Local Rule Rule 83.10: Assignment of Pro Bono Counsel
N.D. Ohio — Civil rule
Rule 83.10 Assignment of Pro Bono Counsel At the discretion of the judicial officer, counsel may be assigned to represent a pro se litigant in a civil case pursuant to the Court's Pro Bono Civil Case Protocol. (See Appendix J.) Assignment of counsel is not a right of a pro se litigant but may be utilized in those limited cases where the judicial officer believes such an assignment is warranted. Pursuant to the Protocol, a judicial officer may instruct the Clerk's Office to select counsel with experience in the subject matter of the case from the list of attorneys who have volunteered to provide Pro Bono services. The Court will reimburse assigned counsel, pursuant to the Pro Bono Civil Case Protocol, for certain expenses incurred in providing representation.
Last Revised 8/28/24. See Historical Notes for full Revision History.