Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure – 2026

Rule 1 Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions Rule 2 Definitions Rule 3 Complaint Rule 4 Warrant or Summons; Arrest Rule 4.1 Optional Procedure in Minor Misdemeanor Cases Rule 5 Initial Appearance, Preliminary Hearing Rule 6 The Grand Jury Rule 7 The Indictment and the Information Rule 8 Joinder of Offenses and Defendants Rule 9 Warrant or Summons Upon Indictment or Information Rule 10 Arraignment Rule 11 Pleas, Rights Upon Plea Rule 12 Pleadings and Motions Before Trial: Defenses and Objections Rule 12.1 Notice of Alibi Rule 12.2 Notice of Self-Defense Rule 13 Trial Together of Indictments or Informations or Complaints Rule 14 Relief From Prejudicial Joinder Rule 15 Deposition Rule 16 Discovery and Inspection Rule 17 Subpoena Rule 17.1 Pretrial Conference Rule 18 Venue and Change of Venue Rule 19 Magistrates Rule 21 Transfer From Common Pleas Court for Trial Rule 22 Recording of Proceedings Rule 23 Trial by Jury or by the Court Rule 24 Trial Jurors Rule 25 Disability of a Judge Rule 26 Substitution of Photographs for Physical Evidence Rule 27 Proof of Official Record; Judicial Notice: Determination of Foreign Law Rule 29 Motion for Acquittal Rule 30 Instructions Rule 31 Verdict Rule 32 Sentence Rule 32.1 Withdrawal of Guilty Plea Rule 32.2 Presentence Investigation Rule 32.3 Revocation of Probation Rule 33 New Trial Rule 34 Arrest of Judgment Rule 35 Post-Conviction Petition Rule 36 Clerical Mistakes Rule 40 Taking Testimony Rule 41 Search and Seizure Rule 42 Capital Cases and Post-Conviction Review of Capital Cases Rule 43 Presence of the Defendant Rule 44 Assignment of Counsel Rule 45 Time Rule 47 Motions Rule 48 Dismissal Rule 49 Service and Filing of Papers Rule 50 Calendars Rule 51 Exceptions Unnecessary Rule 52 Harmless Error and Plain Error Rule 54 Amendment of Incorporated Civil Rules Rule 55 Records Rule 57 Rule of Court; Procedure Not Otherwise Specified Rule 58 Forms Rule 59 Effective Date Rule 60 Title