)
In re Notary Requirements for Domestic-Relations, Juvenile, General, and Probate Forms (6/8/20)
In re Remote Administration of Oaths and Affirmations (6/3/20)
Evictions Report & Recommendations (7/21/20)
How to Conduct a Remote Hearing Webinar (7/9/20)
Foreclosure & Civil Justice Report and Recommendations (6/19/20)
Parenting Time During COVID-19: Strategically Using In-Person and Virtual Visits Webinar (6/11/20)
Temporary Notarization Forms (6/8/20)
Continuing Operations in Ohio Courts Under Stay at Home Order COVID-19 Declaration of State of Emergency Sample Notice (6/3/20)
In re Waiver of the Self-Study Cap for Judges, Magistrates, and Attorneys in the 2019/2020 Compliance Period, and Waiver of Application Fees for COVID-19 Related Continuing Legal Education Programs (5/21/20)
Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: Press Release Regarding Petit Jury Trial Location, Grand Jury Trial Location, Common Pleas, and Family Court Hearing Locations (5/12/20)
Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, General Division: COVID-19 Jusry Trial Protocol (5/11/20)
Standards and Practices Essential to the Resumption of Jury Trials in Ohio (Ohio Jury Trial Advisory Group) (5/19/20)
Order Nunc Pro Tunc: In re Tolling of Time Requirements Imposed by Rules Promulgated by the Supreme Court and Use of Technology (5/15/20)
Practice Pending Admission During the Admissions Process FAQ (5/14/20)
In re July 2020 Bar Examination and Expansion of Practice Pending Admission during the Admission to the Practice of Law Process (5/14/20)
Responsible RestartOhio Court Access (5/8/20)
Courts and Coronavirus Webinar Series (5/1/20)
How-to Guide for Selecting Technology for Virtual Court (5/1/20)
Navigating Dependency Cases During the COVID-19 Crisis Webinar (5/1/20)
Local Court Administrative Orders, Press Releases, and COOP Plans (4/30/20)
FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program (4/30/30)
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) (4/30/20)
Security and Safety Tips Online Hearings, Mediation, and Other Court Events (4/27/20)
Online Mediation Practical Guidance for Mediators and Courts (4/27/20)
Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians about the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/23/20)
Tolling Legislation and Court Orders/Updated Frequently Asked Questions (4/20/20)
In re Application of the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio (4/14/20)
Memorandum Regarding COVID-19 and Indigent Defense Reimbursement (4/14/20)
Conducting Effective Remote Hearings in Child Welfare Cases (4/8/20)
COVID-19 Checklist for Criminal Justice Partners (4/8/20)
Response to COVID-19 by Criminal Justice Systems (4/8/20)
Assessing Impact of Tolling Legislation and Supreme Court Order upon Specific Time Requirements (4/2/20)
Low or No Cost Technology Options for Virtual Participation and Contact (3/31/20)
Letter to Child Welfare, Legal, and Judicial Leaders (3/31/20)
SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources (3/31/20)
Procurement Resources for Courts (3/27/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Guidance to Mayor's Courts COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (3/30/20)
Tolling Order/Frequently Asked Questions (3/27/20)
In re Tolling of Time Requirements Imposed by Rules Promulgated by the Supreme Court and Use of Technology (3/27/20)
Probate Courts: Considerations for Implementing Technological Alternatives (3/27/20)
ODJFS Memorandum Regarding Limited Placement Alternatives (3/27/20)
Juvenile Courts: Considerations for Implementing Technological Alternatives (3/27/20)
Domestic Relations Courts: Considerations for Implementing Technological Alternatives (3/27/20)
ODJFS Office of Families & Children COVID-19 Resources (3/27/20)
Coronavirus & the Courts: Survivors of Domestic Violence (3/26/20)
Division of Parole and Community Services COVID-19 Plan (3/25/20)
ODRC Director's Order 20-01 (3/25/20)
CLE Late Complance Extension Notice (3/25/20)
Instructions for Sponsors Emailing CLE Applications (3/24/20)
Notice Permitting Electronic Submission of Applications for CLE Accreditation (3/24/20)
Notice to Attorneys Regarding Self-Study Programs (3/17/20)
Recommendations for Courts and Attorneys who Work with Families Experiencing Domestic Violence (3/24/20)
Bright Heart Health Treatment Court Telehealth Care Services (3/24/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Specialized Docket Teleservices, Sober Supports/Mutual Support Meetings, Reference Sites (3/24/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Specialized Docket Certification Standards - COVID Guidance (3/20/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Ideas and Considerations for Specialized Docket Responses to COVID-19 (3/20/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Guidance to Local Courts COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (3/20/20)
Ohio Attorney General Opinion 2020-002 - Jury Trial Suspension (3/19/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Roster Interpreter Availability to Local Courts (3/18/20)
NCSC Pandemic Response Daily Update (3/18/20)
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision State Restrictions Related to COVID-19 (3/18/20)
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision Administrative Policy Emergency Guidelines (3/18/20)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (3/18/20)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Ohio's Schools adn Districts (3/18/20)
Message to Child Welfare Leaders from Dr. Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner, Children's Bureau (3/18/20)
The National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) Child Welfare Resources (3/18/20)
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (3/17/20)
COVID-19 Home Visiting Screening Flowchart (3/17/20)
Practice Considerations During COVID-19 (3/17/20)
COVID-19 and Opioid Treatment (3/17/20)
Ohio Judicial Conference COVID-19 Emergency Planning (3/17/20)
Letter to All Ohio Judges from Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor (3/14/20)
FAQ on Coronavirus (3/13/20)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (3/13/20)
Protecting Your Community (3/13/20)
Guidance to Employers/Businesses (3/13/20)
COVID-19 Information and Updates (3/13/20)
FEMA: Continuity of Operations Plan Template (3/13/20)
NCSC: COOP Planning Guide (3/13/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio COOP Template (3/13/20)
Ohio Rules of Superintendence (3/13/20)
Sample Teleworking Agreement (3/13/20)
Sample COVID-19 Emergency Order (3/13/20)
NCSC: Preparing for a Pandemic - An Emergency Response Benchbook & Operational Guide for State Court Judges and Administrators (3/13/20)
NCSC: How to Prepare for a Public Health Emergency (3/13/20)
Public Health Preparedness Bench Book (3/13/20)
Ohio Judicial Guide to Public Health (3/13/20)
Supreme Court of Ohio Critical Event Preparation and Response for Local Courts (3/13/20)
