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Ohio Court Rules (2026)

We publish six Ohio rule sets totaling 314 rules. Ohio court rules are promulgated by the Ohio Supreme Court and govern practice in all Ohio courts. Coverage includes civil and criminal procedure, evidence, appellate and juvenile procedure, and traffic rules, each with Staff Notes explaining amendments. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules.

Ohio Civ. R. 90 rules

Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure

The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure govern civil cases in Ohio courts. They cover how lawsuits are filed, how parties exchange information before trial, and how trials and judgments are handled.

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Ohio Crim. R. 59 rules

Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure

The Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure govern criminal cases in Ohio courts. They cover arrest, indictment, arraignment, discovery, trial, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings.

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Ohio Evid. R. 62 rules

Ohio Rules of Evidence

The Ohio Rules of Evidence govern what information may be presented at trial in Ohio courts. They establish standards for the admissibility of testimony, documents, and other evidence.

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Ohio R. App. P. 35 rules

Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure

The Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure govern appeals in Ohio courts of appeals. They cover how to file an appeal, prepare briefs, and present oral arguments.

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Ohio Juv. R. 44 rules

Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure

The Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure govern proceedings in Ohio juvenile courts. They cover custody, delinquency, abuse and neglect, and other matters involving children and families.

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Ohio Traffic R. 24 rules

Ohio Traffic Rules

The Ohio Traffic Rules govern traffic cases in Ohio courts. They cover how traffic citations are filed, arraignment, pleas, and the operation of traffic violations bureaus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio courts and proceedings do these rules cover?
The six rule sets on this page cover a wide range of Ohio proceedings, including civil lawsuits, criminal cases, appeals, juvenile matters, and traffic violations. The Ohio Rules of Evidence apply across many of these proceedings, while each other rule set governs a specific type of case or court level within the Ohio state court system.
How are Ohio's 314 rules organized on this site?
The rules are grouped into their six official sets: Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Appellate Procedure, Juvenile Procedure, and Traffic Rules. Within each set, you can browse rules by number and title, making it straightforward to jump to the specific rule you need without reading through the entire collection.
What information is included for each Ohio rule?
Each rule page includes the full official text along with a plain-English summary that explains what the rule actually means in practice. Many rules also include cross-references to related rules within the same or different Ohio rule sets, so you can follow the connections between rules that work together.
How current are the Ohio rules on this site?
The Ohio Supreme Court has authority to amend these rules, and updates typically take effect on July 1 of a given year following a public comment period. This site is reviewed and updated to reflect amendments as they are adopted, and each rule set displays the date it was last updated so you can see how current the version is.